Comments on: Life at Home: New Year, New You

By: Rocío

Rocío — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:30:02 +0000

It’s funny, reading this post near the end of the year. How excited and motivated you were to make the most out of 2020, and seeing now everything we’ve been through in the past 7 months, I can’t decide if it’s just sad or if it’s plain ironic how you wanted this year to be a “new year, new you” concept.
It’s crazy to think how hard we were all slapped in the face with this pandemic. I feel like every single person I know had incredible plans and opportunities for the year, and in the span of 24 hours they saw them all disappear. However, I think we will all get out of this feeling wiser, with a new perception of reality, a completely new meaning to Family and Home, and for sure we will get through this becoming a better Us.

By: Jesse Larson

Jesse Larson — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 23:23:27 +0000

Oh man, I loved reading this. I traveled nearly non-stop for 8 or so years and had no home base. Now, I’m in a relationship with a guy who goes to school and works in Santa Fe, NM. This is the first time in YEARS that I’ve actually had a place to call home, and I have to say, I really love it!

I still travel as often as I can of course. Since my boyfriend loves to travel too, we have been taking off for the entire summer (and then doing as many mini-trips throughout the rest of the year as possible). But when we are home, it feels so good to be able to get into little routines and actually have a gym membership and be able to cook my own dinner every night!

I’m so excited and curious to see how you end up liking Austin (which is a place I’ve always wanted to go to but never made it to), and hear more about how you’re creating the right balance between travel and home life!

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:16:08 +0000

I love to travel but I also really like routine! Which is why when I was reading your book, I was like, ‘I want to do that!’ but I also really like having a steady paycheck and I own my apartment and have two cats, so that’s kinda keeping me in one place (NYC, so it’s not so bad ;). Your book DID make me want to find some way to take a month or two and travel at some point though! (I did right after college for a month.)

By: Emilia Cruickshank

Emilia Cruickshank — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 03:00:22 +0000

Hey Matt,

Something made me pick up your book in the library the other day, and I’m so glad I did’ Love it! Love you! Can’t wait to hit the road again.

Cheers, Emilia

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:57:59 +0000

In reply to Veronika Primm. Come to TravelCon! That's our baby!

By: Veronika Primm

Veronika Primm — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:08:51 +0000

That sounds exciting, Matt. So you’re going to do most of the out-of-routine activities on weekends? I enjoy having a nice routine too, while escaping the harsh European winter to a Thai island 🙂 Life’s good and I’m so much more productive!
Fingers crossed that you kick a** this year! See you maybe on one of the many blogger conferences (I’m not going to TBEX or ITB this year, though).

By: Renuka

Renuka — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 05:48:01 +0000

“Routine actually creates the framework for excitement and adventure.” This is the key thing. I love this. I’m also someone who dreads the mundane things of life. However, I have resolved to enjoy all the mundane things and small things of everyday life. I have come to realize that following a routine every day makes your life more rewarding and much more exciting in the long run.

By: Casey Griffin

Casey Griffin — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 02:34:49 +0000

You’re coming back to Taiwan! When will you be here? Will you be doing a meet-up or anything like that while you’re here? I live in Taiwan and I’d love to go to something like that!

By: Amy M

Amy M — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:36:16 +0000

It’s definitely easier to keep yourself accountable weekly/monthly than it is yearly. My last resolution was to finish the things I’d started (I have about three books that I’ve started writing) and I got about halfway through it. This year’s resolution is to continue with that and finish the remainder whilst *trying* not to start any other lengthy stuff! Best of luck with achieving yours.

PS—if you need workout ideas for when you’re on the road, Joe Wicks (the Bodycoach) has some great youtube videos for HITT workouts which can be done in hotel rooms etc and don’t need any equipment.

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:20:26 +0000

Yay! Congratulations on all of your achievements! Bless you on your plans and goals in life! Thank you for being an inspiration. ?