Do you feel stuck in a routine of work, gym, dinner, sleep…rinse, repeat?  Are you growing in your career and want to travel the world but only have two measly weeks of vacation?  There is an answer to this dilemma which allows you to grow professionally  while simultaneously trotting the globe.  Become Location Independent.

What is Location Independent?

Location Independence is the freedom to travel and live wherever you choose while working from that location.  Sounds amazing, right?  Perhaps it sounds out of your reach.  I’m here to tell you… it’s not.  Most anyone can become location independent.  Right now this growing group mainly includes digital nomads, freelancers, consultants, coaches, web entrepreneurs, and writers.  But it can include you too.

When I first heard the term Location Independent, I thought, that’s me!  I want to do that.  It was a strong identification.  I planned my escape from the cubicle for over a year and have just recently left my job, sublet my apartment, and will be traveling for the next 5 months while starting my new Wellness Coaching business.  Honduras/Guatemala is my first stop and I’ll be there for a month.  I am officially location independent and I have to say, it feels amazing.  Having the freedom to live and work when and how you choose is a no brainer for me and for a growing number of others.

Learn How to Become Location Independent

If you are interested in working anywhere in the world and becoming location independent, there is a wealth of resources at locationindependent.com. I found this resource rich web site when I was first thinking of leaving my cubicle.  It was so encouraging finding a like minded group that shared my desire to work AND travel.   Since then the site has grown enormously and there is an entire community of location independent folks.

Lea Woodward is the mastermind of locationindependent.com and she has a ton of experience starting businesses while trotting the globe.  If you’re serious about taking your business on the road or starting a new one that’s location independent, Lea has a book called ‘X Marks the Spot’ as well as a fantastic business course.  Both are incredibly useful, thorough and easy to digest.  They cover everything you’d ever want to know and then some about being location independent.  I have the business course and it has been so helpful to me during my transition.  While I’m still at the beginning stages of taking my business on the road, the information in the course has helped make the transition smoother.  Lea has the foresight to know that how you set up your business in the beginning can save you a lot of hassle later on.

Also on the site is the Location Independent blog which is updated a few times a week with posts from Lea as well as other guest writers (including me) who can offer different perspectives on the location independent life.    An ‘Ask the Coach’ section is a new addition to the blog.  The resident Life Coach, Cath Duncan, can help if you’re new to the idea of being location independent and don’t know where to start. Or, if you already are location independent and just need some guidance or direction.

A few of my favorite posts from the blog:

Advice for Negotiating Becoming ‘Location Independent’ with Your Employer

Questions About the Location Independent Lifestyle

A Recession is the Worst Time to Start a Location Independent Business, Right?  Wrong.

The Story of an Early Location Independent Pioneer

How to Live Rent Free While Becoming Location Independent

Your Thoughts

I simply love the concept of Location Independence and am so grateful to have found Lea’s site.   She is very down to earth and realistic about the in’s, out’s, highs and lows of location independent living.  (although there are rarely lows!)  If you are location independent already or if you’re not but the idea appeals to you, I encourage you to take this quick survey in order to help them better assess what your needs are.  (http://www.freepursuits.com/survey).  It only takes a couple of minutes and it will help the team to create materials that will be helpful to you.

Are  you considering becoming Location Independent?  I’d love to hear from you in the comments or drop me a line at Leigh@freshnewlife.com

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