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WELCOME to our new era!!! codewithshreya is now thrivewithshreya and I’m SO excited to bring you along this journey. The value add and lessons from codewithshreya aren’t going anywhere - I am where I am today largely because of my corporate tech experience.
That being said, I haven’t been a ~coder~ since switching to product management in 2021. To more accurately represent myself on this platform, I plan to use thrivewithshreya to synthesize my knowledge from the tech corporate world with what I’ve learned from traveling the world and exploring my passions to ultimately HELP YOU THRIVE. There’s enough room for all of us to thrive together here :)
To celebrate and share some knowledge, I created an ebook sharing EXACTLY how I plan my travels in less than 30 mins per city. It’s the ultimate guide - I filled it with pro tips I’ve learned over the years on the road and SO much love. Comment “THRIVE” and I’ll to send it to you, for free.
[announcement, travel, wellness, career, career break, layoff, lifestyle, gratitude]
#travel #wellness #wellnessjourney #corememories #mentalhealth #giveaway #careerbreak #lifestyle #motivationalvideos #backpacker #gratitude taken in San Francisco, California by @thrivewithshreya](https://s12.imginn.com/651965851_17972552702852961_8424224037125753604_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/651965851_17972552702852961_8424224037125753604_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_s1290x1290_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ig_cache_key=MzQyMjkzMTE2NjMzMTM3ODU1MA%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNBUk9VU0VMX0lURU0ueHBpZHMuMTQ0MC5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=9xxZRzEeL3QQ7kNvwFgzjlf&_nc_oc=AdpdQWV_wIddYLhkg1y1_4Fo7YW3J4faRxhbAR8ujn-jngm9pYdJQrIFt3kscIN8pxBZwdex_FMhQdvOsIJRigVD&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=ZCEf_DC_DzPd7wkP3_S2iw&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQNCBRA3mrbv5_6EYFIfk_t-kjR5JZbKOvLgj98lJllBRw&oe=6ADC4E33)
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Download ![Hii! Let’s catch up! As I start sharing on this platform again, I notice IG looks veeeery different than it did a couple yrs ago. I invite you to share some of your favorite content creators in the comments to help me get back into it :)
[ lifestyle, corporate gap year, content creator, burnout, wellness, motivation, career, mental health, personal development ]
#motivationalvideos #selflove #selfimprovement #growthmindset #empowerment #lifestyle #travel #slowtravel #burnout #career #careerbreak #wellness by @thrivewithshreya](https://s12.imginn.com/491462739_1053991816592187_5006187101436654261_n.jpg?t51.71878-15/491462739_1053991816592187_5006187101436654261_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e15_p640x640_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ig_cache_key=MzQwNDgxMjI0NDU4MzM4NzU3NQ%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNMSVBTLnhwaWRzLjcyMC5zZHIudmlkZW9fZGVmYXVsdF9jb3Zlcl9mcmFtZS5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=MvBOEIZNJDkQ7kNvwGD0j6h&_nc_oc=AdoyF6wncaroItA1kkIXsPxeU3_MJZlzfTc8pGkXPcdTa9N7djT_5bDueIuL6RBEzRq9tMZArQZmmDrlXUdj2ue9&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=ZCEf_DC_DzPd7wkP3_S2iw&_nc_ss=7a20f&oh=00_AQO1nOcpBvW0Z80Svfnwky2Fa5kcxSo33N5Is61m7VzSrA&oe=6ADC1E19)
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Download ![how to make friends anywhere & strike new convos ⤵️
Making friends w strangers in new countries sounds scary but in practice is easier than you’d expect! The key is balancing confidence with presenting yourself authentically and vulnerably. Leave it all on the table, and if someone doesn’t vibe then that’s fine. But if they do vibe, you’ve found a friend for life ;)
Here are some of my favorite tried and true ways I’ve made friends the past 11 months on the road:
1) staying at hostels & hostel events/tours (sometimes open to public even if you’re not staying there!)
