Today I want to share a more personal story.

This post is about how I worked on my side income projects during August 2025 and what kind of routine I followed. It’s still the early stage, so the income isn’t big yet and I’m learning along the way. But I like to think of this process as “building a small pension for the future.”

I’m also curious to see how my routine will change when I look back a year from now ✨

📌 August Upload Report

In August, I uploaded a total of 114 files.

I wasn’t able to upload every single day (life happens 😅), but seeing the numbers add up was still satisfying. Even if the earnings are small now, I believe that consistent uploads will eventually turn into a steady stream of income.

👉 For September, my new goal is:
“At least 1 upload per day, no excuses!”

💡 Where I Find Ideas

A lot of people ask: “Where do you get your image ideas?” Honestly, I don’t look for them in special places. Most of my inspiration comes from everyday life:

• YouTube thumbnails 👀
• Posters on the street, restaurant menus ☕
• Patterns on small items or daily objects 🎨
• Pinterest, Google, and random websites 🔎

My habit is to capture ideas right away—either by taking a quick photo or jotting them down in notes. Later, when I sit down to create, I have a personal idea bank ready to use.

Before producing an image, I also do a quick search on the stock sites to check what’s trending and popular. That way, I can adapt the idea into something useful and upload it with more confidence.

🚀 How I Upload to Platforms

Here’s a quick look at my upload routine for each platform:

1. Adobe Stock
   This is always my first stop. I send the image to ChatGPT to get English titles and tags, then upload directly.
2. Miricanvas
   Uploading here requires SVG files. I break down the illustration I used for Adobe Stock into separate elements → save each one as 5000x5000 SVG. Titles and tags are in Korean.
   Note: Only 100 files can be submitted for review at once, so the rest are kept in queue.
3. Depositphotos
   I take the Adobe Stock files and create different variations in size. Save them as JPG + compress with the illustration file, then upload. Currently still under review (I’ll share details once they’re approved).

🙌 My Thoughts Moving Forward

The methods above are just my own way of working. They may not be the “right” way, but it’s what works for me right now.

One thing I believe strongly:

👉 The files and experience I keep building up will eventually turn into income.

So instead of rushing, I’m focusing on consistency—uploading a little every day. Maybe in a few years, this effort will really feel like a small pension that supports me.

✨ Wrapping Up

I’ll share the confirmed August earnings once they’re available. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment—I’ll do my best to answer in detail 😊

That’s it for my August work routine. If you’re reading this, maybe this could be your sign to start building a small daily routine too. A few years down the road, you might thank yourself for starting 🌱