Work from home is the ‘new normal’ and an undeniable reality. Love it or hate it, we can’t deny the freedom it brings with it. We get to attend meetings in whatever attire we like, schedule tasks based on our mood, and, basically, work the way we want to without being restricted.

With people getting exposed to a whole new work culture– Location Independent lifestyle aka being a ‘Digital Nomad’ is on the rise among youngsters. It’s about the ability to live and work in conditions you prefer, from wherever you want. Minimal physical constraints and any place you can carry a laptop to and have a viable internet connection are good to go.

The concept of long term contracts or family building is slowly shifting. Many crave travelling and exploring, experiencing new cultures, going to new places, and meeting new & different people.

By being Location independent, you are individualistic in your decisions about where you get to live, how long you stay in one place, where you will work, who your boss will be, etc.

The idea, of course, seems charming, but the lifestyle, like most, has its pros and cons. Learning how to take your skillset and adapting it for where you are setting base, even if it’s for a while, is imperative. Also, self-motivation and discipline play a big part in how one can sustain this. It’s critical to create a pattern that allows you to thrive but is also keeping you on track in terms of goals you want to achieve.

If you’re contemplating the shift, here are some examples of work that allows you to live a location independent lifestyle:

Freelance

Freelancers in any field can choose to work remotely. Once contracts are signed online, money is paid online, initial discussion meetings are held online, the freelancers will be ready to travel to whatever destination necessary to complete their role in the workplace.

Tutoring 

Tutoring is a big way to earn money for people from various age groups. Teaching does not have to be done in person (except in some circumstances), and taking sessions online through video calls would be a great way to monetize on your skill.

Workshop creation

People who want to expand their business globally and showcase their skills to different audiences while travelling around the world seems farfetched, but it is possible. Workshop creation is not as prevalent, yet. It’s a great way to prompt group-style learning while you also form a loyal community who are interested in what you have to offer. It can serve as a great way to keep up with your location independent lifestyle.

Entrepreneurship

Online businesses and small businesses are thriving in the post-pandemic world. If you figure out the base of your business, running it while you travel might not be so difficult, after all. Logistics need to be taken care of beforehand, though.

Blog monetization 

With social media being one of the most significant ways to earn income nowadays, creating blog posts is another way to live the Location independent lifestyle seamlessly. As we said, all you need is a device and the internet to take you places.

You’re the only one who can answer the question of whether location independence is meant for you, though. Tread carefully and who knows, you may get used to the good life that comes with it.