2) dedicated group experiences that I invest in based on my interests (for ex. thai massage school, ha giáng motorbike loop, yoga teacher training, etc).
3) travel facebook groups for specific cities
4) bumble bff
5) smile often, you never know who needs it :) - yes this works just don’t be creepy and remain cognizant of others’ energy!
[ solo female travel, new friends, empathy, hostel life, traveler, travel advice ]
#solotravel #solofemaletravel #friendship #careerbreak #layoff #gapyear #travel #wellness #friendships #sisterhood #traveltips taken in Gili Air, Lombok, Indonesia by @thrivewithshreya](https://s12.imginn.com/501465080_603752248755375_7821577580007272325_n.jpg?t51.71878-15/501465080_603752248755375_7821577580007272325_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e15_p720x720_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ig_cache_key=MzQ1MTE3MDc4NDYxNjg2OTkxMQ%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNMSVBTLnhwaWRzLjgwOC5zZHIudmlkZW9fZGVmYXVsdF9jb3Zlcl9mcmFtZS5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=VU0BZVfaZcIQ7kNvwHjiljw&_nc_oc=AdqORlUjnkD6H4hbMZmrwRw6kqNV7XnqiPCaxPWNZAR72mIb-E4husWVGRh5R0TmZlBiHhB93PXIZCzB-YNcciEj&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=ZCEf_DC_DzPd7wkP3_S2iw&_nc_ss=7a20f&oh=00_AQPiEVm82bj9W2GnMTAb_pXm1yoFpDVD0nuiSGIELOrcvQ&oe=6ADC31E4)
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Download ![Officially a registered yoga teacher!!!
Sharing some amazing yoga & bali memories on the feed :’)
To me the coolest thing about this program is that my cohort of 20+ had such a vast age, career and nationality range, everyone was at a different stage of life YET despite our differences we were all dedicating more or less an entire month to work toward the same goal 24/7. How crazy is that?!
(last post on yoga teacher training for now I promise)
[ yoga teacher, solo female travel, solo travel, career break, yoga, Bali ]
#bali #eatpraylove #yoga #ytt #ytt200 #yogateachertraining taken in Bali, Indonesia by @thrivewithshreya](https://s12.imginn.com/670293907_18191966614317135_2028982026862507869_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/670293907_18191966614317135_2028982026862507869_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_p1290x1290_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ig_cache_key=MzQ0ODI4NTA5NDE3MDIzMDYyNQ%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNBUk9VU0VMX0lURU0ueHBpZHMuMTQ0MC5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=rxMMnKorhDAQ7kNvwE-x5Fn&_nc_oc=AdrZ0eipAsLBHt51xGKFkglU0w60uoUGpP0_gltQ6ZoK69rfZ2yFXZcsEZl_WlZRH8WFdfhS6Grv6lkOFldXLTzd&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=ZCEf_DC_DzPd7wkP3_S2iw&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQNSsLNBLvnKDnMnSAhkmwTt1rt9THzJzkoWEHyhlQvmFQ&oe=6ADC42CB)
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Download ![what it takes to become a yoga teacher ⤵️
I just got out of an INTENSE 23 days at yoga teacher training -
The good: I learned SO much about yoga, about my culture, and about the strengths & limitations of my body through yoga practice. And ofc the mental and spiritual benefits of yoga!
The bad: Yoga teachers don’t nearly get enough credit for what they do - come up with a sequence that challenges the mind & body, hold space for students to learn and challenge themselves in a vulnerable manner, ensure no one gets hurt along the way, and MORE!
The ugly: I found myself exhausted on a new level at the end of each day - like, I couldn’t even see straight most days by 9pm.
