6 Traits of Burnt Out, Miserable and Lonely Digital Nomads
Avoid these behaviors and you can live a successful life on the road
The Digital Nomad lifestyle is about as different from a cubicle career as it is possible to get.
Gone are the office politics, presenteeism, and all the other corporate BS. Becoming a Digital Nomad was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life.
But that doesn’t mean it’s all plain sailing either.
Whilst working remotely I’ve witnessed firsthand many Digital Nomads who have become burnt out, miserable, and lonely. And they all share these 6 traits. Avoid these to live a happy, successful, sustainable life on the road.
1. They’re suckers for FOMO
The most exciting part of the Digital Nomad lifestyle is constantly having new places to discover and people to meet.
But precisely because of this, the level of FOMO can become unbearable.
Every 5 minutes my phone pings with a message from one of the many Digital Nomad WhatsApp groups I’m in. Maybe today someone’s arranging a boat trip to an island I haven’t visited yet or a group hike up into the mountains. Or maybe it’s just a beautiful day and the last thing I want to do is spend the day…
