Unemployed and Bored? Here's How to Use Your Extra Time Wisely
Here's something nobody tells you about unemployment: You're going to run out of things to do.
As the CEO of one of the largest online job search communities on the internet, I talk to unemployed professionals every single day, and this is hands-down the number one thing I hear: "J.T., I've done everything. I cleaned the house, organized the garage, started working out, applied for jobs...and there are still hours left in the day. What am I supposed to do?"
If you're nodding your head right now, keep reading. Because I'm about to share something that will completely shift how you think about unemployment—and actually give you something productive (and profitable) to do with all that extra time.
Why Job Searching Isn't a Full-Time Job
Here's the truth that nobody wants to say out loud: A good job search is NOT a full-time job.
I don't care what your well-meaning friends or that outdated career advice article told you. I'm never going to look at my clients and say, "Yeah, you should be spending eight hours a day looking for work." It just doesn't work that way.
When you understand how to job search successfully and you set up the right systems, you're looking at a couple of hours a day at best. That's it. The rest of the time? You're waiting. Waiting for responses. Waiting for interviews. Waiting for callbacks.
And yes, you end up with a lot of time on your hands.
The Problem With All That Free Time
But here's where it gets tricky. That extra time isn't exactly enjoyable, is it?
Because hanging over your head is this constant, nagging anxiety about the fact that you don't have a job. It's hard to relax and enjoy that afternoon walk or binge-watch your favorite show when there's this underlying stress whispering in your ear: "You should be doing something productive. You don't have a job. What if you never find one?"
Do you feel me? If you're experiencing this right now, you're not alone. I see this every single day inside Work It DAILY with our members who are going through unemployment.
The guilt. The anxiety. The restlessness. It's real, and it's exhausting.
The Big Shift: Monetize Your Mind
So here's what I want you to do differently. Instead of letting that time torture you with anxiety, I want you to use it to create something that will protect you—not just now, but in the future.
Inside Work It DAILY, we're teaching our members how to monetize their minds. We're showing them how to take what they already know—their expertise, their experience, their knowledge—and translate that into alternative income streams.
And no, I'm not talking about selling products, joining an MLM, or doing whatever trend is popular on TikTok this week. I'm talking about something much more powerful and sustainable.
We're entering what I call a "second renaissance era" where you can monetize your knowledge in ways that create multiple income streams. This is what you should be doing with that extra time you have between jobs.
Why This Matters (Especially Now)
Think about it: Even when you land that next job, that's still not job security. You could lose that job tomorrow. We're continuing to see a massively volatile job market as more and more full-time positions disappear or get restructured.
So what you can be doing right now while you're between jobs is learning how to create income security for yourself. When you know how to monetize your mind, you're no longer dependent on just one source of income. You're building a safety net that will protect you if and when something happens to that full-time job.
Take Action Today
If you're unemployed right now and going stir-crazy, I want to invite you to do something productive with your time. I recently hosted a free training called "Monetize Your Mind," and I'm making the recording available to anyone who wants it.
In this training, you'll learn exactly what my private clients inside Work It DAILY are doing to create multiple income streams using their existing knowledge and expertise. No gimmicks, no get-rich-quick schemes—just a practical, strategic approach to creating real income security.
Sign up here to get the free recording of the "Monetize Your Mind" event and discover how you can turn your downtime into an opportunity to build something that will protect you for years to come.
I get it. Everyone's going stir-crazy between jobs right now. Add in that anxiety of waiting around for responses, and it can feel overwhelming. But here's something productive you can do right now, and it's completely free.
You've got the time. Now let's make it count.
Go get ‘em!
J.T. O’Donnell
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