6 Bedtime Habits Of Highly Successful People

Bedtime habits of highly successful people

6 Bedtime Habits Of Highly Successful People The lack of a good night’s sleep is causing over $411 loss from lack of productivity in the USA. This is not always due to daily stress and is commonly linked to a poor bedtime routine. It is time we start learning the bedtime habits of highly successful […]

Top Software and Apps To Make Entrepreneurial Life Easier

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Top Software and Apps To Make Entrepreneurial Life Easier According to recent research, the average entrepreneur spends a whopping 68% working in business-related areas, such as solving problems. This means that they only get to spend 31% percent of their time working on their actual business, the part that actually makes an income. It is […]

Top Educational Benefits of Minecraft for Children

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Top Educational Benefits of Minecraft for Children Since launching in 2011, Minecraft now has over 100 million users. It is no surprise really, it has incredible benefits to development for both children and adults. This quickly earned them a mass amount of respect for incorporating educational benefits with a fun and exciting video game, making it a […]

Nomad List: The Best Resource For Digital Nomads

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Nomad List: The Best Resource For Digital Nomads   So you are now living the most desired lifestyle as a Digital Nomad. You are probably reading this in a cafe somewhere in a country you have always wanted to go to. That’s the beauty of it all, ultimate freedom. The problem is, how do you […]

Eight ways to start your day with more productivity

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Eight ways to start your day with more productivity We all know the feeling, we plan to start our day with more productivity.. then something happens and we lose focus. Its a frustrating feeling, as deep down we would love to be more productive in our lives. Creating a plan with new habits that work […]

Six Signs You Are Cut out for the Remote Lifestyle

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Six Signs You Are Cut out for the Remote Lifestyle   A whopping 43% of Americans are now working remotely. Just let that soak in for a little bit. Times are changing, the remote lifestyle is highly desired and businesses are shifting to hire more remote workers. Some people, however, are not cut out for […]

Four signs it is time to make a career change

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Four signs it is time to make a career change   The average person makes a career change ten to fifteen times during his or her lifetime. The times of settling and staying put are over. We really are not meant to be in the same career for our entire lifetime, so why stay when […]

3 healthy finger food recipes for on the go

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3 healthy finger food recipes for on the go   Do you always feel like you are on the go? Does your life seem so busy lately that you cannot find time to eat? In these circumstances, when we finally do get a chance to eat, we tend to go for something quick and easy-which […]

Recap of my first Nomad Summit!

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Recap of my first Nomad Summit!   This past weekend I attended my first conference as a Digital Nomad. I went to the Nomad Summit, located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. All I can say is that I am sure pumped and motivated now! It is amazing what we can get from being outside our comfort […]

7 Fitness myths you should stop believing now

Fitness Myths | The Fit Gypsy

7 Fitness myths you should stop believing now   Are you pushing hard in the gym and not seeing results? You may have fallen victim to one of the many fitness myths that have been circulating in the industry for ages. There are so much false information in the fitness industry, that it’s hard to […]

Remote jobs that let you travel the world- Part 1

Remote Jobs | The Fit Gypsy

Remote jobs that let you travel the world- Part 1   Thanks to this cool thing called the “Interwebs”, there is now an abundance of remote jobs available. This is now the time to start your career as a digital nomad. The only question and decisions you have now, is which of the remote jobs […]

3 healthy slow cooker recipes

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3 healthy slow cooker recipes   Its that time of year for being cozy, eating comfort food and sharing awesome slow cooker recipes! Using a slow cooker is one the most convenient ways of cooking, besides getting someone else to cook for you! Nothing better than coming home after a long day of work to […]

Best places to live Abroad as a Digital Nomad in Southeast Asia

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Best places to live Abroad as a Digital Nomad In Southeast Asia   Life as a Digital Nomad can be very tough sometimes, when choosing where to live abroad, there are just so many options! No need to worry, I compiled a list for you of the top places to work and live abroad. This […]

5 Health food myths that you should stop believing NOW

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5 Health food myths that you should stop believing NOW   Every where you turn around, there is a new health food trend. It is overwhelming how much information is out there, and how misguided it is. The multi-billion dollar health food industry has the most manipulating marketing and has people wrapped around their fingers, […]

Why New Years resolutions Don’t work.

