The flexibility and freedom of the location-independent lifestyle have transformed my life and the lives of virtually every other digital nomad I’ve met. However, achieving a healthy work-life balance as a digital nomad is harder than you might initially think.
It’s easy to reel off a list of the many benefits of being a digital nomad. Being able to live and travel whenever and wherever you want, exploring the world, avoiding winter, being your own boss, choosing your hours, and not having to commute at rush hour are just a few of my favorites.
Yet, to make this lifestyle sustainable in the long term, there are a few things that you need to bear in mind. Perhaps most importantly of all, you must maintain a proper work-life balance. Without this, you can easily find yourself burning out.
How to Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance
The challenge of maintaining a work-life balance as a digital nomad is a topic that doesn’t get as much coverage as I think it should. That’s why, today, I’m sharing 10 practical tips that I use to help keep me happy, healthy, and productive while working and traveling.
Whether you’re a seasoned digital nomad or just starting out, these tips should help you create a lifestyle that’s fulfilling, rewarding, and – crucially – sustainable.
1. Establish a Routine
Depending on how fast you travel, as a digital nomad you often find your environment changing quite drastically. It’s important to establish a routine and a daily schedule to create a sense of stability and normality amid the chaos of travel.
This is something I neglected when I first started as a digital nomad, to my peril. I was too busy having amazing travel experiences and didn’t prioritize any kind of work routine. As a result, my productivity dropped off a cliff and I struggled to get anything done.
Now, wherever I am, I try to keep as consistent a schedule as possible. In practice, that means a set number of hours and days per week that I dedicate to working. On work days, I always leave the house and go for a walk before opening my inbox, and always review my to-do list before starting any work.
I also try to set my alarm at a consistent time each morning on work days, unless I’ve been up late the previous night! One of the best things about being a digital nomad is that you can be spontaneous, although it is important to balance this with the need to get work done.
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