Starting A Passion Project? Keep These Guardrails In Mind

I have specific pet peeves lately when it comes to how we talk about passion projects. An unpopular opinion I hold is that I don’t think every hobby or passion project needs to be a profitable side hustle. Our current economy makes it incredibly easy for you to take on side gigs in ways that earn you extra revenue and if that’s calling you, go get your bag and start your side business. I’ve done it and I find so much joy in it.

But I’ve also picked up hobbies and passion projects that don’t earn me anything financially, but have helped me immensely when it comes to bringing peace into my life, a coping mechanism for my mental health, or simply turned into a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon. For instance, I’ve picked up a real interest in interior decorating over the last year. I’m reading the books. I’m subscribing to the sites that let me create 2D models of my living room. I’m living my best life spending hours looking through Target for the best finds. The hobby doesn’t help anyone other than me (and my boyfriend) and that’s okay.