Few things have been more life-changing for my husband and me than travel. Much of who we are and what we value today is because of the experiences we had while traveling. It’s filled our lives with meaning and connection. And at times, it’s even restored our faith in humanity.
3 Exciting Ways to Save Money Traveling So You Can Take Longer Trips
Who wouldn’t love to take longer trips? If only you had an unlimited travel fund, am I right? Here are three fun ways to cut expenses so you can start taking longer trips.
Why You Should Explore a New Hobby and How to Get Started on a Budget
Hiking, cycling, painting, and gardening are fun and popular pastimes. But is it possible to try a new hobby while sticking to your budget? This post shares great tips as well as justification to try something new.
10 Safety Tips for Solo Female Campers
Last summer I began a journey to visit every State Park in Minnesota. Most of this journey was done alone while sleeping in a tent. Over the last year, I’ve had many inquiries from other women who are intrigued by camping solo but as a female have obvious safety concerns. So I created a list […]
Why it’s Important to Slow Down and Enjoy All That You’ve Worked For
Are you taking time to enjoy the life you’ve created? Or do you sometimes lose sight of all that you have while working on your next big goal? If you’re like me, you’ve worked really hard to create something and you often neglect to enjoy it. Maybe you’ve saved money and created wealth, but […]
How Discipline and Sacrifice Create Unexpected Joy
Throughout our lives, we’ve all made sacrifices. We’ve given up one thing to obtain another. Some of us have given up sweets to lose weight or cut spending to get out of debt. When we sacrifice, there’s an obvious goal we’re aiming for. In the beginning, it’s difficult to see how these sacrifices could transform our […]
The Secret to Becoming an Overnight Success
Two weeks after my 38th birthday, I retired. I use the word retire because I haven’t found a better one. I left a career that was not a good fit with no intent to replace it with a similar j-o-b. That’s not to say I’ll never have a job. I’m open to whatever interesting opportunities […]
What are you waiting for?
Do you have a dream that you’ve been waiting your whole life to pursue? Is there something you’ve always wanted to try but never had the time? Have you ever decided to take a leap but then changed your mind out of fear. If you answered yes, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. On […]
5 Ways Gardening Will Change Your Life
Have you tasted a ripe tomato fresh off the vine? The taste is incomparable to what you get at the grocery store. Now imagine going into your backyard and having your pick of fresh produce for dinner. Enticing, isn’t it? You might be wondering why a blog about change and personal development is covering cycling […]
5 Ways Cycling Will Change Your Life
According to a United Health Foundation study, only one in five adults meets the US physical activity guidelines. “Physical inactivity increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, certain cancers, depression, and premature death.” These are startling statistics but the solution is easier than you may think. In my eBook, 7 […]