Ingrid Alm, an adventurous writer and mother, challenges the conventional rules of life with her refreshing insights on family and travel. She discusses the importance of redefining success and embracing boredom to lead a more meaningful life. Alm emphasizes slowing down in a fast-paced world and the value of disconnecting from technology for deeper connections. She also highlights the transformative power of gap years for children, advocating for more playful, intentional living that breaks free from societal expectations.
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Assessing Values and Setting Dates
Assess your values and life direction regularly.
Set a date for pursuing your dreams and approach them playfully like an experiment.
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The Importance of Boredom and Play
Modern society over-schedules children, limiting their boredom and creativity.
Boredom and play are crucial for processing emotions and developing creativity and problem-solving skills.
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Balancing Activities with Downtime
Encourage children to pursue activities driven by inner passion, not obligation.
Schedule regular "nothing time" each week to balance busy schedules.
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Is it time to rethink the “rules of life?” What if you could redefine success, family, and adventure on your own terms?
Ingrid Alm is an adventurer, writer, and mom who has made it her mission to challenge the conventional rules of life. Ingrid has walked, paddled, and biked thousands of miles with her family in tow, proving that parenthood doesn’t mean putting dreams on hold. Her latest book, Vi Skulle Hatt Mer Tid (We Should Have More Time), dives into how families and individuals can break free from societal expectations and create a life filled with more play, connection, and meaning.
We talk about everything from rethinking family life and education to how slowing down and embracing uncertainty can lead to more fulfillment. Ingrid shares insights from her own experiences and research, offering a different way to think about what it means to truly live.
Ingrid’s insights will challenge the idea that productivity equals worth and offer practical ways to create a more playful and intentional life. We discuss the power of saying no, the importance of boredom, and why redefining success might just be the key to a happier existence. Whether you’re a parent, an adventurer, or someone looking for more meaning in your days, you’ll find plenty to reflect on in this episode.
What’s one societal "rule" you've questioned or broken in your own life? How did it change your experience? I'd love to hear what they are, and I hope you’ll share them bysending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:
Why traditional ideas of success may not lead to fulfillment
How travel and adventure can be integrated into family life
The role of play and boredom in mental health and creativity
How to set personal values and create a life that aligns with them
Why saying “no” can be a revolutionary act
The benefits of taking a gap year at any stage of life
How to balance structure with spontaneity when raising kids
The neuroscience behind stress, relaxation, and making big life changes
Why disconnecting from technology can help us reconnect with ourselves
Lessons from Ingrid’s latest adventures across the U.S. and Norway
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