#lifestyle-change

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fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Their lives used to revolve around city traffic. They gave it up to build an island home in the Philippines for $85,000.

"We didn't really ever get to open a window. It was always closed," Straight, 46, told Business Insider.
Renovation
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Barry Egan: My lunch with Ozzy Osbourne - and the day he told me he wished he could relive

Abandoning alcohol and drugs has given Ozzy Osbourne clarity in his life.
#new-york-city
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
New York City

I lived in New York City for a decade, but I just decided to move away. Here's why New York isn't worth the price anymore.

fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
New York City

I lived in New York City for a decade, but I just decided to move away. Here's why New York isn't worth the price anymore.

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I left my dream job in New York City to move home to Colorado with my family. Two years later, I have zero regrets.

Moving from busy New York to Colorado led to a more enjoyable and fulfilling family life surrounded by nature.
fromwww.gamintraveler.com
2 weeks ago

How I Lived Out Of A Carry-On For A Year (And Why You Should Too)

Living out of a carry-on for a year is possible and liberating for digital nomads and minimalist travelers.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'I used to miss flights and lose phones. Now I've saved almost 6,000 in three years' - the financial benefits of quitting drinking

Sobriety led individuals to significant financial improvements and a rethinking of their spending habits.
#relocation
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Travel

In our 50s, we moved to a remote Pacific island. We know we'll need better healthcare someday, but for now, it's paradise.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

I moved with my fiance from DC to Arkansas to save money. It was actually more expensive there, and 5 months later, we broke up.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Portland food

We moved from Los Angeles to rural Oregon to save money. It's been great, but small-town life has its downsides.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Travel

In our 50s, we moved to a remote Pacific island. We know we'll need better healthcare someday, but for now, it's paradise.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

I moved with my fiance from DC to Arkansas to save money. It was actually more expensive there, and 5 months later, we broke up.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Portland food

We moved from Los Angeles to rural Oregon to save money. It's been great, but small-town life has its downsides.

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

I abandoned my iPhone for a $90 flip phone. Life's never been better.

Switching to a flip phone was probably the best decision I've ever made, despite it making my life harder in many tangible ways.
Digital life
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Mr. Big is alive and well and married in Vermont

Ronald Galotti transitioned from a high-profile magazine publisher to a rural lifestyle in Vermont, embracing nature over media.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Ana de Armas Finds a Buyer for $3.5 Million New York Loft-After Fleeing City To Live in $7 Million Off-Grid 'Cocoon' in Vermont

"I feel like nowadays, we all want to go away from the craziness of the world. We all want to have the chance to build your own safe space. I've made that decision myself."
NYC real estate
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 weeks ago

35-year-old American moved to Chengdu and lives on $30,000 a year: '[It's] poverty in America, but in China I'm living large'

"At the height of my career in New York, I was probably making $100,000 a year [and] working eight months out of the year, which on paper sounds great, but..."
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I moved from a big city to a remote island in Washington that doesn't have a grocery store or gas station. I've never been happier.

Living on a remote island in Washington offers a slower pace of life and profound connection with nature.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

After grad school, I moved in with my mother-in-law in Italy to save money while I job hunt. I'm learning it's OK to ask for help.

I'm adjusting to a completely different lifestyle. His mom lives on a farm with chickens and a rhythm that couldn't be further from my former life.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I downsized from a house in Nevada to a 104-square-foot studio outside of Paris. It helped me focus on what matters in life.

Moving to France significantly reduced my living expenses and stress, allowing me to pursue my writing dreams.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A moment that changed me: I had a wild London party life until I met a man who lived on a houseboat

Georgina's unexpected transition from a chaotic city life to finding joy living on a houseboat with her partner, James.
#health
fromwww.gamintraveler.com
1 month ago

15 European Towns Where Rich Americans Are Quietly Moving

Affluent Americans are moving to lesser-known European towns for a new lifestyle, embracing culture and calm away from the U.S.'s fast-paced life.
#travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Retirement

My husband and I built careers in tech and law. In our 40s, we sold our house, traveled for a year, and left both industries.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
London startup

She quit her 9-to-5 to chase adventure. After years of living out of a suitcase, one Thai island finally felt like home.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Travel

This couple gave up high-paying tech jobs to travel the world after a car crash and major burnout. Here's what they've learned on the road.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Retirement

My husband and I built careers in tech and law. In our 40s, we sold our house, traveled for a year, and left both industries.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
London startup

She quit her 9-to-5 to chase adventure. After years of living out of a suitcase, one Thai island finally felt like home.

Travel
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

This couple gave up high-paying tech jobs to travel the world after a car crash and major burnout. Here's what they've learned on the road.

A near-death experience led Darien Tan and Joanna Wong to leave their tech jobs and pursue a life of travel and self-discovery.
Everyday cooking
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I cut takeout out of my budget and started meal-planning. I feel better, save $300 a month, and don't waste groceries anymore.

