Over the past several months, I’ve noticed a sneaky-little-emotion called Resentment. It tends to creep in and create unproductive thoughts, stopping me in my forward momentum, and keeps me from enjoying moments in life. What I’ve come to realize is that taking care of yourself no matter what is the only option. We need to get over this resistance and move forward! Maybe you have …
Becoming Famously Yourself & Getting Discovered by Discovery Channel
I remember daydreaming one day about the professional self that I wanted to become. I was midway through my masters in business and was trying to picture what I would look like as a successful business owner. I made a picture of myself with straight, highlighted hair. I wore a suit skirt outfit with a collared shirt and fancy shoes. I made comments along the …
What ARE You THINKING? How to improve your mindset and your quality of life!
“Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.” William James There’s a lot of talk these days about the Law of Attraction. Many books are out there discussing how to focus your thoughts and get what you want by thinking positive thoughts. More importantly than just focusing on the stuff that you want, I believe …
Flies in My Lipgloss and other Motorbike Escapades
One of my big fears I decided to conquer this year was driving a motorbike in Thailand. If you’ve followed past stories, you know I was in an accident … or two. I would liken driving in Thailand to juggling swords. Pretty much every time I do it… I almost die. Seriously. In one day of driving to and from the school I work at, …
Learning From Children, Teaching Abroad
As many of you know I’ve taken up teaching in Thailand. I had nearly ten months of pure vacation and wanted to give back something more to the community. Also, after multiple visa fiascos, some soul searching, and deciding that I want to stay on in this country, I’ve found it most useful to have a work permit. The short of it is that if …
Interview with Robin Esrock: Travel Journalist, Blogger & TV Star of Word Travels
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a professional globe-trotter and getting paid to see the world, read on. I’m really excited to share Robin Esrock’s story and how he went from traveling and blogging to getting published and then hosting a major travel show on television. I’m sure you’ll find this success story as inspirational as I have… You have a very exciting story about …
The Medicine Man That Lives in a Cave
One day, I was riding on the back of my friend’s motorbike, weaving through the tall green mountains in the south of Thailand. Unexpectedly, the bike sputtered, slowed, and stopped. We had run out of gas. Looking around, there wasn’t a gas station in sight, so my friend pushed the bike down the road as I walked behind him. The limestone mountains are full of …
Interview with Mark Eckenrode, Eaten by Tigers
As part of the inspiring force to help you ‘take the leap of faith’, we will be conducting mini interviews featuring global entrepreneurs who have been working remotely. Because we are all busy traveling, working, and having loads of fun, it is a short list of questions that will hopefully give you a quick glimpse of others “Living the Life”. This month’s mini-view comes from …
The Importance of a Great Coach
If you’ve been following along with some of my updates on Facebook, you’ll know I’ve been getting my butt kicked severely by my friend Kris. After spending ten weeks eating and partying too much in Bangkok, I realized I really needed to Get In Shape Girl! As luck (or the Universe) would have it, the second I got back down here and announced my new …
How To Be Happy, Damn it!
Recently, I posted Overcoming Suffering and Achieving Lasting Happiness… Words from the Dalai Lama. Today, I want to follow up with a quick list of things that will get you back on track to being happy…. damn it! Hope this helps, and please add something that helps you in the comment area! Take Responsibility for Yourself…without resentment. Look at what you Already Have. Let go …
Interview with Cath Duncan, Mine Your Resources
As part of the inspiring force to help you ‘take the leap of faith’, we will be conducting mini interviews featuring global entrepreneurs who have become “Business Backpackers”. Because we are all busy traveling, working, and having loads of fun, it is a short list of questions that will hopefully give you a quick glimpse of others “Living the Life”. This month’s mini-view comes from …
My First Open Forum
Hi Friends! I’m really excited because I’m realizing my readership has Gone Global! I’m getting comments from all over the U.S. and I’m recently getting more comments from overseas… Japan, South Africa, England, the Netherlands and Finland. So, for FUN, I thought it would be great to start an Open Forum to get some of you newer readers, or new to commenting readers talking. I …
Overcoming Suffering and Achieving Lasting Happiness… Words from the Dalai Lama
It happens to all of us…we find ourselves caught up in the woes of life. We have a bad day, bad experience, someone says something mean to us, or we make a stupid decision. We begin to experience suffering, and realize the fragility of our own circumstance. If you are anything like me, when these moments set in, you begin to question life… question existence… …
Machine Guns, Border Runs, and Sexual Predators
One very real part about living in other countries is the fact that you Never Really Live There. You can be having the time of your life, seeing the sights, or even be renting an apartment…. But eventually the sobering thought of your visa expiring will inevitably come up. Border runs are my least favorite part of living abroad. Why? Border runs can be dangerous, …
Changing Yourself, or Changing the World?
