jetlag pains

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

I’ve now traveled to 72 countries, and each one has left a mark on me in ways I couldn’t have imagined. I just got back to Prague after a whirlwind five weeks of travel, and if you love exploring as much as I do, you know what I mean: jetlag can sneak up like an uninvited guest. London to Tokyo, Tokyo to Ottawa, Toronto to San Francisco, and then San Francisco to London before landing back in Prague two days later, last Sunday. That one really shook me.

This trip reminded me to listen to my body. I honored the deep afternoon dip on Monday with a nap, resumed my morning walk in soft, early light this morning, moved my body for a good sweat, and resisted the urge to stay up too late. Giving myself permission to pause is how I keep my fuel up for the adventures I love and the life I want to live.

Now that I’m home, Asia is calling. I’m imagining three months of tasting, wandering, discovering, letting new stories, smiles, and flavors shape me. Travel isn’t just a hobby; it’s a lens through which I see the world and myself. It’s part of my zone of genius.

What about you? Have you been anywhere recently that opened your eyes to something new about yourself or the world? Just hit reply; I'd love to hear your story.

Joyfully,
Damianne

P.S. I share photos from my travels on Tiktok here and will add some more photos this week. Follow to see updates as they come. 😎

Damianne President

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