I’m about to go traveling for 6 months with my baby, dog & partner. I’ve created a few principles to guide me on this journey…
I’m going to continue working less than 15 hours a week.
While working, I’m only going to do things that give me energy.
I’m focused on prioritizing a few things I’m not sure I’ll ever see a financial return upon.
I’m going to spend my “me” time reading, creating & communing.
I’m going to spend over 50% of my week with my family & doggo.
I’m going to share how I am living & what I know to be true.
… sounds lovely doesn’t it? And maybe a bit privileged? And a bit unrealistic? Touche, touche :)
Each and every one of these statements (bar the reading, maybe) my friends, family & acquaintances alike tend to look at me with bulging eyes as I tell them my plans. My idealistic view of my life comes off as flippancy to them. They also think I’m insane for doing half of it, I think.
Because if I do, I will be “throwing away my career”. I will be “lazy”. Or I will be “not taking advantage of all the opportunities that come my way”.
They are definitely entitled to their opinion & perspective. But if they say these things to me - I simply let them bounce off of me. Little do they know, I’ve got a golden bubble of protection that only lets supportive & positive comments come through 🤪
But actually, I do have this golden bubble. It’s invisible - but it’s there. Because if I didn’t have it - I would falter at the first step. How I’m choosing to live my life is not the norm by society’s standards. I am incredibly self assured and confident in who I am and what my values are, but I’m still human. I am influenced by others. I feel judgment from others. I seek approval from others.
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