Transitioning from food delivery to home cooking reduced our monthly expenses by $300 and minimized food waste.
#remote-work
fromAol
4 months ago
Remote teams

How a touristy Florida beach town dubbed 'the nation's oldest city' became a top US remote work hub

St. Augustine has rapidly transformed into a top remote work hub, attracting many white-collar workers seeking a more relaxed lifestyle.
fromAP News
4 months ago
Remote teams

How a touristy Florida beach town dubbed 'the nation's oldest city' became a top US remote work hub

St. Augustine has become a premier remote work hub, attracting white-collar workers seeking a better lifestyle.
The remote work boom in St. Johns County is driven by the pandemic, with a notable increase in work-from-home arrangements.
Remote teams
fromInc
4 months ago

How St. Augustine Became a Remote Work Haven

St. Augustine has become a leading remote work hub, attracting white-collar workers seeking a slower pace of life.
fromAol
4 months ago
Remote teams

How a touristy Florida beach town dubbed 'the nation's oldest city' became a top US remote work hub

fromAP News
4 months ago
Remote teams

How a touristy Florida beach town dubbed 'the nation's oldest city' became a top US remote work hub

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Every winter, they'd leave home and travel to Thailand. In 2017, they left their old lives behind and moved there to run a boutique hotel.

As we were on the plane, going back to work, we kept thinking, 'Oh, we need to find a way to make it,' said Cabessa.
Renovation
London food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm an American who moved to the UK 5 years ago. Here are 9 things I wish I'd known before living abroad.

Cultural adjustments in the UK include earlier shop closing times and limited grocery product availability compared to the US.
#digital-nomad
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
London startup

Priced out of Austin, he bought a one-way ticket out of the US. Now, he lives on a Thai island for a fraction of the cost.

fromAol
3 months ago
Travel

Our rent doubled after we got married, so we became digital nomads. It was challenging until I established a daily routine.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Travel

Our rent doubled after we got married, so we became digital nomads. It was challenging until I established a daily routine.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
London startup

Priced out of Austin, he bought a one-way ticket out of the US. Now, he lives on a Thai island for a fraction of the cost.

fromAol
3 months ago
Travel

Our rent doubled after we got married, so we became digital nomads. It was challenging until I established a daily routine.

Travel
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Our rent doubled after we got married, so we became digital nomads. It was challenging until I established a daily routine.

A rent increase catalyzed their transition to a nomadic lifestyle, allowing for deeper life experiences and newfound perspectives on work and fulfillment.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm an American living in Mexico. Since Trump's election, I've been met with more curiosity and confusion.

Living in Mexico offers a refreshing work-life balance away from the US hustle culture, yet presents unique challenges for remote work.
fromsportslens.com
2 months ago

Sean O'Malley Has Quit Smoking Weed Ahead Of UFC 316 Fight

I don't think I've even smoked this year. I'm not done smoking weed forever. I definitely enjoy it, but it was kind of just giving me this anxiety I didn't really want.
MMA
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'I'm tackling my diabetes risk for my grandson'

With the right support at the right time, people can take meaningful steps to reduce their risk and improve their long-term health.
Public health
#family-adventure
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Parenting

'We Live on a Sailboat in the Caribbean-Here's What Life on the High Seas Is Like'

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Parenting

'We Live on a Sailboat in the Caribbean-Here's What Life on the High Seas Is Like'

fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Woman reveals extreme highs and lows' of swapping London rent for a narrowboat

A woman finds freedom and reduces living costs by moving onto a narrowboat, despite facing various challenges.
#retirement
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm 44 and want to retire by the time I'm 50. I can't do that in the US, so I moved my family to Thailand.

The author emphasizes the importance of redefining identity beyond work and pursuing early retirement.
#sailing
Venture
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

I quit my job, cashed out my 401(k) and sailed into freedom - now I'm a TikTok star

Oliver Widger's journey showcases a profound personal transformation fueled by adventure and a rejection of traditional financial norms.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

First 'America's Next Top Model' Winner Adrianne Curry Reveals Why She Quit Hollywood To Become a Doomsday Prepper in Remote Montana

I never imagined I'd grow up to be a doomsday prepping, former reality TV mess slinging Avon out of the crown of the continent... but here I am... living my best life.
Silicon Valley food
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

We ditched fancy Friday dinners for murder mystery nights and Sunday breakfasts. We've cut dining out expenses by over half and have more fun together.

Switching from Friday date nights to Sunday brunches has saved money and improved relationship quality.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider ditched Los Angeles, moved family to North Carolina for calmer life

Dee Snider moved his family to North Carolina seeking a calmer lifestyle and enjoyed the welcoming community.
#weight-loss
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Everyday cooking

I gained 20 pounds after becoming an empty nester. Here's how I took charge of my diet, lost 15 pounds, and kept it off.

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Exercise

'90 Day Fiance' star reveals the key to 85-pound weight loss - and what cut out her booze cravings completely

Exercise
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A 37-year-old busy mom lost 100lbs while keeping a healthy relationship with food - here's her 3-step strategy

Brianna Oyewo lost 100 pounds by adopting a flexible diet and exercise routine, focusing on sustainability rather than restriction.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Everyday cooking

I gained 20 pounds after becoming an empty nester. Here's how I took charge of my diet, lost 15 pounds, and kept it off.

