Category,Task,Priority,Timeline,Completed
Initial Assessment,"Define your ""why"" - identify motivations for starting side hustle",High,Week 1,☐
Initial Assessment,Assess available time realistically (audit current schedule for 1 week),High,Week 1,☐
Initial Assessment,Check employer policies regarding side businesses,High,Week 1,☐
Initial Assessment,Identify potential conflicts of interest with main job,Medium,Week 1,☐
Time Management,Block dedicated time slots for side hustle (minimum 5-10 hours/week),High,Week 2,☐
Time Management,"Use time-blocking technique to separate work, side hustle, and personal time",High,Week 2,☐
Time Management,Create morning/evening routines that support side hustle work,Medium,Week 3,☐
Time Management,Batch similar tasks together to minimize context switching,High,Week 3,☐
Time Management,Set up a distraction-free workspace for side hustle activities,Medium,Week 2,☐
Goal Setting,"Set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)",High,Week 2,☐
Goal Setting,Break down long-term goals into weekly and daily tasks,High,Week 2,☐
Goal Setting,"Define what ""success"" looks like at 3, 6, and 12 months",Medium,Week 2,☐
Boundaries & Communication,Communicate side hustle plans with family/partner for support,High,Week 3,☐
Boundaries & Communication,Set clear boundaries with side hustle clients about availability,High,Week 4,☐
Boundaries & Communication,Never use company time or resources for side hustle work,High,Ongoing,☐
Boundaries & Communication,Be transparent with employer if required by policy,Medium,As needed,☐
Productivity Systems,"Choose productivity tools (calendar apps, project management, etc.)",Medium,Week 4,☐
Productivity Systems,Create templates for common side hustle tasks,Medium,Month 2,☐
Productivity Systems,"Set up automation where possible (social media, email responses)",Low,Month 2,☐
Productivity Systems,Use the 80/20 rule - focus on high-impact activities,High,Ongoing,☐
Burnout Prevention,Schedule regular breaks and downtime,High,Week 1,☐
Burnout Prevention,Maintain physical exercise routine,High,Week 1,☐
Burnout Prevention,Get adequate sleep (7-8 hours) to maintain energy,High,Week 1,☐
Burnout Prevention,Monitor stress levels and adjust workload accordingly,High,Ongoing,☐
Financial Planning,Track side hustle income and expenses separately,High,Month 1,☐
Financial Planning,Set aside money for taxes (20-30% of side hustle income),High,Month 1,☐
Financial Planning,Build emergency fund before reducing main job dependence,Medium,Month 3,☐
Growth & Scaling,Regularly review and adjust side hustle strategy,Medium,Month 3,☐
Growth & Scaling,Network with other side hustlers and entrepreneurs,Medium,Month 2,☐
Growth & Scaling,Invest profits back into business growth strategically,Medium,Month 6+,☐
Transition Planning,Monitor side hustle income consistency (3-6 months stable),Low,Month 6+,☐
Transition Planning,Calculate total living expenses vs. side hustle income,Low,Month 6+,☐
Transition Planning,Create transition timeline if planning to go full-time,Low,Month 6+,☐