Hello, I’m Alison, and I believe that no matter your age, it’s never too late to live the life you dream of.
For me, that dream is about having the time and financial freedom to travel where and when I want in retirement. That’s why I created Restless Retiree: to share practical steps, guidance and resources to help you achieve the same.
If you’re here, I imagine you’re a restless retiree too. Like me, you’re looking forward to a retirement that’s not about winding down but finally experiencing life on your own terms. Rather than stepping back from life, you’re ready for a life of adventure, exploration and new experiences.
But perhaps, like I did, you worry about having the funds and flexibility to support your dreams.
So I’m here to tell you that you can have both the fulfilling experiences of a restless retirement and the income to pay for it.
Hello, I’m Alison, and I believe that no matter your age, it’s never too late to live the life you dream of.
For me, that dream is about having the time and financial freedom to travel where and when I want in retirement. That’s why I created Restless Retiree: to share practical steps, guidance and resources to help you achieve the same.
If you’re here, I imagine you’re a restless retiree too. Like me, you’re looking forward to a retirement that’s not about winding down but finally experiencing life on your own terms. Rather than stepping back from life, you’re ready for a life of adventure, exploration and new experiences.
But perhaps, like I did, you worry about having the funds and flexibility to support your dreams.
So I’m here to tell you that you can have both the fulfilling experiences of a restless retirement and the income to pay for it.
"I'm here to motivate and educate adventurous retirees to create location-independent, online income streams that give them the freedom to follow their dreams in retirement."
We live in a unique moment in time. Thanks to the digital economy, creating a location-independent income has never been more achievable or affordable, even for those of us who aren’t tech experts or lifelong entrepreneurs.
While going online may sound intimidating, it’s no longer just for the ‘tech-savvy’ or those who’ve always been self-employed. In fact, with the right guidance, anyone can learn to build online income streams that support a life of freedom and exploration. I’m here to share my experience and insights to show you just how possible this is.
I chose this path because, although it takes commitment and effort initially, it allows me to create digital assets that are uniquely mine and provide a steady income on autopilot, allowing me to manage them from wherever I am and live life on my own terms.
Why restless retiree?
My passion for travel and freedom has shaped my life. I left full-time employment for freelancing years ago to gain the flexibility I craved. I even bought a round-the-world ticket and took a ‘grown-up’ gap year in my early 40s to explore the world.
Since then, life has changed: I met my partner, started a family and put my nomadic dreams on hold. Yet my desire for adventure never faded. Now, as I approach retirement, I’m building online income streams that support my travel goals and life’s passions, so I can set out on those long-awaited adventures.
My journey proves that age doesn’t limit our potential, and I want to show you that it’s never too late to follow your dreams.
Learn and Earn online
The path to building an automated income online can be confusing, especially with the endless advice scattered across the internet. Like many, I started by sifting through free content, which led not just to overwhelm, but also meant I wasted a lot of time and money.
But I eventually found a high-quality training platform that offered step-by-step guidance on the skills and systems I had to learn in order to earn online. This training is rigorous but reliable, and it’s backed by real people and a supportive community. It’s made all the difference, and I’m here to help you make that difference in your journey too.
I've initially followed one of the most beginner-friendly models for earning online: affiliate marketing. By promoting trusted solutions to a specific audience, this is a way of earning commissions without needing your own product or service. So I’ll recommend top tools, training and resources that I believe in and use myself, helping other restless retirees start an income stream without dealing with product logistics.
Affiliate marketing is also a brilliant way to build a passive income — a steady income that doesn’t rely on you working fixed hours every week. It requires some time and effort to get started, but if you put in the groundwork, you’ll create a business that gives you the freedom and security you seek.
Master Your Mindset
One of the biggest challenges in creating an online income isn’t learning the skills; it’s mastering your mindset. Like taking on any new challenge, learning to earn online comes with moments of self-doubt, setbacks and unexpected turns.
When I began, I worried about my age, wasting time or what people would think if it didn’t work out. But I found that with each new skill and every small win, my confidence grew. The right training, a positive mindset and a community of supportive people are now making all the difference.
My goal with Restless Retiree is to give you that same foundation of support, encouragement and practical guidance.
My Mission
With over 35 years in journalism and marketing, I know how to find, review, and communicate the best information clearly and directly. So my mission with Restless Retiree is to help you cut through the noise, providing you with simple steps and trusted resources to get you started as smoothly as possible.
And, because we're all here to build a life of freedom, independence and adventure, I'll also share my insights on travel and the best products for adventurous retirees like us.
Thank you for being here, and let’s connect. Please feel free to comment on the blog and engage on social media by clicking the buttons at the bottom of this page. Here’s to your journey!
Alison Hjul
Founder, Restless Retiree
