I sit with people while they complete their to-do lists. It's been a surprising way to turn patience into a side hustle.
I watch my "client" complete tasks on her to-do list and help boost her productivity by body doubling. She pays me in complimentary hair services.
Simone Paget discovered that body doubling is a promising side hustle when she offered to watch her hairdresser complete tasks as a "body double." The arrangement was beneficial for both of them, and it inspired Paget to turn body doubling into a bigger side hustle. Body doubling involves doing tasks in the presence of another person to help stay focused, motivated, and on track.
This practice is particularly helpful for those with ADHD, but Paget, a Virgo, can also benefit from it. Paget and her hairdresser have been working together since February 2022, with Paget sitting with her while she tackles tasks she has been avoiding. Paget has been helping her hairdresser with various tasks, including folding laundry, opening mail, and organizing her email inbox.
In exchange, her hairdresser gives Paget a discount on haircuts and complimentary professional color services. This arrangement has helped both of them, and Paget hopes to turn it into a more traditional side hustle.
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