Is your side hustle draining you? You have to learn how to balance it with your full-time job. It can be tricky—but possible! Read our tips and ideas on how to manage them both without burning out. 

1. Start with identifying your goal
2. Find a full-time job with a fixed schedule
3. Make sure your side hustle is allowed
4. Review and follow policies regarding side gigs
5. Get prepared to buckle down and hustle
6. Expect to find it tough when you start
7. Set the right expectations
8. Start small and scale up
9. Maintain strict boundaries between your jobs
10. Embrace your full-time employment 
11. Be a model employee
12. Be grateful for your side business
13. Wake up early & invest in you
14. Develop a morning and evening routine
15. Give up your day off
16. Get organized
17. Block out times on your calendar
18. Manage your time wisely
19. Take time off to just think
20. Plan a schedule that works for YOU
21. Budget your time like you budget money
22. Set milestones that’ll force you to launch
23. Be realistic about what you can accomplish
24. Be patient
25. Prioritize and sacrifice
26. Be selective with your work
27. Put down the remote
28. Bundle work where you can
29. Spend more time doing than planning
30. Know your limits
31. Avoid getting fired from your day job
32. Unplug at least once a week
33. Clear your head with exercise after work
34. Beware of side hustle burnout
35. Schedule in some fun
36. Find time for self-care
37. Stay healthy, don’t get sick
38. Buy equipment that helps you be more productive
39. Store all your documents in the cloud so you can access them from any device
40. Learn how to delegate effectively
41. Automate tasks and outsource where you can
42. Surround yourself with supportive people and ask for help if necessary
43. Don’t leave your full-time job too early
44. Build a sustainable flow of customers before quitting your day job

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