Gig Work Isn’t All Physical: How to Find Jobs That Exercise Your Mind, Not Just Your Body

Independent workers in the gig economy can walk dogs, clean houses or assemble furniture. But gig work isn’t all physical. In this article, we’ve highlighted three options that allow you to use and exercise your mind as you make money. 

3 Types of Online Gigs That Exercise Your Mind

Freelance Writer, Editor, Proofreader, or Translator 

Use your writing and grammar skills to assist companies and individuals. 

1. Content writers, bloggers and freelancers write articles, blog posts, product descriptions, and webpages. Moreover, you can also write your own blog content and ebooks to boost your resume and earn extra cash.

2. Editors and proofreaders read and correct academic papers, advertising copy, year-end reports, resumes and ebooks. You can use helpful sites like Grammarly and PaperRater to ensure you’re up-to-date with current guides.

3. Translators offer reliable and accurate translations for their clines. For example, you could translate web pages, transcripts, and academic and professional documents. You can find translation gig work in any language.

Social Media, Web Development or Graphic Designer

If you have an eye for design or online communities, these gigs are for you. Put your personal experience on social media or your training in web design to work for you. 

1. Social media managers create and post engaging, interesting and advertising content for their clients. You should have some marketing and communications training. Additionally, a solid, positive online presence is helpful for this type of gig.

2. Web developers may perform front-end tasks, back-end tasks or full-stack development for internet or intranet websites. To become a web dev, you need at least an entry-level understanding of website development. You can find a variety of entry-level or senior-level freelance positions posted online.

3. Graphic designers create logos, business cards, packaging, and documents. Artistic and computer graphic design experience can help you succeed in this gig.

Online Tutoring or Teaching 

Lastly, if you’re passionate about sharing what you know, you could become a tutor or teacher of a variety of topics to any age group. 

1. Tutors give students personalized attention and instruction. For instance, you can choose to become a tutor of academic subjects or standardized tests.

2. Online teachers help students of all ages learn. Use your experience to teach academic subjects, professional skills or personal tasks. You can find teaching opportunities at Skillshare and Udemy. 

3. English is the most spoken language in the world. Ideally, you should appreciate other cultures and be a native or expert speaker to teach this language.

In conclusion, these three freelancing options prove that you can find gig work that exercises your mind, not just your body, as you create a fulfilling life in today’s gig economy. Because gigs like this exist, independent workers don’t need to rely on their physical abilities to make money and land jobs. Above all, don’t be afraid to mix mental and physical gigs to keep your life well balanced.

About the Author: Jennifer Turner writes web content for a variety of clients. As a gig worker, she understands the benefits and challenges of the industry, which is why she prioritizes daily self-care. Find her at WriterAccess.