How to avoid social burnout and forge deep connections while traveling as a digital nomad
How to avoid social burnout and forge deep connections while traveling as a digital nomad

Avoiding social burnout and forging deep connections while traveling as a digital nomad.

Digital nomad life tends to be polarized between times of extreme connectedness and loneliness. Nomad retreats and conferences bring us together for a short time and pack a lot of activities and socializing, quelling our thirst for connectedness and at the same time, get us hooked on the serotonin released during these intense bonding activities which makes the departures extremely emotionally taxing.

So how is it possible to maintain emotional well-being through the rollercoaster of the nomadic lifestyle?

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Kate ShifmanDigital nomad life, wellness, coliving
Working remotely in Lake Ohrid, the Balkans’ Secret Riviera
Working remotely in Lake Ohrid, the Balkans’ Secret Riviera

Glassy waters, classy pearls, friendly smiles, ancient history, sunset vibes… Not what comes to mind when you think of the Balkans. Yet, Lake Ohrid is exactly that. Its historical heritage rivaling Dubrovnik sans the cruise ships, the vibe is positively Lake Como — from the curvy coastline dotted with cypress trees to the beauties in flowy dresses arriving by boat at the beach restaurant to be seen at, to kids playing in the shallows with that effervescent quality of a carefree childhood, to men and women of undetermined age splitting the cool waters off the broken down pier by the port with their leathery bodies.

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Kate ShifmanDigital nomad life, Work from anywhere, Balkans