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Why New Years resolutions Don’t work.   It’s that time of year again! To make those New Years Resolutions that you will follow for approximately 3 weeks and then drop it like a bad habit. Then rinse, repeat the following year, and so on and on. All year we try to pick it up again. […]

My Digital Nomad journey thus far

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My Digital Nomad journey thus far   Wow, what a journey! All I can say is that I am SO grateful that I made the decision to become a Digital Nomad. Thank you Q Academy for teaching me the ropes and getting me on my feet so that I can have the ultimate freedom lifestyle […]

Four Healthy Traditional Christmas Desserts

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Four Healthy Traditional Christmas desserts.   With Christmas just around the corner, the last thing you need is the stress of finding something healthy but traditional to add to your dinner menu. Thanks to these Delicious Healthy Christmas treats, you will not only save your waistline, but also, your guests won’t even know they are […]

7 Amazing health benefits of Kickboxing

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7 Amazing health benefits of Kickboxing   Everyone seems to be catching on, kickboxing may just be the best type of workout you could do for your body-and your mind. I am not talking about those “cardio kickboxing” circuit style classes designed for just fat loss, na-uh. I am talking about the real deal, signing […]

Things I wish I knew before choosing the laptop lifestyle

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Things I wish I knew before Choosing the laptop lifestyle     Trust me, the laptop lifestyle of a Digital Nomad is absolutely rewarding. I have been able to travel where I want, whenever I want to. I worry less about budgeting as I am now making an income as I go. This laptop lifestyle […]

Conscious eating for the Holidays

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Conscious eating for this Holiday Season   It’s the holiday season, and for most of us, that means eating-lots and lots of eating! Once New Years rolls around, a big majority of people have “lose weight” as their top resolution. Perhaps this year, we should try conscious consumption when attending numerous holiday season gatherings. Your […]

Seven ways to start up conversations as a Solo Traveler

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Seven Ways to start up conversations as a solo traveler   Life of a solo traveler can be very self rewarding in many ways. In fact, many backpackers choose to travel solo for numerous reasons such as ultimate freedom, inner-discoveries, and a big confidence boost. There are however, some downsides such as loneliness. (Read my […]

The Mental Health Benefits of exercise

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The Mental Health Benefits of exercise   We all know that regular exercising has a plethora of benefits for the body. Moving your body regularly can slim the waistline, improve posture, build bone density, improve aerobic capacity, build muscle and so much more. However, the MOST important and LEAST spoken about benefit is how exercise […]

New Vlog- A day in my life while living in Portugal!

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New Vlog- A day in my life while living in Portugal!   I am sure having a lot of fun creating videos, thank you to Q Academy and Guided Films for teaching me the skills! In this Vlog, I show you a typical day in my life while living in Lagos, Portugal. A perfect mix […]

Security life hacks for Digital Nomads

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Security Life hacks for Digital Nomads   Hello from Morocco! This week has been quite an unbelievable experience, visiting Morocco has been on my bucket list since I was a child, and I finally am here! I have realized, however, that I needed to develop some Security life hacks here to complete my Digital Nomad […]

Five Delicious Smoothie recipes

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Five Delicious Smoothie recipes to Tickle your tastebuds!     Are your taste buds getting tired of the same ole smoothie routine? It is a very beneficial health habit to have a green smoothie every day, but it sure can get redundant if you have the same recipe all the time. Check out these delicious […]

Motivation- How to get back on that wagon and stay there!

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Motivation- How to get back on that Wagon and stay there!   We all have times in our lives where we lose our motivation, and fall off the “health and fitness wagon”. Somehow after some procrastinating, we just can’t seem to get back on it. Personal matters and genuine issues get in the way and […]

Lagos, Portugal: A perfect Hotspot For Digital Nomads

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Lagos, Portugal: A perfect Hotspot For Digital Nomads.   Lagos really has it all- with over 300 days of sunshine, top notch surfing, breathtaking scenery and a vibrant nightlife. This is enough to make anyone consider checking out the immigration laws to move here! Coming from a Digital Nomad’s perspective, it gets even better than […]

Snacks On A Plane! Food to bring on your Flight

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Snacks On A Plane! Food to bring on your Flight.   When traveling, it is very important to keep healthy and eat some nourishing foods. This Will keep us in good health and prevent illness- so you can enjoy vacation fully! What most of us forget however, is to eat healthy while on the plane […]

My First Official Week As A Digital Nomad

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My First Official Week As A Digital Nomad   Hey everyone 🙂 My Digital Nomad adventure has finally begun! This has been a very exciting couple weeks sofar, lot’s of ups and downs with TONS of challenges to keep on top of my tasks. I thought it would be beneficial to share with you my […]

Best Time Management Apps for a Digital Nomad

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Best Time Management Apps for a Digital Nomad   As a Digital Nomad, life is always on the go as new destinations, discoveries and life changing experiences await you. This all makes this lifestyle so desirable and oh-so exciting! You are literally able to work from any country that you please, in any setting that […]

