How to Make Money When Bored (25 Easy Ways & Tips)

You can really make money when bored. Seriously!

This article reveals up to 25 really easy ways to earn money even while bored and some tips to help you!

 

Importance

Being bored can be a good thing because it can drive you to do a number of different things to occupy your time and help the day to go by faster.

For example, when bored you could always clean your clothes closet, try a new recipe, binge watch a television series that you need to catch up on, see how high you can build a house of cards, and so forth.

An even better use of your time when you’re bored is an opportunity to make money.

For example, rather than binge watching a TV series you could watch videos or movies and get paid in the process.

Or, you could clean your closets and with the items that you don’t want earn money off of those clothes or other objects.

Consequently, a good way to relieve your boredom and earn money at the same time is to involve yourself in some of those items that will pay you for your time that you would have other wise spent in trying to relieve your boredom.

 

25 Easy Ways & Tips to Help You Make Money When Bored

 

1. Blog

A way that you can utilize your time and get paid in the process is to put your writing skills to work and create a blog.

Your blog subject matter could be about anything that you enjoy and that you have some sort of knowledge or associated authority with.

You can create a blog site by using a hosting platform such as Bluehost.com.

The idea of blogging is to find a subject that resonates with individuals, advertise your blog, get them to follow you, and monetarily they may support you and your efforts as well as utilizing affiliate marketing within your site.

 

2. Write eBooks

Another way to utilize your writing skills is to write an e-book.

You could write about any subject that you have knowledge about, write a creative story, share your own story that may be inspirational to others, etc.

You can publish the book and list on Kindle and be able to sell the book and earn income.

A site where you can learn more about creating an e-book can be found at https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/.

 

3. Upwork

There are a number of freelance websites in which you can register and once accomplished you can begin looking for employment opportunities that match your skills and talents.

Some of the freelance opportunities could include:

• Writing
• Grant writing
• Graphic design
• Virtual assistant
• Data entry
• Etc.

The only cost is that you have to purchase connects and the connects are utilized to make a bid on an open position.

You can access Upwork here.

 

4. Teach Online

Another way that you can utilize your time effectively and earn money is if you have a skill and certification that allows you to teach.

A site that you can register on with the proper credentialing can include www.join.skillshare.com/.

 

5. Online Surveys

There are a number of online websites that you can register with and once accepted you can begin to take advantage of online surveys that invite you to participate and pay you for your time.

One such site is Surveyjunkie.com.

It is important to note that in order to be involved in the survey you would have to match the certain demographics that they are looking for.

Also, once you register many of these sites offer a bonus for just signing up for the website.

 

6. Transcriptionist

If you are a good typist, a great opportunity that can be provided to you is by using your typing skills to transcribe audio and video files.

There are a variety of websites that you can investigate with one of those sites being www.transcribeme.com.

Typically payment is made either by the number of words that you type or on an hourly basis or at a flat rate.

 

7. Proofreader

If you are well versed in grammar and able to catch spelling mistakes, point out sentence structure that could be improved, etc. you could be a proofreader.

A proofreader is an individual that takes a narrative that has been written and polishes that document so that the reading of the writing does not detract based on grammatical mistakes or misspellings.

A particular freelance website in which you might be able to find a position of proofreader can be found at www.freelancer.com.

 

8. Play Games

If you were bored, you most likely played a few video games on your smart phone.

You can still do this and get paid in the process by accessing certain websites that will pay you to play a game to test it out and look for any errors, glitches, etc.

A website that you can go to register and possibly play a game can be found at Inboxdollars.com.

 

9. Watch Movies

Believe it or not there are some sites that will pay you to watch movies.

One of those sites is Swagbucks.com.

You access the site, register, and then look for an opportunity to watch a movie and get paid in the process.

With Swagbucks you receive a bonus for registering and then have the opportunity to watch movie trailers and other videos when assigned the task.

 

10. Freelance Writer

Another great way to utilize your writing skills is by becoming a freelance writer.

There are many opportunities for a writer to engage in that utilize their writing skills.

Some of those opportunities for a writer could include:

• Being a technical writer
• Grant writer
• Writing reviews
• Taking on different writing assignments
• Being a creative writer
• And so forth

A website that you can look for writing opportunities can be found at www.iwriter.com.

 

11. Clean Your Room

Another way that you can get paid for your free time is to clean your room.

You can go into your bedroom or that area that collects all of those items that you don’t know what to do with and begin to sort out what you wish to keep and what you wish to get rid of.

Once you have a set amount in your “what you wish to get rid of” pile you can begin to take pictures of these items and post them on eBay and sell them.

To be involved with eBay simply requires that you register on the site and then begin describing the items that you have and wait for customers to come across those items and either pay your amount asked for or bid on the items.

A big selling item on eBay is books.

 

12. Budget

A good way to make money when you’re bored is to pull out your budget and take the opportunity, with your time, to look at your budget and specifically at the expense side.

You can look at all of the line items and review what you are expending and if there are certain areas in which you can cut back this would be a great use of your time and save money in the process.

 

13. Data Entry

Data entry requires that the individual take the data that is given to them and inputted into a format chosen by the employer.

The format could be a spreadsheet, database, etc.

To be a data entry individual requires concentration, good typing skills, and attention to detail.

Data entry positions can be found by going to a website such as www.indeed.com or looking at a freelance website such as www.upwork.com.

 

14. Search Engine Evaluator

There are a number of search engines that individuals use when browsing the Internet.

Some of those search engines could include:

• Yahoo
• Bing
• DuckDuckGo
• Google

The role of a search engine evaluator is to use a search engine, performing number of searches, and provide feedback on a form that is provide by the company that hires you.

The reason why individuals are hired to be search engine evaluators is to indicate to the company through their report what has occurred and the company in turn will make adjustments and adjust their various algorithms in order to improve the search engine experience.

