Being a mother must have “slash thinking” and find the value of life in side jobs

The slash comes from the English "Slash". This concept comes from the American "New York Times" columnist Marcy Elbor. More and more young people are no longer satisfied with the "one-career" lifestyle, but choose multiple careers. They use the symbol "/" to divide their different professional identities, such as "accountant/marathon runner/food and nutrition expert, etc." The slash "/" is the boundary between multiple professions, and "slash" has become synonymous with these people.

The development of the Internet has promoted the sharing economy and provided unlimited possibilities for the development of the "slash" career. Luo Zijun in the hit drama "The First Half of My Life", The eight-year career of a "full-time housewife" is embarrassing, but I feel that nowadays, even if you are a full-time mother, there are few people around you who are in a state of "full-time unemployment" like Luo Zijun. In addition to the main business of "full-time mother", the stay-at-home mothers I meet or meet online often have side businesses, such as: acting as a micro-business agent, selling cakes when they have time, and opening a parenting public account. , help people retouch pictures, help people take photos, etc. At this time, slash's identity is actually an online store operator/private baker/freelance writer/amateur photographer.

Damn, women, you already have the main job of "motherhood". Regardless of whether you have a job or not, there is an extra slash in it, and the most important thing is that behind this slash is your own life position. and social role. Don't underestimate yourself. Even if you repost and sell a facial mask, it will be the beginning of your "slash career" and it will also represent your determination to achieve financial independence.

What exactly do you want? How to be a "slash youth"? The book "Slash Entrepreneur" builds your "slash thinking" around three core issues, and "slash thinking" may open up your mind. The same life path.

One of the features of "Slash Entrepreneur" is that it is like a key that can help you form a side business idea. The author not only tells the secrets of his success, but also interviews several people. Ten slash entrepreneurs summarize the keys to their success.

Many side entrepreneurs interviewed in the book said that their side business ideas originated from a small inspiration in their hearts, and they firmly believed that this inspiration would eventually lead to success. Can be their financial safety net. And some side hustles can give people the opportunity to pursue a childhood hobby or rediscover a long-disused skill, while also allowing people to use their talents to meet their current financial needs. Copywriters, illustrators, video editors, fitness coaches, etc., develop in areas that you are more interested in and good at.

The book says: "What can best inspire your entrepreneurial inspiration. , but also your daily work. Most side hustlers I interviewed used some variation or offshoot of their full-time job to grow their side hustle. Maybe there will be a lot of pressure in the process of balancing her main job and side job, but she feels it is worth it because she gets spiritual satisfaction from helping other teachers improve their work efficiency. ”

What he said is very true, and it reminds me of many people:

For example, Haruki Murakami still insisted on running a small bar long after he became a novelist. , on the one hand, he is the "eldest brother raising the younger brother" in his main business, and on the other hand, the various encounters in the bar can become the material of his novels in the future and inspire him.

For example, my beloved teacher Cai Yingqing. , although she said "my job is to be a mother", I think because she runs the main business of "mothering" and wants to provide delicious food to her family, it will inevitably bring improvements to the dishes in her restaurant, and in turn stimulate her passion. Love shines in the writing and is read by you and me.

Another example is my next door neighbor Mian Ma. When I read the book "Slash Entrepreneur", I couldn't help but sigh. I sent her a WeChat message and said, "You are a model of a new era mother who has a successful side job." The side jobs I listed for her include "Internet celebrity/event planner/amateur photographer/child model agent." These slashes did not come for nothing. Before having the baby, she was the "backbone" of our largest local wedding company. She did 80% of the wedding planning by herself. In addition to developing the powerful ability of "one person to control the scene", she also By the way, she acquired related skills such as photography, photo editing, and matching. She is not lonely even though she works full-time, because of the value that slash brings to her.

The second feature of "Slash Entrepreneur" is like a. The compass can help you revise your side business planning. The book comes with a side business business manual that anyone can easily use. The author believes that through the questions she designed, everyone can find a side business that suits them.

To redefine "financial independence", the book says: "Financial independence does not mean earning $1 million a year or being able to retire at the age of 35. Rather, it means that a single boss, a single employer, or a single salary is not your only source of income each month, and that you always have at least an extra income, regardless of the impact of economic fluctuations or the employer's bottom line. . ”

To redefine your life. Slash entrepreneurs also need career planning, or slash identity, which can awaken many people’s dreams and find their own value.

For mothers, the main job may be the financial bottom line protection of the side job, and the main job may also be a temporary parenting responsibility, but the side job is definitely your personal choice and personal reservation. Slash identity can help you experience life satisfaction and personal accomplishment outside of full-time work, and build your own career blueprint.

The third feature of "Slash Entrepreneur" is like a reminder, accurately refining the 12 principles of time management.

Li Xiaolai repeatedly emphasized in the book "Treat Time as a Friend": Time cannot be managed, and everything depends on accumulation. I think it is consistent with the experience of the successful "slash entrepreneurs" in the book.

Excellent "slash entrepreneurs", in addition to ensuring that the side business does not conflict with the formal work, must also ensure that the side business does not violate normal life arrangements. Since "time management" is a false proposition, the real root cause lies in "people" themselves. Life does not take a road in vain, and life does not take turns in vain. Find a way through accumulation, and use self-discipline to achieve freedom.

The 12 principles of time management mentioned in the book include: getting up early, using horizontal time, accepting imperfections, prioritizing work, dedicating yourself to work with loved ones, incorporating rest into daily habits, and focusing on experiences. Management rather than time management, watch less TV and other time-consuming activities, have a planned life, learn to say no, unify household management, write down every creative idea, etc.

The book also says that if you want to squeeze in more time each week, you can get twice the result with half the effort by cutting out time-consuming activities, getting up earlier or going to bed later, or simply paying more attention to efficiency.

I think the above-mentioned "slash thinking", even if it is not used in the development of "slash business", but used in any other aspect, is quite beneficial. And with "slash thinking", you can find more opportunities to shine in your daily life.