elizabeth kershaw

Founder of Journee. Digital Nomad. Personal Development Girlie.

Articles

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.