If interested in this type of job one may be advertised on www.appen.com.

 

15. Photography

A great way to make money when bored is to get up off the couch or easy chair, utilize your smart phone or good to excellent camera, and start taking pictures.

The pictures that you take can be of individuals, landscape, well-known landmarks, wildlife, etc.

You can try to sell your photographs at www.shutterstock.com or other sites that sell photos needed by individuals.

 

16. Graphic Design

Although a graphic designer may sound like an intense profession, it is a good way to earn money and utilize various tools that can enhance any inherent artistic or imaginative qualities that you have.

A good website in which you can find to learn graphic design and to make your products can be found at www.canva.com.

Once the designs have been created and you can start selling them on a website such as www.etsy.com.

This site will set you up in a virtual online store and customers can purchase your graphic design and affix them, through Etsy, onto various products such as coffee cups, purses, belts, keychains, etc.

 

17. Uber

Driving for Uber, utilizing your own vehicle, is a great way to make money when you’re bored.

The beauty of driving for Uber is that you can set your own schedule as you will be self-employed.

To be a driver requires that you submit some paperwork which includes:

• Copy of your vehicle’s registration
• Vehicle insurance

To be a new driver also requires that the company pull your driver’s record as well as do a background check on you.

 

18. Instacart

Another site and service that you can drive for is Instacart.

Instacart is a food delivery service in which the individual utilizes their own vehicle, takes on a job for an individual needing groceries, shops for that individual, and then transports the groceries to the individual at their home or place of business.

This too is a self employment position and therefore when you are bored you can go on the “clock” and shop for individuals.

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19. Captions

There are many video presentations that are available for people to watch and listen to.

Unfortunately, there are individuals who are hearing impaired and are not able to enjoy what is being said that accompanies the video.

This is where you, as a good typist and being bored can type out the words being said into captions by listening to what is being said.

A site where you can find caption work can be found at www.rev.com.

 

20. Voice Over

With time on your hands, you can utilize your voice as there are websites and representative companies that are looking for voice talent.

Through these sites the hiring company may be looking for an individual that has a particular sound to their voice, one that may be soothing, a certain pitch, certain accent, dialect, and so forth.

By going to www.voices.com you can register, make sample recordings, and then wait for opportunities that might be afforded you in using your talented voice.

 

21. You Tube

Another way that you can make money when you are bored is to video and audio record YouTube presentations by creating your own platform.

The platform that you create can pertain to a number of subjects, areas you have knowledge about or have an idea that might resonate with potential followers who will view your channel.

Money can be made by creating YouTube videos through sponsorships, affiliate advertising, selling merchandise, and support from your followers.

 

22. Decluttr

During one of your moments of being bored you can go to that specific drawer in the home or area where you have placed all of the tech devices that you are no longer using.

You can possibly turn these items in to www.decluttr.com for cash.

The process works by going to the website and use their search engine to locate a device that you have and they may pay you for it.

The value is determined by the condition.

They will give you a bid for that item and if you accept, you then can ship it out in the packaging that they give to you at no cost and when they receive the item and it is on the condition that you indicated they will send you money.

 

23. Hobby

If while you have been bored, perhaps you worked on a hobby that you enjoy doing.

Examples could include:

• Knitting
• Crocheting
• Making of leather products
• Costume jewelry

You could list these items for sale on a website such as www.etsy.com and make money.

 

24. Write a Joke

Perhaps as you sat there being bored you thought of a great joke.

There are actual websites that you can access that will consider your joke and if accepted will pay you money.

One of those websites is www.cracked.com.

You can submit your funny joke by clicking here.

 

25. TV Quiz

If you are an avid TV watcher, there is a possibility that you can get paid for your knowledge.

You can go to www.RewardTV.com, answer some questions involving a variety of television shows, and you may be able to earn some money.

 

Personal Story

I retired about six years ago due to an illness in the family and after working, on the average, 45 to 50 hours a week it was rather a shock to my time management system as I now found that I had more time than I knew what to do with.

To help manage the time and do something that I’ve always enjoyed being involved with I decided to look on a freelance website and see what sort of writing opportunities were available.

Fortunately, I was able to connect with an individual who was looking for a writer who could offer consistent writing on a weekly basis and which takes me anywhere from 6 to 8 hours a day.

Fortunately, not all of the hours needed to work are consecutive and I can set my own schedule, but it certainly was a God send to have this opportunity to do something that I enjoy doing and get paid in the process.

I now find that the days pass quickly and periods of excess time on my hands and being bored is almost nonexistent.

 

Making Money When Bored FAQs

 

How Big is the Gig (Side Jobs or Freelancing) Economy?

The gig economy is expected to explode by more than 30 million people within the next year.

In a survey, 16% of Americans who responded indicated they had completed a job through an online gig platform.

 

What is One of the More Popular Gig Jobs Available?

One of the more popular gig job opportunities that are taken by individuals is that of being a delivery driver for such companies as DoorDash, UberEats, Instacart, etc.

 

You Can Do It

If you find that you have more time on your hands than you know what to do with and you wish to utilize that time to earn additional income, there are a variety of ways that you can accomplish this.

You can utilize what you already know and how to do something and utilize it to make money or you can use your time to learn a new skill or hobby and eventually turn that into an opportunity to earn money.

The bottom line is time is money and money is time and you can put your time to good use.

 

Conclusion

Certainly, we cannot be working all hours of the day.

We need time to relax, enjoy life, and sometimes just simply do nothing to recharge our batteries.

However, if you find that you have more time than you know what to do with and you are bored it’s good to know that you can turn that boredom into a paycheck by doing something that can be low-key.

In fact you can do something that you would normally do when you are bored but rather than just spending time you can earn money.