Whether it’s money or the appreciation of a friend, earning something has to do with getting something through effort. For example, a good grade earns you a raise at work or an animal shelter volunteer earns their gratitude for rescuing a kitten. You can also earn money by doing a number of activities, such as contributing to a student newspaper or writing freelance articles for magazines and websites. For instance, Cosmopolitan UK pays its writers $0.09 per word, according to Who Pays Writers, which adds up to at least $90 for 1,000 words.

Another way to earn is by offering your services to people who need help with home improvement projects or odd jobs. For instance, TaskRabbit connects its “Taskers” with customers who need assistance with assembling Ikea furniture, mounting TVs, or cleaning (a small registration fee applies).

If you love sharing your opinion and don’t mind driving, consider making food and grocery deliveries for Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates, or Instacart. These apps offer flexible hours, allowing you to make money as you listen to your favorite podcast or knock out several audiobooks at once.

If you have a passion for writing and are good at creating viral social media content, you can earn by writing and posting book reviews on TikTok. For instance, a popular book reviewer on the platform can earn up to $50,000 a month by reviewing and commenting on new releases. You can also monetize your skills and knowledge by writing books on subjects you’re passionate about and selling them on your own website or using an ebook publishing service like Amazon Digital Publishing. earn