All of this to say, say thank you to your yoga teacher next time you’re in class :p
[ yoga, lifestyle, gratitude, travel, travel experiences, career break, career pivot, tech, burnout, yoga teacher ]
#yoga #yogateachertraining #ytt #ryt200 #solofemaletravel #solofemaletraveler #motivation #travel #bali taken in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia by @thrivewithshreya](https://s12.imginn.com/503288021_1106846714833655_426837823131083690_n.jpg?t51.71878-15/503288021_1106846714833655_426837823131083690_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_p1290x1290_sh2.08_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ig_cache_key=MzQ0NjEwNDMwODY5NTQ4MzczNA%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNMSVBTLnhwaWRzLjIyNzAuc2RyLnZpZGVvX2RlZmF1bHRfY292ZXJfZnJhbWUuQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=_fyctHdHoW8Q7kNvwGidLQ1&_nc_oc=AdqPCcdSyKKv2jR-ZPY1zsq7rbffa5TYVKFfzEF6_Xf5gUZ9H37UzAp4zEHjPta4D3ifTxGtS4meu17E1FKXJO9T&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=ZCEf_DC_DzPd7wkP3_S2iw&_nc_ss=7a20f&oh=00_AQNkip2Zlww_HHyXkO4n5K-7PWjteiIH_udXECFK5mKafg&oe=6ADC469A)
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There’s a million reasons life sucks right now - terrible boss, bad weather, busy season at work, flu going around the house, laid off, the list goes on. But when you peel back the layers you’ll recognize that your life is a result of a series of circumstances and choices. And if you make choices today that in the future you (and younger you) will be proud of yourself for, you’ll watch your life unfold on a whole different frequency.
[travel, solo female travel, self growth, wellness, calm, corporate, growth mindset]
#travel #solofemaletravel #selfgrowth #wellness #tourism #corporate #corporategapyear #layoff taken in Bali, Indonesia by @thrivewithshreya](https://s12.imginn.com/503087441_1637365426980311_6730529914109514004_n.jpg?t51.71878-15/503087441_1637365426980311_6730529914109514004_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_p1290x1290_sh2.08_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ig_cache_key=MzQ0MTAxOTM4MzUzNDMwNjUwNw%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNMSVBTLnhwaWRzLjIyNTAuc2RyLnZpZGVvX2RlZmF1bHRfY292ZXJfZnJhbWUuQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=f8UEI0wg7HMQ7kNvwHvdcrr&_nc_oc=AdobZWuRe5P-z4lcbHSHmpNFLdvQYi2kURT4FgNDtNSiwu7SZfnQYGAia3mkAqVLC87xH3_7D-4LtQ5g773tMaJo&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=ZCEf_DC_DzPd7wkP3_S2iw&_nc_ss=7a20f&oh=00_AQN5VaTkmcB7TmA3TGzsYTe5qXWGbWOFua4JEfz_3ZvtHg&oe=6ADC2CA4)
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Download ![[SAVE for travel budgeting hacks in the caption!]
One of my most frequently asked questions is around my spending as a full time traveler. So far, the total for a month abroad costs less than just rent in California. [shrug]
The monthly breakdown for solo travel comes out to around $800 in accommodations, $200 in transport, $200 in misc (like visas, SIM cards), which leaves $800 in daily food/activities for a total of $2000/month.
Some tips when trying to stay within budget:
1. Opt for a bed in a hostel for part or all of your trip (stay tuned for more on how I choose hostels!)
2. If a souvenir is going to end up clutter in 3-6 months, you absolutely don’t need it.
3. Know your travel values. Spend leisurely on things in support of your them. If an experience/fancy meal/thing doesn’t fit your travel values, your time is literally better spent resting in your accommodation than doing it - I talk about this more in my travel guide (link in b!0, it’s free)
3. Book activities with tour companies directly instead of larger third party platforms that charge a fee. It’s often cheaper if you pay in cash and you can often book via WhatsApp messages! This also works for smaller hotels/homestays.
