Real Life Stories, From Life on the Other Side of Should

Here you’ll find stories and reflections from people who are building life on their own terms: digital nomads, slow travellers and people who are forging their own path.

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A person sitting on a large rock in a lush green forest next to a small creek.

From Balance to Burnout: When the Digital Nomad Dream Starts to Fray

What happens when a life built on freedom starts to feel like a cage?

The digital nomad lifestyle promised everything — flexibility, freedom, fulfilment. But somewhere between sunrise deadlines and airport Wi-Fi, that promise can wear thin.

In this story, I reflect on the quiet unravelling that happens when a “dream life” becomes another form of hustle. It’s about the exhaustion that hides behind palm trees and productivity, and the slow rediscovery of what balance truly means.