Alexander Solzhenitsyn said, “If you want to change the world, who do you begin with, yourself or others?” I believe if we we begin with ourselves and do the things that we need to do and become the best person we can be, we have a much better chance of changing the world for the better. Arianna Huffington Inner desire to Change When …
Interview with Andy Hayes, Inspirational Travel Blogger
As part of the inspiring force to help you ‘take the leap of faith’, we will be conducting mini interviews featuring global entrepreneurs who have become “Business Backpackers”. Because we are all busy traveling, working, and having loads of fun, it is a short list of questions that will hopefully give you a quick glimpse of others “Living the Life”. Our fifth mini-view comes from …
Top Ten Ways To Reduce Your Stress NOW
I was studying the PADI manual for Rescue Diving when I came across this: Stress can be real or imagined. Whether or not the stress is real, the body will begin to react to the stress as if it is real. Newsflash: Most of our stress is imagined. If you need proof of this, look out your window on a ‘good day’ and my guess …
How To Make Life Decisions in Uncertain Times
“Giving up our attempts to control things forces us to face the reality that life is really nothing but uncertainty.” –Swami Chetanananda We are in a fascinating time of great change. Sometimes, it feels like everything around us is changing—and all at once! It is easy to become overwhelmed and distracted and feel confused about where to focus your attention. What do we do? Where …
Letting go of the Fairytale and Taking Personal Responsibility
Here it is. The moment of truth. I, like most of my female counterparts, have held onto the Disney dream that it was only a matter of time until the man in shining armor arrived at my door, ready to tell me wonderful things, take me amazing places, and pay off my credit card debt. He’s handsome, strong, and happy to do it. Oh, and …
Four of Your Biggest Travel Worries & How to Handle Them
Today I am going to share a bit about worry. From time to time I find myself caught up in the negative cycle of worrying about things, trying to figure out my whole life, and wondering if I am going to be alright in the future. Worry is a strange machine. It stops for awhile, then starts back up again, full blast until sometimes it …
Interview with Sharon Hurley Hall, Get Paid to Write Online
As part of the inspiring force to help you ‘take the leap of faith’, we will be conducting mini interviews featuring global entrepreneurs who have become “Business Backpackers”. Because we are all busy traveling, working, and having loads of fun, it is a short list of questions that will hopefully give you a quick glimpse of others “Living the Life”. Our forth mini-view comes from …
Thank You, Readers and… I’m Doing Something More!!
I believe that we are a product of those that we surround ourselves with. In the past few months I have been BLOWN AWAY by you all. I wanted to take a moment to thank you so very much for your support and feedback. I feel, for the first time in my life like I am building a strong community of thought leaders, and connecting …
How to Live an Exceptional Life of Meaning
“Look, if you had one shot, one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted… Would you capture it, or just let it slip? You better lose yourself in the music, the moment. You Own It. You better never let it go! You only get one shot do not miss your chance to blow, this opportunity only comes once in a lifetime…” -EMINEM, Lose Yourself We’ve …
Interview with Greg Rollett, Rock Star Lifestyle Design
As part of the inspiring force to help you ‘take the leap of faith’, we will be conducting mini interviews featuring global entrepreneurs who have designed the life of their dreams. Because we are all busy traveling, working, and having loads of fun, it is a short list of questions that will hopefully give you a quick glimpse of others “Living the Life”. Our third …
How to Tame Your Fears
Why do people move? What makes them uproot and leave everything they’ve known for a great unknown beyond the horizon? Why climb this Mount Everest of formalities that makes you feel like a beggar? Why enter this jungle of foreignness where everything is new, strange and difficult? The answer is the same the world over: people move in the hope of finding a better life. …