4. Figure out public transport wherever you are - it’s a great problem solving exercise! Taxis add up way too fast.
5. Alcohol adds up fast too. Vodka soda tastes the same everywhere, might as well pregame or even just not drink at all (shocker!).
I’d love to hear your take - What travel budgeting hacks would you add to this list??
[travel, travel finances, money, solo female travel, budgeting self growth, wellness, calm, corporate, corporate world]
#travel #budget #solofemaletravel #selfgrowth #wellness #tourism #corporate #corporategapyear #layoff taken in Bali, Indonesia by @thrivewithshreya](https://s12.imginn.com/502976438_1694195074799549_1358450493439706894_n.jpg?t51.71878-15/502976438_1694195074799549_1358450493439706894_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_p1179x1179_sh2.08_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ig_cache_key=MzQzNTIyMTQ5NjU3NzQ1MzU3OQ%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNMSVBTLnhwaWRzLjE0MjIuc2RyLnZpZGVvX2RlZmF1bHRfY292ZXJfZnJhbWUuQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=8OS9XX7KygwQ7kNvwFVZEvB&_nc_oc=AdrRF7nEM6YKaweoIIdOADr-QyYy92dK6-nqJ7pcR9838K-XPtFQPAQX0mhaiJmMtcwlyYqCZOkNiDMyj0OKsbZE&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=ZCEf_DC_DzPd7wkP3_S2iw&_nc_ss=7a20f&oh=00_AQM0pRhQyCa6TwR0ILCO6whJ62FXhGEtTQELP09yYe5_LA&oe=6ADC33CB)
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Download ![[SAVE + SHARE for easy anti-bloat recipe below]
Welcome back to another episode of imperfect wellness where we do our best to take care of ourselves with the resources we got! CCF tea is one of those things where you get to reap SO many benefits for just a couple of minutes of effort. According to Ayurveda, or India’s traditional medicine system dating back thousands of years, CCF tea helps stimulate digestive fire and relieves congestion/bloating.
The recipe is simple. Just add a third of a teaspoon of each spice (cumin, coriander, and fennel) to boiling water. Ideally let it simmer and cool for a couple minutes before you drink. You can make it stronger by doubling the quantities of each spice.
The best part is, even if you don’t have all three spices, just use two! Or one! You’ll still reap benefits without creating the fuss of going to the grocery store.
[ wellness, ayurveda, ccf tea, motivation, mental health, personal development, lifestyle ]
#wellnessmyway #motivation #slowtravel #empowerment #lifestyle #travel #burnout #wellness taken in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by @thrivewithshreya](https://s12.imginn.com/501860372_1026457249597743_3688293730017976521_n.jpg?t51.71878-15/501860372_1026457249597743_3688293730017976521_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_p1179x1179_sh2.08_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ig_cache_key=MzQzMzc4MjkwOTM2MTI2MTE5Mg%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNMSVBTLnhwaWRzLjE0MjIuc2RyLnZpZGVvX2RlZmF1bHRfY292ZXJfZnJhbWUuQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=7NRf1YdIHe0Q7kNvwGpJ_CJ&_nc_oc=Adq4bxH88YRSHmH7NoxuCBHNS02gKkry8IjaHVsAGrbA2zY9Ut1TJPmxPcD85Rzj1vtJ27l9KP8uoHJvs_FYR5m_&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=ZCEf_DC_DzPd7wkP3_S2iw&_nc_ss=7a20f&oh=00_AQOIp4S2srG0AASPoPqj4BzHSXJNPupJWkAGPb8jMgqFnw&oe=6ADC1871)
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Download ![[SAVE + SHARE with a friend who could benefit from a yoga retreat!]
Did you know that the postures only comprise 1 out of the 8 limbs of yoga? Yoga is a way of life that goes waaayyy beyond just doing a headstand (though I did one for the first time today and it was SO COOL).
