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Facts & Figures: January Travel Budget Breakdown

by atomicblhue
December 3, 2016December 3, 2016

Key to my travel budget breakdowns:

For accommodation, I’m housesitting so may not have a housing cost. If I pay, I may do a combination of hotel points and cash, or I use Airbnb. Accommodation can easily be your largest expense whether at home or on the road.

Transportation includes buses, flights, gas for the odd car I may have access to, and in Asia, I’ve rented a motorbike before.

Groceries-I’m a vegetarian, so obvs no meat purchases are included. I’m mostly plant based, often buy protein powder, and sometimes buy meat alternatives. I also try to lay off the carbs. I pretty much buy the same stuff where possible. I also seek out budget grocers and farmer’s markets from country to country.

Miscellaneous is anything I have to go to a separate or specialty shop for, like hair or skincare products.

Business expenses are whatever I pay monthly for this site. I prepaid for much of it before I left the States.

Cash-I’m still actively using a points earning credit card where possible, but in some cases cash is needed to buy food or transportation usually.

Liberated Life: An Intimate Chat with Rachel of Rachel Travels

by atomicblhue
November 30, 2016December 3, 2016

Liberated Life series gives you a glimpse into the various paths women have taken to be themselves and build location independent businesses. I hope you see yourself in these women. I hope you know you can overcome your obstacles and live a more fulfilling life. Right now.

20 Ways You Can Take Action After a Black Life is Taken

by atomicblhue
July 7, 2016November 14, 2016

I know you’re tired. I know you’re hurt. I know you’re *at capacity* from the injustices that you’ve seen, experienced, could easily be you, or someone you know.

I know there’s a lot of information pouring from everywhere and you’re not sure why you keep seeing the same situation. Different face.

I know you’re processing and still have everyday responsibilities and how difficult it is to see straight right now.

Overwhelm is how power is given/abdicated, versus asserted. Your power is your magic.

You Want to Be Seen

by atomicblhue
May 20, 2016November 14, 2016

The other side to being afraid to live the life you truly want to live is your very valid pain. I think that’s why when confronted with your truest desires, your pain comes into play. You heavily identify with your pain, and it has, up to a point, defined you.

You Are Afraid of What You Really Want

by atomicblhue
May 20, 2016May 15, 2017

A lot of people live in fear of themselves. “What if others won’t accept me? What if I’m no good? What if no one pays attention to me? What if I have no idea what I’m really talking about? What if this dream is too big for me to figure out and I fail, . . . again? What about security? Saving face?”

Don’t Tie Yourself to the Outcome

by atomicblhue
February 26, 2016November 14, 2016

Visionaries-Don't Be Tied to the Outcome

Things don’t always work out the way you think they should. The movie doesn’t always end with a pretty, red bow. Someone you researched and see an opportunity to collaborate with doesn’t email you back. Whatever the situation you predicted. Whatever outcome you thought would be perfect. It may not work out. That doesn’t mean that you won’t reach your goal(s). If you trust your process, you *know* that no matter what you planned, through your constant actions, you’re putting yourself in a position to get what you want.

Tweet This The path will wind in ways you never would have thought to take. But you have to be willing to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Connecting with Your Craft

by atomicblhue
February 11, 2016November 14, 2016

This desire to do something with your talent is perfect. The world, society, and your own fear are going to make it difficult for you to manifest it. Trust your process. Part of that involves acknowledging your talent(s) in the first place. The things you love doing, the skills you easily pick up, the hobbies you work hard to perfect. Everyone doesn’t have the patience or make the time to do the things you do. What do you spend your time doing?

How to Create the Family You Want

by atomicblhue
February 11, 2016May 15, 2017

Sometimes the family we were born into doesn’t provide us with the type of caring, understanding, affirmation, and acceptance that feels like love. That feeling of belonging and being celebrated.

Does your family say/do things that make you feel discouraged about your life choices? Does their fear for your future make you not want to take risks? I think the bigger question you can ask yourself is: Is what they say about me true?

What Passion Should I Pursue?

by atomicblhue
February 10, 2016November 14, 2016

We’re multidimensional beings. It’s rare to meet someone who knew what they wanted to do at the age of 10 and have been feverishly pursuing it ever since. And it’s rare that I meet someone who’s only focused on one singular passion. Creative folks usually have a billion ideas running wild at any time. Tweet This

What’s Stopping You?

by atomicblhue
February 10, 2016November 14, 2016

There can be a lot in the way of your having the life you’ve always wanted.

The reality is that everyone has their own stuff. So while it may seem like a lot for you particularly, everyone has different challenges to overcome when it comes to living a fulfilled life. Tweet This Those challenges are not always plain to see. And for whatever reason, you may believe that someone else’s lot is an easier path than yours.