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Exercise

'90 Day Fiance' star reveals the key to 85-pound weight loss - and what cut out her booze cravings completely

Exercise
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A 37-year-old busy mom lost 100lbs while keeping a healthy relationship with food - here's her 3-step strategy

Brianna Oyewo lost 100 pounds by adopting a flexible diet and exercise routine, focusing on sustainability rather than restriction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The one change that worked: I could never get fit until I tried a 40-second plank every day

Small, daily commitments can lead to substantial lifestyle changes over time.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Toxic Self-Care Culture

Self-care is often misused to address deeper life issues such as overcommitment and chronic perfectionism, leading to temporary relief rather than true well-being.
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Her 'No New Things' Challenge Paid Off $22k Debt, Saved $36k | Entrepreneur

Ashlee Piper transformed her life by initiating a 'no new things' challenge, leading to significant financial savings and psychological benefits.
Retirement
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Michael Houghton: 'From crypto to Christmas trees - five terrible investment decisions I made before reaching financial freedom'

Adopting the FIRE movement led to significant changes in saving and investing habits.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A daily walk in any weather can work wonders on body and mind | Letters

Walking has transformed my life, helping me cope with caregiving stresses while allowing me to connect with nature, notice seasonal changes, and embrace the beauty of each day.
Exercise
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A woman who lost 130 pounds shares 7 changes she wasn't expecting - from people being nicer to her to food tasting different

Emma Roma Jayne's bariatric surgery led to significant weight loss and unexpected life changes including dietary shifts and social dynamics.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

I lost 130 pounds with one simple trick - I still eat ice cream sundaes

"I went into menopause when I was 11... I went home at 160 pounds. A year after surgery, I was 250 pounds," she said.
Exercise
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I live on the Thai island featured in 'White Lotus.' Here's what life on Koh Samui is really like.

Zanette Francis emphasizes the transformative lifestyle change after moving to Koh Samui to raise her daughter away from the UK’s weather and congestion.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

This couple retired and sold their home to live on cruise ships full-time. Here's how they make it work.

Tori Carter and Kirk Rickman sold their home to pursue their dream of full-time cruising, experiencing new destinations and adventures together.
Renovation
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

They met in Bali, fell in love, and built 2 tiny houses among the rice fields for $30,000

Olivia Purba and Dirkjan Tijs embraced tiny house living in Ubud, Bali, opting for sustainability and simplicity over excess space and privacy.
Berlin food
fromWorld Wild Schooling
4 months ago

12 Beautiful Places in the World To Call Home for Less Than $750 a Month

Affordable living is possible on $750 a month in select destinations for those seeking quality of life.
Digital nomads, retirees, and remote workers can redefine their lifestyle on a budget.
fromBustle
4 months ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Friday, March 14

The lunar eclipse in Virgo ignites a need for restructuring and reassessing life priorities.
Atlanta Braves
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Bell returned to the dirt. Now no one in NASCAR can stop him

Christopher Bell adapts to new restrictions on extracurricular racing by purchasing a boat, reflecting personal and professional change.
Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

We spent 3 months traveling by RV around the US. Our 7-month-old loved it.

Family embarked on a spontaneous four-month RV adventure just days after purchase.
Experience highlights the joy of travel alongside the challenges encountered.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

We try to put applicants off': couple chosen as live-in caretakers on uninhabited Irish island

A couple embraces a simple, uninhabited island life for six months, exchanging modern comforts for nature's solitude.
UK news
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I moved from the US to the UK and saw an immediate change in my health. I had less stress, my acne vanished, and I lost my sweet tooth.

Moving to a small town in the UK drastically improved my health and well-being with minimal effort.
Renovation
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

A Gen Xer sold her business, ditched the city, and moved to the woods with her husband. Settling into her new life took time.

Michelle Morigeau transitioned from a stressful urban life running a fashion business to embracing sustainable living on a homestead in British Columbia.
Madrid food
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I grew up in California and moved to a small city in Spain at 30. I have no plans to return to my busy life in the US.

Life is more enjoyable when one slows down and appreciates subtle beauties, rather than constantly being busy.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

A man bought a tiny cabin from Craigslist for $7,500. It changed his life.

Patrick Hutchison transformed his life and career after buying and refurbishing a $7,500 tiny cabin, embracing carpentry over copywriting.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Whole Foods founder John Mackey said his Apple Watch helped him quit drinking

"I wish I'd stopped drinking 30 years ago," Mackey said. "That's 30 years of feeling good that I let go past."
Wellness
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

A Gen Xer was laid off from her job in LA and moved to Bali to retire early - 7 years later, her mom followed suit

Debbie Welsch transformed her life by moving to Bali, escaping financial anxiety and seeking a simpler existence away from the rat race.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

The Sober Diaries: My year without alcohol

"Then came February and March, and I realised that my desire to drink was harder to quell than I thought. I was chasing the feeling that I got after a glass of wine..."
Health
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