Make Breakfast Easy with these Three Simple Recipes

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Make Breakfast easy with these three simple recipes!   Does your morning routine include a healthy, balanced breakfast? If not, well… you need to work on your morning routine, but first- let’s work on getting in that breakfast!! A healthy balanced breakfast is KEY to starting your day off right. If you start your day […]

10 Ways to Boost Office Morale

10 Ways to boost office morale

Have you ever entered an office and asked yourself how people can even spend ten minutes there, let alone 40 hours a week? have you ever worked in a place where you get a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach as soon as you walk through the door? How about an office where […]

How a Blog Post Sold Out the First Run4Dreams

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When I first came up with the idea of Run4Dreams, a virtual 5k to raise money for Help Fill a Dream Foundation, I wasn’t sure how I was going to initially get people to sign up. This was my first attempt at organizing a charity event of this nature (although I’ve done a number of […]

Six ways to Beat Loneliness as a Digital Nomad

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Six steps to Beat Loneliness as a Digital Nomad The lifestyle of a digital nomad is super appealing for many people. I mean, what an amazing dream life! You have the freedom to travel to exotic places, far away countries, break the societal conformity of the 9-5 lifestyle, as well as the freedom to work […]

Essential Supplements to take with you for travel

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Essential Supplements to Take With You For travel. The supplements you take with you while traveling can really make or break your travels. We all know that feeling of an unhappy stomach, and we do our best to avoid it…except for that very tempting street food! Here is a list of the top supplements to […]

The power and freedom of being silly

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The power and freedom of being Silly “There is a power in looking silly and not caring that you do” ~Amy Poehler For all those out there with a serious case of Adultitis, there IS a CURE! It’s called letting go of what other people think of you and realizing that you hold the magical […]

Using Technology to Stay Motivated to Run

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Many people find that staying motivated to run can be a challenge. Most of the time life gets in the way and when it does, staying motivated can be a challenge. Therefore, we often need other ways to keep ourselves accountable, especially when it comes to running. We all know that running is difficult. Sometimes, […]

Ten Steps to Radical Happiness!

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Ten Steps to Radical Happiness!!   “Happiness is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel its warmth” – Jon Foreman   What a beautiful summer we have had this year! It is incredible how the sunshine can bring happiness to us all, which inspired me to write this series […]

How to have more energy and better health

Julie French Digital Nomad

How to have more energy and better health There are three phrases that I love to live by in order to life an energetic and optimal healthy life: “LOVE your body, MOVE your body, FUEL your body.”   LOVE your body- You need to realize that your mind and your body are a team. You […]

5 Things I Wish I Did Better When Starting My Business

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Back in 2012, I started my own personal training business. Between 2013 and 2016 it was my main source of income. Other than producing results that my clients were proud of, I was happy that I was one of the finalists for the Vancouver Island Top 20 Under 40 Business & Community Achievement Awards in […]

Using Digital Marketing for Charity

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Hi I’m Yana-The Cubicle Dweller who loves to run. After spending several years as a self-employed fitness entrepreneur and achieving major milestones, such as getting my first mortgage approved, I decided to pursue a corporate career. I wanted something which would also allow me to take part in fun activities after work, do more for […]

The most effective Office Stretches for preventing workplace injuries

Office Stretches

The most effective Office Stretches for preventing workplace injuries. We all know that feeling… painful, stiff muscles from sitting at work all day. If you are getting up from your chair and you are feeling stiff, chances are you have been sitting TOO long! Good posture is essential when it comes to preventing injuries, and […]

Imagine the places you can work in!

Julie French Digital Nomad Office Stretches

Imagine the places you can work in!   As a Digital Nomad, you fulfill your freedom lifestyle because you get to choose your place of work. Most of the time those places will be coffee shops, a cute cafe, awesome co-working spaces, and funky cafes that you discover along your journey!   There is one […]

Balance Back-to-School with Recipes from Julie

Its that time of year again! The waves of anticipation are flowing through households for both parents and their children, as it is time to prepare to go back to school! YAY! Time to think about school supply shopping, new clothes, after school care programs, and most importantly… time to pack those lunches!! Soothe your […]

You can be a cubicle survivor!

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You can be a cubicle survivor!   I was just thinking the other day about how AWESOME life is as a digital Nomad AKA Cubicle Survivor! I get to travel the world, explore new sights, scents and sounds every single day. I meet awesome like minded people, and make friendships over the globe, all while […]

Feel better while preventing workplace injuries

For those who spend most of their waking hours feeling chained to their desk, it can sometimes feel like a battle to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Staring at a computer screen for majority of the day can really take a toll on your health if you neglect simple practices such as posture, nutrition, and exercise. […]