Do you find yourself
experiencing a lot of free time, doing many home décor shopping/home
improvements or even trying new things?
Well you showing
signs of DIY syndrome; Do It Yourself!
No worries this is a good thing! DIY
projects has so many beneficial aspects, so much to gain from doing simple
projects yourself. DIY is a method of building, modifying, repairing, or even
enhancing something. DIY behavior can be triggered by various motions
categorized as marketplace motivations such as; economic benefits, lack of
product availability, lack of product quality, the craving of creative freedom,
empowerment, lack of financial resources, identity enhancement or something as
simple as a relaxation mechanism.
DIY’s are not only
fun but they can be extremely
beneficial to ones over all well-being.
For instance, DIYing
helps build confidence and establish sense of self. Indulging in this activity
helps with seeing the good in anything, while building character to learn how
to deal with bad situations with a clear – open mind. Also, exercising your
brain to come up with different ideas to improve or create something new. I can proudly say that I am a “DIYer”, and I
too am a college student whom is currently on a budget, however, I am also a
creative person. I must say it is exciting, rewarding and relaxing to create
new things. For instance, I have been in search of a green trash bin for
recycling, my journey was long and ended unfortunate when the only green
recycle bins I could find were the ones for outside use. Therefore, I decide to
DIY, the entire project priced under $15. When embracing DIY, one will
experience emotional benefits, such as the overwhelming sense of satisfaction
from a job well done.
(Done by YOU)
Ultimately, one is
saving money! Having DIY
skills is perfect for retirement and or additional income; for starters, one
may find a way to use his/her expertise to their advantage. Every big company
has to start somewhere, and there is always a good, product, or source that
consumers can benefit from. Due to this new century, one needs not to go
door-to-door and try to sell his or her products. Many sites that can help
business adventures and ideas such as companies’ like- ETSY. Etsy is a global online marketplace
where people can buy and sell their handmade crafts. Etsy has 15 millions
buyers, and no membership fees needed. It only costs 20 cents to list ones item
for four months. Once you sell, Etsy takes a 3.5% fee from the sale price. Then
you also have sites like EBAY and OfferUP, which are great for those whom are
starting out in this line of business.
Therefore, if you
have not tried it out yet, there are several ideas and instruction on Google. I
challenge you,
Just DIY!
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