If you are an introvert, it can be tough to find a side hustle that suits your personality. Luckily for you, there are tons of great ideas out there!
In this post we have compiled a list of the best side hustles for introverts – these will keep you from feeling overwhelmed.
Become a freelance writer
Freelance writing is perfect for introverts as an individual can work from home and has a flexible schedule.
You really don’t have to communicate with many people except for typing on a computer. Which even as an introvert isn’t so hard.
Start Your Own Blog
Starting your own blog can be a great side hustle for introverts. Bloggers are usually working from home and have flexible schedules as well.
Plus, you don’t need to talk to people much in order to run a successful blog which is perfect for the introvert who prefers not engaging with others often.
You can also pair this with being a freelance writer if you plan your schedule correctly.
You can then make money from your own content as well as other people paying you for their content to be written.
Flip Stuff on Ebay
You can start your own side hustle flipping stuff on ebay. You’ll need to have a keen eye for what sells and be willing to spend time researching the best deals.
This side hustle is perfect if you want something that will make money from home but only takes an hour or two every day since it’s mostly about listing items as well as occasionally buying things at garage sales, estate sales, library book stores etc., then selling them online.
The key with this one is patience and persistence because sometimes people buy high priced items like electronics which don’t sell easily but in general prices tend not to fluctuate too much so you just need to find quality product bargains when they come around often enough before someone else does!
Become a proof reader
Becoming a proof reader is perfect for introverts since this is mostly a home-based gig, can be done in your spare time and doesn’t require you to speak with anyone.
All you need is some knowledge of grammar and spelling as well as the ability to read quickly–there’s no way around that one!
The key here is finding reputable clients who want their work proofread before they publish it so make sure you do your research on what sells best such as books on Amazon or websites like UpWork which let people post tasks they’re looking for someone to complete (e.g. “I’m hiring someone to ghostwrite my book” or “I’m looking for an editor”).
Become an Uber Eats or Doordash driver
Becomng an Uber Eats or DoorDash driver is perfect because you rarely have to say anything at all to customers.
All you need are your personal documents, such as your license and registration; and the company’s app downloaded onto your smartphone.
Then you just have to do some market research on your area to see the best times to work and get started.
Affiliate Marketing
Yes this is a very broad side hustle and theres many ways you can do it, but it’s one that can lead to a lot of success for introverts.
Some people have done this by becoming an Amazon affiliate but there are plenty other things you could do too, such as blog posts or videos on YouTube about the topic and then linking them back to your site with all of the products available–which they would get a commission.
Deliver with Instacart
Instacart is a service that allows people to use their car or bike to deliver groceries and other items for customers in an area.
This is perfect for introverts because all you have to do is leave the groceries at the front steps, usually without having to talk to the customer you are delivering for. Unless they come out to give you a tip (which is a plus)
You need are your personal documents, such as your license and registration; and the company’s app downloaded onto your smartphone.
Start a Youtube Channel
I know this may not sound like a great side hustle for introverts but, if you give enough value you can start a channel without showing your face.
An example of making videos without showing your face would be to make a cooking instruction video for your favorite secret recipe.
You can also talk about your investment portfolios, your blog growth or any other topic that may be interesting to you that you don’t need to show your face for.
Start a Vending Machine Business
This may sound daunting or complicated but it is a great side hustle for introverts.
Start by finding a location, shopping around for a used vending machine and getting it to your desired location.
Other than going and filling up the machines and collecting the money, there is not much that needs to be done with a vending machine business.
Sometimes you may need to get the machines serviced but this can be done without having contact with other people and it should take less than an hour in most cases.
Flipping Couches using Craigslist
Another great idea for a side hustle for introverts is to flip couches.
Not only does this require very little time, it can also be done from the comfort of your home.
To get started find local ads on Craigslist and then spend some time researching what’s worth spending money on and how much those items are typically selling for in your area. A good place to start is the free section.
Once you’ve found something that looks promising, go ahead and make contact with the person selling the furniture by email or phone- never show up unannounced!
If they agree to sell their couch to you, meet them at their location when it would work best for them so that you don’t have to deal with any other people while conducting business.
After you pick up the couch, take it home, clean it and make any improvements you can to the couch to make it better to sell for a profit.
To sell the couch, list it on Craigslist or another classifieds site and then meet up with interested buyers at a public location so that you don’t have to deal with anyone in your own personal space.
Some people flip free couches into hundreds of dollars, this side hustle is definitely worth it.
Dog Walking
Dog walking is a great side hustle for introverts because there are very few interactions with strangers involved as long as they stick to one route. Dogs also love socializing so it might be easier than you think!
Before starting this side hustle, make sure that all of your legal requirements have been met and get insurance before choosing where to start your dog walking business.
This way if anything happens while you’re out with a client’s pup, like injury or theft, then you’ll know that everything will be taken care of financially and legally by having good coverage beforehand.
House Sitting
House sitting is awesome for introverts as well.
Before starting this side hustle, make sure that all of your legal requirements have been met and get insurance before choosing where to start your house-sitting business.
This way if anything happens while you’re out with a client’s home, like injury or theft, then you’ll know that everything will be taken care of financially and legally by having good coverage beforehand.
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