It is
not a news COVID -19 is fast spreading across the globe, and most governments
have lockdown economic activities to curtail the spread, asking people to stay
at home. The bitter truth is that some people will lose their jobs due to the
economic downturn which is the resultant effect it will have on the economy
globally.
However, I know that you have been already
striking boredom. In such a situation you must be spending your time in front
of the TV or laptops and binge eating. This not only increases the risk of
obesity but may also lead to several other health risks. Nevertheless, you can
still enjoy these days by doing some fun activities to boost your creative mind
and invest in your skills.
Just
take a pause and think about what all you can do to change yourself within
these days of lockdown instead of overthinking. Here we have curated some fun
activities that you can do to enjoy without striking the boredom.
Read: 3 SURE WAYS TO MAKE MONEY IN NIGERIA WITHOUT A JOB.
Polish your cooking
skills
Love cooking? This can be
a pleasing opportunity to brighten your skills and treat yourself and your
family with some out-of-the-box dishes. There are a whole lot of videos and
blogs on the internet where you can learn new ideas.
There are a ton of amazing
cooking-at-home careers available to you that allow you to put your cooking
skills to good use. If you have experience in the culinary industry, or if you
consider yourself a foodie, there are plenty of options out there that allow
you to earn money while sharing your love of food with others.
If you love food and
cooking, check out these flexible work-at-home career options.
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1.
Teach Cooking Classes
Teach cooking classes
through the Healthy Hands Cooking instructor program.
2. Try
Direct Sales
There are several
home-based direct-sales business opportunities for food lovers.
3. Sell
Cooking Classes Online
If you’re comfortable in
front of the camera and enjoy doing cooking demos, why not create your cooking
classes to sell online? Video tutorials are popular because they help you
connect with your audience and people nowadays are all about video.
4.
On-Demand Cooking Sites
On-demand cooking sites
allow you to share your love of cooking and food experiences with others. Use
sites like BonAppetour to take guests around the world,
exploring culinary delights and sharing your travel experiences. Users earn up
to $1,000 per experience they share with their audience.
5. Earn
Money as a Recipe Writer
Food and recipe writing
is an art form. Recipe writers must capture all the steps, ingredients, and
details of a dish, so readers can replicate the meal successfully. Believe it
or not, many cookbook authors employ recipe writers to explain and detail the
important steps in recreating dishes.
6. Become
a Food Blogger
Passionate food writers
can also earn money by creating a food blog. The market for food and recipe
blogs are vast and if there’s a niche, food style or area you’re experienced
with, your writing is in high demand.
7.
Become a Personal Chef
If cooking is your
passion and you love feeding others, find lucrative work as a personal
chef.
Explore your
hobbies
Amidst the busy
schedule, you must have forgotten your hobbies. Isn’t it? This is the perfect
time to explore yourself. Get your ready and start enjoying your hobbies
including dancing, painting, learning music, instruments and many more.
Do some
physical activities
What if you get an
opportunity to do some gym sessions inside your homes? Many tend to bring
several gym equipments but never got time to put their hands on. This is the
right time; you can switch over them. Push yourself and explore some yoga
sessions and other exercises.
In the contemporary
workplace, digital skills are highly treasured; in the future, digital skills
will be indispensable.
The digital age is expanding
into all areas of our lives, and it is not just those who work in IT that will
need to be alert of this change. Being a person with digital skills, in the
current economic climate, has never been more lucrative.
Moreover, attaining these
digital skills has never been easier. School coding clubs and professional training
companies are happy to fill the gap left by the public sector in terms of
digital skills, but there are also ways in which a person can develop their
digital skills individually. There are programs and services you can use to
make sure that you make the most out of your computer. Having a computer
desktop that you can navigate quickly and efficiently is fast becoming more
important than having a tidy desk. Use this period of stay at home and enhance
your competence, which can give fresh opportunities.
Conclusion
There are many ways to
earn money, the first thing is to have the required skills. If you’re looking
for stay-at-home career options, don’t give up on your culinary dreams. There
are plenty of home-based opportunities out there for you to take advantage of.
I'm Kingsmond Ehimare, a business psychologist and a career consultant. Always here to help you achieve your life goal(s).
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