Is Your Daily Routine Ageing You?

What Makes You Leap Out of Bed in the Morning? 😊

I’ve been thinking a lot about “youthful energy” lately.

A friend of mine used that phrase in a comment recently, and it really resonated. Because it perfectly describes how I want to feel, and how I do feel, when I’m excited about something.

And in all honesty, that feeling hits me most when I’m on the move.

Waking up in a new place. Watching the sunrise over a different horizon. Tasting something I’ve never tried before. Getting lost (and found) in a winding backstreet.

That buzz, that aliveness, that moving out of my comfort zone - is what keeps me young.

My husband saw a tweet this week that said;

 Most people die at 25, but aren’t buried until they’re 75!’ 🤯

Having just been discussing our forthcoming nomadic adventures in South America I jumped out of my chair and said ‘YES! That’s what I’m talking about!’

To me that feeling of ‘not really living’ is most present when I’m in a mundane daily routine suffering an acute feeling of groundhog day! I’m not sure what that says about my character, but I think the real secret to anti-aging, is in having an exciting purpose!

A reason to get up in the morning! A project, mission, or idea that matters to you.

In Japan, there’s a concept called Ikigai—loosely translated as “a reason for being.”

In places like Okinawa, one of the world’s Blue Zones (regions known for longevity), purpose is seen as one of the key ingredients in living a long, healthy life.

And it makes sense.

When you have something to contribute… when you feel useful, inspired, and engaged… you naturally carry more energy, more joy, and more life-force into your days.

So let me ask you this:

What’s a purpose or activity that makes you feel alive?

For me it’s travelling, sharing my experiences, and helping other people live their dreams and grab life with both hands!

How about you?

It doesn’t have to be big or dramatic.

• It could be a fun side hustle.

• Dancing.

• Gardening.

• Volunteering.

• Moving your body.

• Starting a project that lights a little fire inside.

Just take a moment this week to check in with yourself.

What makes you leap out of bed in the morning?

And how can you give that just a little more space in your life?

SIDE HUSTLE HIGHLIGHT

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RANDOM THOUGHTS & RESOURCES

1. Talking about purpose and leaping out of bed in the mornings, I found this amazing instagram account this week. trainwithjoan is a 78 year bodybuilder with 2 million followers on IG and a ton of youthful energy! How’s that for getting started later in life! 🚀

2. An interesting article about a 50 year old’s side hustle, generating 1.4 million a year in the crafting niche. A great honest view of how turnover doesn’t always equate to income! - Read Here

3. A course I came across about how to make money on Fiverr (no affiliation). Years ago I did an experiment selling a PDF on Fiverr and from memory did pretty well with it! If you’re interested in Fiverr as a business model this might help (the seller is a great writer and gives tons of value on Substack) - See More Details Here

4. A great resource for nomads of all ages! Nomads.com (no affiliation) is a fantastic website & community for remote workers and travellers to connect, meet up, research destinations, and find friends on the road (I’ll definitely be signing up once we’re back nomadding full time!). P.S. Quick update - If you do want to join Nomads, add your email details in on their homepage, click join, but then leave the checkout page. They’ll email you a few hours later with a 50% off link!

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What is the only capital city in the world that borders two countries?

This European capital is unique because it shares borders with both Austria and Hungary, making it the only capital in the world with two neighboring countries. Despite its small size, it is rich in history, home to a stunning medieval old town, and sits along the banks of the Danube River.

Can you name it?