Something I’ve been prioritizing during my career break is indulging in experiences that I wouldn’t be able to on a corporate schedule. I’m spending the month of August 2024 in beautiful Bali, Indonesia at a yoga center just learning as a full time yoga student. I’m not gonna lie, the adjustment to a 72 hour (very physical!) week has been HARD. This is the first time I’ve had an agenda to stick to in months and I’m finding myself relying on discipline > motivation. But I’m also learning SO MUCH from this insane schedule and looking forward to bringing you all on the journey here :)
Since a lot of my audience is corporate professionals - Yoga helps every corporate professional out there in balancing cortisol levels/stress/anxiety, physical fitness & mobility, and showing up with a level headed temperament. If you’re not already doing yoga in some capacity, take this as your sign to incorporate it.
[travel, yoga, bali, yoga teacher, yoga training, solo female travel, career break, personal development]
#travel #solofemaletravel #yoga #yogateacher #yogastudent #learning #careergrowth #careerbreak #selfdevelopment #layoff taken in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia by @thrivewithshreya](https://s12.imginn.com/499495549_909711984614106_8692924817999676636_n.jpg?t51.71878-15/499495549_909711984614106_8692924817999676636_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_p828x828_sh2.08_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ig_cache_key=MzQzMDE1OTYzOTUwMDI3MzI1OQ%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNMSVBTLnhwaWRzLjExNzAuc2RyLnZpZGVvX2RlZmF1bHRfY292ZXJfZnJhbWUuQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=2-DnmvyUJdAQ7kNvwEk1Cga&_nc_oc=AdpWvb9Ob3qHjpARrtFRp1XyDNu3aQaosoUOGCpdjqNHersXiWo15w4oEEvO7osUT2ErSQOauIuysouv0YvW2WkJ&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=ZCEf_DC_DzPd7wkP3_S2iw&_nc_ss=7a20f&oh=00_AQONF-cWtHJf19fKCyLtq50I8VmzgenNgSYZ3smsYLT_zA&oe=6ADC43EE)
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Download ![SAVE + SHARE w your friend who’s been looking for an excuse to take their next trip 👀
Welcome to things travel teaches you that corporate could never. I strongly believe that travel is an incredible vehicle to self growth and discovery. It pushes and teaches one into becoming someone they didn’t even know they were capable of. In this reel I share one of my travel stories where I experienced a crazy moment of growth (and stress lol). But in the end it was worth it because as a result of it I got to experience a new culture and make memories in a new country!
By no means is this a knock on corporate life, there’s plenty of moments in corporate that create growth as well - just differently. Please just sit back and take the story for what it is :)
And if you have one, I’d love to commiserate and hear your crazy last minute travel logistic blow up story in the comments!
[travel, travel mishap, solo female travel, travel learning, self growth, wellness, calm, corporate, corporate world]
#travel #solofemaletravel #selfgrowth #wellness #tourism #corporate #corporategapyear #layoff taken in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia by @thrivewithshreya](https://s12.imginn.com/503502508_1003903355064803_270949690937509919_n.jpg?t51.71878-15/503502508_1003903355064803_270949690937509919_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_p1179x1179_sh2.08_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ig_cache_key=MzQyOTQyNjA2OTk2MzYzMDM3OQ%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNMSVBTLnhwaWRzLjE0MjIuc2RyLnZpZGVvX2RlZmF1bHRfY292ZXJfZnJhbWUuQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=vnet3iIuyQMQ7kNvwG9QGJ1&_nc_oc=AdqrFfatZx280omN-L4I2RLzAc2JyddBByjDmNbtR5ZXBQVNaF6KpjgCTLXb9rZlGb5jinS0UaBgRVBIo0XXt4wC&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=ZCEf_DC_DzPd7wkP3_S2iw&_nc_ss=7a20f&oh=00_AQPHgcjY9IvJrWU6IKfn0brRrKJu4DY2bIYHLxsWY8_zQQ&oe=6ADC4221)
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