In a financial bind? Don’t let it get you down. You can improve your financial situation by creating an additional stream of income for yourself. Here are a few creative ways to make money during difficult times.

Stay Grateful

Get into the habit of saying thank you. Thank God, the universe, or any higher power you believe in for always providing you with what you need. Financial difficulties can knock us down and throw us into a negative mindset.

Financial losses often lead to scarcity thinking, and when we get stuck in those negative thoughts, it attracts more negative situations.

You may be thinking, “But I’m stressed. How do I not think about stress?” A great way to turn your mindset around is to think about how you will feel when your financial situation improves. Imagine the feelings of accomplishment and elation you’ll feel when you pay off that nagging bill. Hold on to that feeling.

Every time you get a bill or have trouble paying for groceries, think to yourself, “I can’t wait to receive my money.” Improve your mindset, and you’ll improve your outcome.

Pursue Your Passion

Do you have a special skill? If so, websites like Fiverr provide a platform for creative freelancers to sell their work. Perhaps you are great at web design; a small-business owner may need your skills to build their website. You don’t have to be a professional graphic designer for a company to gain graphic design experience. Create your own opportunities.

Do you like painting or designing clothes? Sell your creative work on Etsy!

Sell Things You Don’t Need

We often collect and keep many things that we don’t need, such as knickknacks we bought at a festival, old menus, receipts, and more. Try to go through your closet and determine what’s important to you and what you can sell.

Try New Things

This difficult time may be an excellent opportunity for you to try new things. If you love animals, try dog walking! Is there something that you enjoy talking about? Start a podcast, and monetize it. All you need is some basic equipment to start!

Get Paid To Drive

Many companies will pay you to advertise their business on your car using a car wrap. Through Carvertise, you can receive a monthly payment just for driving!

Use Crystals To Attract Money

This one may be a bit unorthodox, but many people use gemstones and crystals as a way of connecting with nature. Understanding how crystals work may be helpful on your financial journey. Certain types of crystals may help attract more money into your life. Keep an open mind, and use Mother Nature to help you with your goals.

There are many creative ways to make money during difficult times; it’s just a matter of doing the work. Jim Carrey once said, “Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them.” Having a bit of financial trouble is an opportunity in disguise. We see our real potential through failure, and we can either work toward our success or watch life go by. Which route will you take?