Achieving Freedom and Flexibility as a Digital Nomad. (2)

In the last blog, we talked about ways to achieve freedom and flexibility as a digital nomad. As a continuation to the same blog, we are here to discuss more ways to get to that nomadic lifestyle. Working flexibly, to a large part, boils down to a single word: freedom. For digital nomads who can work from wherever, the notion of independence is even more appealing.

In recent years, the rise of nomadism has been an increasing trend. People are increasingly wanting the independence and flexibility that comes with working remotely while travelling the world. With technological developments and a move towards remote work, it's becoming easier to maintain a successful profession while living a nomadic existence. In this post, we'll look at the notion of digital nomadism, its pros and drawbacks, and how to develop a successful profession while travelling the world.

1. Enhance your skills (it can go a long way!)

When it comes to becoming a digital nomad, your primary objective should be self-sufficiency, which means becoming an independent person through your online career, becoming a master in your niche, and being able to address specific demands. By doing this for several clients, you develop a portfolio for yourself which can go a long way. Also, client services are huge. So knowing how to communicate well and maintain your client relationship is crucial for your career as a digital nomad. In a nutshell, possessing negotiating, communication, management, administrative, money, and emotional management abilities can go a long way. All of this will help you to progressively expand while developing your own branding until you are able to make a career as a digital nomad wherever in the globe.

If you are good at writing, try to enhance your writing skills so that you can land freelancing gigs like blogging, translating, copywriting, social media writing, etc. If your skills are in graphic designing, video editing, or photography, enhance and update your skills. Everyone is looking for media for their business specifically good quality content. You could design logos, sell photographs online, or be a vlogger in a specific niche. These are all great means to generate income. Even knowing a language can come in handy. You could teach languages online. Teaching English is a very appreciated skill online. If you are someone who is keen on marketing jobs, try enhancing your skillsets in digital marketing, SEO, copywriting, etc. Social media marketing is huge these days. And great thing about it is that all of these can be done remotely.

2. Create Routines.

Having a good routine eventually frees you up to accomplish what you want. Having your day planned ahead of time will help you complete deadlines, relax and make spare time for yourselves after all the work. This also gives you time to connect with friends or partners. Furthermore, while digital nomads frequently travel light, the one thing you can bring with you is your routine. Having the leisure to explore your new surroundings without worrying about an impending deadline is far more liberating than taking a few weeks off and then discovering you have no money and no employment.

Many people don’t enjoy travelling full time. To secure a long digital nomad lifestyle, you will need to have a non fluctuating income. If you are struggling to create a routine, you might also be failing to build a successful digital nomad lifestyle. The biggest challenge any digital nomad might face is how to take travel and work hand in hand. It sure needs a balance. If you want to succeed in a digital nomads lifestyle, you need to learn to create an effective routine system which combines productivity and adventure. You need to come up with suitable organisational skills and habits that will work for you in another country. Separate your work days from your travel days. Also, the days you travel, you need rest as well. Make sure to stick to the schedule and sleep regularly. You might not be reporting to someone if you are a freelancer. That should not hinder you from timely submissions of your project.

Practising mindfulness is often not considered when you are overwhelmed with new cultures and lifestyles. This is exactly why it is important to dedicate a part of your time every single day to do something for yourself. It can be any activity that gives you ‘me time’ but away from people and screens. Some daily rituals like reading for like half an hour can impact the rest of your day very differently. So trying to foster habits that will increase your mindfulness should be part of your routine. This will also help you concentrate on your work and productive hours.

3. Insurance is Everything!

We have talked about insurance in many of our blogposts and why it’s important to have one while travelling. Travelling without insurance is surely not advised. Even a basic doctor's appointment or medical check-up as a visitor in a foreign nation might be very costly. If something critical occurs to you, you might wind yourself in a lot of debt if you don't have insurance. Having your equipment stolen may also be a nuisance for your pocket as well as your business or remote employment if you travel and work from anyplace.

SafetyWing is a remote working firm that is quickly expanding. Their speciality is providing nomads with primary health insurance. This is especially useful for long-term tourists who may not have health insurance in their native country. Their firm is a subsidiary of Tokio Marine, a strong worldwide insurance corporation.

4. Make Passive Income.

This may not be a required skill or competency for a digital nomad, but it is a critical element in our financial lives and savings. Remember that this advice applies to both kind of jobs - digital and conventional. When it comes to independence and having a strong savings fund, knowing how to build enterprises that allow you to earn money without having to commit time is critical. Your effort can provide a living! That is correct, but don't forget that having emergency funds that are always available and do not run out of alternatives is an important part of life. Find ways to make money passively over time.

These are all various tips you can put into practice to achieve freedom and flexibility as a digital nomad. Now, go follow your digital nomad dreams!