The digital revolution has spawned a new kind of lifestyle, namely the digital nomad; a person who makes their living online, which is a growing portion of the adult population. Once you taste the freedom and independence that remote working brings, you will not want to revert back to the traditional office.
Here is a brief outline of the benefits that come with a digital nomad lifestyle.
Freedom to live anywhere – All you need is a stable Internet connection and you’re good to go; millions of people have left their homeland to live in a tropical paradise and who could blame them? Escape the freezing winter and stay in the south of Thailand for a few months, then head to Costa Rica; popular destinations are countries with a low cost-of-living.
Work when you want – Within a timeline, you have the freedom to engage when you want; if you plan your day well and are disciplined, you have the luxury of choosing your working hours. Some people like to work at night, while others must be online at specific times (traders), which might be at night. Online teachers, for example, have to work at the student’s convenience, but most of the time, the digital nomad has a choice. You might have a sudden urge to visit your local adult shop and why not?
Reduce living costs – If you can live anywhere, why would you relocate to a country with a high cost-of-living? Aside from travelling expenses, your outgoings can be drastically reduced and you improve the quality of your life. This means you can save more money than you would if you lived in your home country.
Reduce travelling – Not having to drive to work is a major plus! No more getting dressed up and navigating your way through nightmare traffic and this really helps to heal the planet, lowering carbon emissions. The benefits of this are being noticed by scientists and environmental professionals, as large cities have cleaner air.
Reduced stress – There's no doubt that working remotely relieves stress that is caused by travelling to a work location; living in a pleasant climate makes people feel happier and according to many polls, digital nomads are happier people.
More potential for growth – If you are an ambitious person, you have more opportunities running your own online business than if you were working for a company. The new breed of digital entrepreneur set their sights high and this leads to successful organisations.
If you are unhappy with your current lifestyle and you think you have something to offer, why not start looking at opportunities and take the first steps to changing your life for the better? If your skills can be delivered digitally, there is nothing to stop you from living an exciting lifestyle; start looking online at potential opportunities.