Because making money in your PJs beats a 9-to-5 any day
Let’s Get Real for a Sec…
So, you want to earn money from home without pulling your hair out, joining a pyramid scheme, or working 18-hour days? Yeah, same here.
Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a burnt-out office escapee, or just someone who’d rather work in sweatpants (I see you 👀), let’s talk about how to earn from home without losing your mind.
I’ve personally tested quite a few of these—some were hits, others were disasters (RIP to my week trying to resell Pokémon cards). But the good news? There are legit, low-stress ways to make money from home that don’t involve selling your soul—or your furniture.
Ready to chill and earn at the same time? Let’s dive in. (Kidding, we don’t use that phrase here 😏)
Freelance Writing (No, You Don’t Need to Be Shakespeare)
I started writing for money when I realized I could get paid to share opinions without anyone interrupting me—bliss.
Why It’s Low Stress:
- Flexible hours – Work when your brain feels alive.
- No fancy degrees required – Just basic grammar and some creativity.
- Tons of opportunities – Blogs, websites, newsletters, product descriptions… you name it.
How To Get Started:
- Try platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, or ProBlogger.
- Build a simple portfolio using Medium or even Google Docs.
- Accept some low-paying gigs at first (yeah, it sucks), but build experience and raise rates ASAP.
Pro tip: Niching down (like tech writing or personal finance) = more money, less competition. 😉
Sell Digital Downloads (Make It Once, Sell It Forever)
Ever bought a planner, budget tracker, or inspirational wall print off Etsy? Someone made that ONCE, and now they’re making money in their sleep.
What You Can Create:
- Budget spreadsheets
- Printable to-do lists
- Wedding templates (people pay serious $$ for these)
- Digital planners or eBooks
Why It’s So Chill:
- No inventory or shipping nonsense
- One-time setup = passive income
- Use Canva or Google Sheets to create everything
Start on Etsy or Gumroad and use some SEO magic in your product descriptions. (Think: “Minimalist Budget Tracker for Broke Millennials”… you get the idea.)
Online Surveys (Temporarily Accept Mediocrity)
Let me be super honest—you won’t get rich doing surveys. But if you’re watching reruns of Friends anyway, you might as well click a few buttons and make some coffee money.
Top Survey Sites:
- Swagbucks
- InboxDollars
- Pinecone Research (exclusive but decent pay)
How To Keep It Low Stress:
- Use a dedicated email (trust me, the spam is real).
- Do them while multitasking—waiting in line, on hold with your internet provider, etc.
FYI: Cash out often. Some sites go rogue. Don’t trust them with your points hoard.
Flip Stuff Online (Declutter = Dollars)
Remember that air fryer you used twice? Time to say goodbye.
Where to Sell:
- Clothes: Poshmark, ThredUp, Depop
- Books: BookScouter, Facebook Marketplace
- Gadgets: eBay, Decluttr, Swappa
Why It’s Stress-Free:
- You’re clearing space and making cash
- No upfront investment
- You already own the stuff!
You’ll be surprised what people will buy. Someone paid me $20 for a broken Nintendo DS once. People are wild.
Teach What You Know (No “Expert” Status Required)
You don’t need a doctorate to share what you know. Maybe you’re great at Excel, speak Spanish, or can bake without burning the kitchen down—someone wants to learn from you.
Where to Teach:
- Skillshare – Record short, skill-based video classes
- Udemy – Create full-length, in-depth courses
- Outschool – Teach kids (great if you’ve got patience and a webcam)
Perks:
- Teach once, earn forever (especially on Udemy or Skillshare)
- Set your own pace and style
- Build a mini online following
Just don’t spend months making a course no one wants. Test the topic first. Ask friends. Or your dog. Just get feedback. 😂
Print-On-Demand (Put Memes on T-Shirts and Call It a Business)
If you’ve got a sense of humor, basic design skills, or even just good taste in fonts, you can make money with print-on-demand.
What to Create:
- Funny tees
- Mugs with sassy quotes
- Minimalist posters
- Custom pet merch (yes, it sells!)
Platforms:
- Redbubble
- TeeSpring
- Printful (pair with Shopify if you want more control)
Why It’s Low Stress:
- No shipping or inventory
- Easy to test different ideas
- Once it’s uploaded, it’s set-and-forget
Even if you’re not a designer, Canva can get you 90% of the way there. Just make sure you don’t use copyrighted stuff. Mickey Mouse lawyers do not play.
Virtual Assistant (But Make It Cozy)
Think VAs only manage calendars and attend boring Zoom meetings? Nah. Modern VA work can be flexible, creative, and shockingly chill.
What You Might Do:
- Answer emails (with templates—no brainpower needed)
- Schedule social media posts
- Update blogs or websites
- Create reports or simple graphics
Where to Look:
- Belay
- Boldly
- Upwork or PeoplePerHour
You don’t need to know everything, just a few useful tools (think Google Workspace, Canva, maybe Trello). Start small and build from there. Set boundaries early—nobody wants to be on-call at midnight
Microtasks (A.K.A. Work for People Who Hate Commitment)
Microtasking is like the Tinder of online work—low stakes, fast turnaround, and mostly forgettable. But hey, it pays.
Sites to Try:
- Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk)
- Clickworker
- Remotasks
- UserTesting (you get paid to test websites and give feedback)
Why It’s Chill:
- Most tasks take under 5 minutes
- Do it anytime, anywhere
- No long-term commitment or stress
These platforms are great for filler income. Not glamorous, but they’re there for you when rent is due and your fridge is a bit too empty.
Start a Blog (The Long Game, but Worth It)
Okay, real talk—blogging takes time. But once it’s up and running, it can be stupidly profitable with minimal daily effort.
Why Blogging Rocks:
- Passive income via ads and affiliate links
- Creative freedom (talk about whatever you want!)
- Authority + audience = brand opportunities
Tools You’ll Need:
- WordPress or Squarespace
- Hosting from SiteGround or Bluehost
- Google Analytics + Pinterest (for traffic, not recipes)
Pick a niche you can talk about forever—finance, parenting, gaming, fitness, whatever. Just make sure people are searching for it. SEO is your BFF here.
Data Entry (For People Who Just Wanna Zone Out)
If your dream job involves typing and zero human interaction, data entry might be your low-stress goldmine.
Why People Love It:
- No creativity required
- No surprises—just repeatable tasks
- Often remote + asynchronous
Where to Apply:
- Clickworker
- Microworkers
- DionData and SigTrack (seasonal, but solid)
Heads up: Some listings are scams. If anyone asks for money upfront, run like you’re in a horror movie.
(Let’s Wrap This Chill List Up)
Let’s be clear: you don’t have to suffer to earn money from home. Burnout isn’t the price of success. There are real, relaxed ways to bring in cash—without turning into a caffeinated robot glued to a laptop.
To recap, you can:
- Write stuff (even if your high school English teacher hated you)
- Sell digital things (and make money while watching cat videos)
- Do tiny tasks (during commercial breaks)
- Teach or help others (without even brushing your hair)
It’s about finding what clicks for you. Try a few. Drop the ones that suck. Double down on what feels easy and fun.
And hey—if you’re gonna work from home, at least let it be on your terms. Coffee in hand, blanket burrito mode activated, and stress levels blissfully low. 😊
