ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL NOMAD LIFESTYLE
If you ever feel too down about the state of the world, just remember this: there’s still much to love about living in 2021 rather than at virtually any other point in history. For instance, this is more or less the first period when you can realistically make a living anywhere in the world. If you have a remote job, then you can become a digital nomad and live the adventurous life you always wanted. However, there’s more to finding success as a digital nomad than simply getting a remote job and choosing a destination.
In this blog, we’re going to take a look at some additional tips that you might not have come across before.
Be Open, But Cautiously
You’re going to meet a lot of people when you’re on your travels. Indeed, that’s one of the best parts about travelling! However, there are reasons why you should exercise some caution when you’re meeting people, especially if you’re planning to stay for an extended period of time. If you’re too enthusiastic with who you meet, then you may end up in a friend group that later proves to be a mistake. You might not like them, or they might not be nice people! Instead, be pleasant and open, but cautious -- it’s better to way for people to naturally fall into your orbit, rather than forcing it through.
Connect With Home
You’ll be looking forward to throwing off the bowlines of home life. Indeed, that’s part of the appeal of choosing to live the nomadic lifestyle. However, while you’ll be happy to mix things up and wave goodbye to your regular life for a while, don’t forget that there’ll be people back there who miss you. It’s important to keep those connections strong, even when you’re many miles away. So make sure that you’re planning regular phone calls and video chats, even though you’ll have plenty of fun things going on.
Home Comforts
Additionally, remember that a digital nomad lifestyle is much different from taking a regular travel trip. As such, it’s important to think about the “home” factor. Create a homey base, and you’ll enjoy the trip much more. This involves, first, finding a place to live. Then it’s about bringing all the stuff you enjoy from home with you. Do you like spending your evenings watching your favourite television shows? Bring your laptop and follow this VPN guide from Troypoint, and you’ll be able to continue with this relaxing activity. You may also want to pack a few of your favourite snacks/ingredients/tea bags, too, if you know that you won’t be able to get them where you’re going.
Working Well
Finally, remember that you still need to work. And that might be more difficult unless you have a dedicated work space. Rather than trying to work on your balcony or at the beach, look at joining a coworking space. You’ll meet great people this way and have peace of mind that you have a space that allows you to deliver your best work.