3 Reasons Not to Turn Your Hobby Into a Side-Hustle

When did having a hobby require turning fun into an enterprise? In the world of Etsy, eBay, and Amazon, no activity has value unless its product has a price. It sets a high standard and a heavy burden. That burden invites overwhelm and stress that shouldn’t be there. A hobby traditionally is supposed to be all about fun not significant financial gain. Here are three reasons not to turn your hobby into a side hustle. 1. The disappointment of duty Whatever your hobby is, above all it is a pastime that you enjoy and can return to. You can do it when you want and how you want after the what (hobby choice) and the why (just because it is fun for you) are taken care of. It suits you and brings you joy and that is enough. There might be some effort, but it’s negligible and you choose to do it willingly. From preparation to starting, through centering action and final clean up, this is how you choose to spend your free time.  Be it baking, video games, art, crafting, dance, photography, fitness, knitting, reading, writing, gardening, travel, or making music: it’s for you. It’s a way to express...