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I Became a Digital Nomad at 54 Years Old, From the UK to South America
There comes a point in life when you start asking yourself bigger questions. Am I happy? Is this really how I want the next chapter of my life to look? Have I left it too late to do something different? For a long time, those questions sat quietly in the background...
My Mobile Work Setup: What I Carry (and Why It Works)
Working as a digital nomad sounds glamorous on paper.In reality, your “office” is usually a table. Sometimes a chair. And occasionally, it’s a table that wobbles and a chair that hates your spine. Over the last 12 months, I’ve worked remotely across Bolivia (my base),...
The Five Stages of Entrepreneurship (And Why Most People Quit Too Early)
Running a business is rarely a straight line. Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack ability, ideas, or motivation. They fail because they misunderstand where they are in the journey and quit at the worst possible moment. If you’ve ever felt stuck,...
Why So Many Self-Employed Business Owners Undercharge (And Feel Guilty About It)
If you’re self-employed, there’s a good chance you’ve undercharged at some point. Not because you didn’t do the work.Not because the work wasn’t valuable.But because charging for the actual time and effort felt uncomfortable. I see this all the time, and I’ve done it...
Stop Waiting for “Someday”: Your Life Is Happening Now
Have you ever caught yourself staring out the window or scrolling through your phone, daydreaming about what life will be like when you’ve finally “made it”? I know I have more times than I’d care to admit. In fact, I’ve probably spent far too much of my working life...
Early Morning Walks: Transform Your Day
There’s something inherently magical about the early morning hours. Those quiet moments when the world is just beginning to stir and the chaos of daily life hasn’t yet begun. As someone fortunate enough to live within walking distance of the beach, the allure of the...
A snowy hike in my favorite place – Brecon Beacons.
A snowy hike in my favorite place, Brecon Beacons, holds a special place in my heart, a cherished destination for my walks and hikes that never fails to amaze me. This landscape is where I embarked on my first solo bivi camp, put my latest tent and gear to the test,...
Exploring Boredom and Its Benefits: How to Use Boredom to Boost Your Productivity and Creativity
What is Boredom, and Why is it Important? Boredom is a state of mind characterized by a lack of interest, motivation, or stimulation in one's environment. It is often described as a feeling of restlessness, dissatisfaction, or ennui. While it is a common experience,...
Gorge Walking or Gorge Scrambling in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales
I’ve been lucky enough to have been gorge walking in the Brecon Beacons or gorge scrambling, as some people call it, many times over the years. This has been carried out at Pontneddfechan part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. This is area is also known locally as...
I’ve been a Minimalist for over 6 years. What have I learned?
Firstly, what is a minimalist? So, I’ve now been a minimalist for over 5 years and to me, it just means only using the things that serve a purpose. It doesn’t mean you have to get rid of all your possessions it’s all about “LESS IS MORE” in terms of embracing the most...
What is Stoicism and How can it Help You in Life
Understanding Stoicism So, what is Stoicism and how can it help you in life? Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium around 300 BC. This philosophy teaches that the world is rational and that people can achieve happiness by...
How to Create Habits That Stick
How to Form New Habits and Stick with Them In this article, we look at How to Create Habits that Stick which can be very difficult. A habit is a behavior pattern acquired through repetition. It can be as simple as brushing your teeth twice a day or as complex as...
How do I stay productive, what methods I use and what are my top productivity tools?
Firstly...How do I stay productive and what does productivity mean to you? To me being productive means planning my time effectively to get things done. This could mean a multitude of things covering both my home and work life. Over the years many people have asked...
What is Minimalism and how can I embrace its benefits?
What is Minimalism and what does being a Minimalist mean? As we live our lives, we tend to accumulate a lot of things. There’s always the idea to own more and obtain all the things we want. But if we spend some time to think about all those items, we soon realize that...
Kita the Japanese Akita – The new family arrival
I’ve adopted a dog… I've just adopted Kita the Japanese Akita. Over the past few months I’ve been thinking of adopting a dog and it’s not a decision I’ve taken lightly. Luckily, I work from home and have done for many years. I would also consider myself as a fairly...
Cutting out sugar in hot drinks like coffee and tea?
Cutting out sugar in coffee and tea was one of the monthly challenges I set myself in April of this year. I was having around 12 cups of coffee and tea combined each day. Although I can't say that I’ve ever overindulged in sugar and I wouldn't really say I've got a...
Personal Monthly Challenges Using the Rule of Three
I've always set myself some personal monthly challenges over the years but never really written them down. At the end of each year or sometimes at the start of a new one, I would create a list of some yearly goals. This would end up being a long unobtainable list with...
What is Bullet Journaling or BuJo?
Bullet journaling is a way to organize your thoughts and plans. It uses bullet points and symbols to make writing and recording easier, saving you time by allowing you to quickly jot down your ideas. and make a list. Who created it... Ryder Carroll, a digital product...
Is meditation for you?
A lot of people still don't know what meditation is together with its benefits. They think it's just something monks do and weird people copy. They think it means sitting upright, making a funny humming noise whilst starting to float and this included me. Well, I've...