elizabeth kershaw

Founder of Journee. Digital Nomad. Personal Development Girlie.

Articles

Dec
2024
Introducing: Journee Girls Club
For the last few weeks I've been building something exciting. Drumroll please…
Dec
2024
The fastest way to change your life
Okay, I don't really need to - The last year has led me to my dream life! But I owe it all to this…
Dec
2024
Create pressure
For years I let this negative mindset ruin my life, now I realise it’s a huge advantage.
Dec
2024
The fear of success
Everyone always talks about the fear of failure… but nobody admits to a fear 10x more dangerous
Dec
2024
Take imperfect action
I used to think this habit was key to my success. But it was actually holding me back…
Nov
2024
I'm so over this mindset block
Building a business, traveling Asia and keeping up a routine means my life often looks like this:
Nov
2024
On being multifaceted
As a founder, it's taken me a year to learn this lesson - but it changes everything...
Nov
2024
The biggest secret to my success
The BIGGEST secret to my success as an entrepreneur that's completely transformed my everyday life...
Nov
2024
MY biggest fear as a founder
As a founder, a HUGE fear has been holding me back… But I refuse to let it control me any longer.
Nov
2024
My #1 tip for avoiding burnout
I used to think that building a successful business would consign me to hustle culture hell for the rest of my life.
Nov
2024
It's hard to invest in this
As a founder, this is the hardest thing for me to invest money in. But it also has the biggest payoff...
Nov
2024
10 lessons for my birthday
It's my 26th birthday! 🥳 This year has been the craziest and most fulfilling year of my life...
Nov
2024
Entrepreneurs neglect this major growth hack
Being an ambitious person with big goals means it's easy to always be chasing the next thing.
Nov
2024
On wasting time
I used to feel so guilty for not spending ALL my time on my business... Until I shifted my perspective to this.
Nov
2024
Why I chose Bangkok to build my startup
I've chosen Bangkok as the best place to build my tech startup. Here's how it's 10x'd my business growth.
Nov
2024
On Consistency
9 out of 10 people struggle to be consistent. But this mindset shift changed EVERYTHING for me.
Nov
2024
I spent 3 weeks with a stranger from Linkedin
6 months go I posted on LinkedIn for the first time EVER! And I never expected this to happen...
Nov
2024
How I promoted myself
365 days ago I got turned down for a promotion. So, I promoted myself instead. How?
Nov
2024
My least favourite productivity myth
It's taken me 5 years to unlearn this productivity myth: It's that increased effort = increased results.
Oct
2024
The hidden benefit to working remotely
The coolest part of this lifestyle isn't beach views or cheap coffee. (Well, I meannn, they're a bonus 🤪)...
Oct
2024
Embracing slowmad life
I don't want to be a digital nomad anymore. Here's what I'm doing instead...
Oct
2024
On embracing small wins
My youtube is probably the only creative project that I'm not trying to make "successful".
Oct
2024
It doesn't need to be perfect
To be creative, you need to avoid perfectionism at all costs. I've learned to embrace the 'good enough' mindset.
Oct
2024
On completely starting over
For the last 8 months I've been traveling through Asia. Every time I move to a new place, it takes me a while to rebuild my confidence.
Oct
2024
Sometimes just surviving is the goal
My time in Chiang Mai has been defined by the worst flood the city has ever seen. For 4 days I had no power or running water.
Oct
2024
Why I'm quitting quitting alcohol
For the last two years I've completely cut out alcohol. But my health actually IMPROVED when I allowed myself a drink or two.
Oct
2024
You're always an expert to someone
I used to be scared of showing up on social media until one day I decided to stop waiting until I was an expert to use my voice!
Sep
2024
On being an amateur
I've recently become an amateur in the wonderful world of youtube. And I've come to realise that I should be one more often.
Sep
2024
You can't escape yourself
I've learned so much while traveling, including the fact that no matter where in the world you are, you can't escape yourself.
Aug
2024
Find the fun of it
Whenever I'm unsure what to do next, I remember this: You'll recognise your path by the fun of it.
Aug
2024
The power of changing your environment
I've arrived in Bangkok! And this city has reminded of the BIGGEST benefit of traveling.
Aug
2024
I finally made a youtube!
When I was 16, I was convinced I could be a big story-time Youtuber. I never did because I was too scared of what people thought.
Aug
2024
I kind of love this toxic trait
When I was a broke uni student, If I ever couldn't afford a cool piece of art I would always think to myself: "I bet I could make that myself"
Aug
2024
Why not you?
It's natural to have a wobble sometimes. But if others can build thriving businesses, why can't I?
Aug
2024
On being adaptable
In the world of startups, being set in your ways is a death sentence. Here's how traveling has taught me to be adaptable.
Aug
2024
Act like a boss
I've come to realise that if I want to be a successful entrepreneur, I need to act like one first. No literally, like I need just do what they do.
Aug
2024
The real meaning of anxiety
For me, that anxious pit in my stomach is always a clear sign that I'm not reaching my full potential.
July
2024
How my favourite band made me successful
I remember as a teenager only making art related to my favourite band. It helped me achieve more than I could have anticipated...
July
2024
Change your mind
Turns out, sometimes too much freedom can be paralysing. And it's a constant struggle trying to figure out if you're doing the right thing.
July
2024
Keep one foot in ambition, one foot in gratitude
In the 6 months before I quit my 9-5 and started traveling SE Asia, I was living for the “future“ digital nomad version of me.
July
2024
You never know who you're inspiring
Yesterday, I had one of the most surreal experiences of my life. All because I put myself out there.
July
2024
You need side projects
Turns out, when you're a creative person, that creator mindset doesn't just disappear once you become your own boss.
June
2024
My biggest travel lesson
Five months ago I became a digital nomad and moved to Da Nang in Vietnam to work on my journalling app, Journee, full time.
June
2024
Care less
The Law of Detachment says the more you release emotional attachments, the more you'll attract what you actually want.
June
2024
Rejection is redirection
When things don't work out, there's a reason. Let me give you an example of where I've massively flopped.
June
2024
Your income is shaped by the thoughts you think
I used to constantly have this feeling of 'not being good enough'. Other's achievements were a reminder of what I hadn't done...
June
2024
Someone stole my startup idea
Let me tell you the story of how someone stole the idea for Journee while sat across from me at a dinner table.
June
2024
Doing hard things
Reaching a goal makes you feel good once. Putting the work in to get a step closer to your goal feels good every time.
May
2024
Keeping up habits as a digital nomad
Since quitting my job and moving to Vietnam, I've had to re-expand my comfort zone in more areas than one.
May
2024
Learning to code
I'm learning to code because I want to gain more independence with making progress on Journee.
May
2024
Founder lessons
I recently launched my project, Journee, to the world. Here's what's happened so far and what I've learned as a result.
May
2024
On being "boring"
I've had lots of questions about how crazy my Vietnam life must be. To tell you the truth, my life is basically the same.
Apr
2024
Working for yourself
As a new founder, one of my biggest expectations about entrepreneurship crashed and burned hard.
Apr
2024
Introducing Journee
I've been working on a project for what feels like a lifetime, and I can't believe it's finally out there in the world.
Mar
2024
Digital nomad life
Back home, you may be that eccentric friend working on some idea. But here? Here you're just another ambitious person with big goals.