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Subject: don’t fall for it
It finally happened.
Over a year into the pandemic, I’ve finished watching all of the shows on my Netflix queue.
Jonathan and I have been in a marriage tizzy trying to agree on what to watch next.
We’ve exhausted our stash of comedies and trashy reality shows. I don’t want anything depressing (because… life, ya know?), and Jonathan isn’t in the mood for fantasy/sci-fi (because he’s BORING).
Things are getting desperate around here.
So desperate, in fact, that we’ve started watching HGTV’s Mediterranean Life. It’s like House Hunters but on the Mediterranean coast.
We’re about 10 episodes in, and there’s a recurring theme that’s driving me NUTS.
Every American couple looking to move to the Mediterranean says the exact same thing…
“We’re just tired of the hustle and stress of our life in the States. We’re moving here to find more ease and relaxation! We’re finally going to live the life we’ve always dreamed about.”
These people genuinely believe the only way to escape the hustle trap is to move to a place they believe “isn’t as stressful”.
Reminds me of something I used to say to my therapy clients…
If you’re not happy here, you won’t be happy there.
Look, I’m not opposed to moving to the Mediterranean. It’s actually something we’ve talked about doing in the next 5-10 years (hence why we started watching the show). But I am opposed to moving across the globe because I think I’ll be happier in a different location.
“It’s NOT TRUE! You won’t be less stressed when you move to Spain, SHARON. UGH.”
(I like to interact with my Netflix programs.)
I wish I could sit down with Sharon and explain that she can remove herself from hustle culture right now.
She’s lying to herself if she believes the place will change the way she feels on a daily basis! That shit goes way deeper than your postal code.
You have to do the work to create the life you want. And you can do that work right now.
It’s why I’m so passionate about entrepreneurship.
Being your own boss can absolutely change your life… but only if you commit to building a sustainable business that puts YOU first.
That means you can work fewer hours, increase your income, and eliminate overwhelm from your routine before you move to Spain!
Here are 3 steps you can take to make this vision a reality…
- Be really honest with yourself about the type of life you want to live
- Figure out how to use your business to make that dream life a reality
- Start doing the work to make it happen ASAP
Please stop waiting for the future to make you happy!
Make yourself happy right now. There’s no need to wait.
And hey, you don’t have to do it alone.
Ask for help. Get support. Join a community of entrepreneurs who are committed to creating their own Mediterranean fantasy lives right now.
Because you’re still reading this, I have a feeling you might want to do it with me.
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Now, I’m off to finish reading A Discovery of Witches so I can start watching the show. Powerful female lead, sexy vampires, AND time travel? Sign me UP.
Talk soon,
Maegan
