Quitting a 9-to-5 job may sound like a daunting decision for many, but content creator Divya Bhatt appears to have found a slower and more peaceful way of life after leaving the conventional work routine behind. In an Instagram post shared on August 11, Divya gave followers a glimpse into her life in Manali, showing what her days look like after choosing to step away from the traditional 9-to-5 lifestyle. (Also read: Travel vlogger takes ‘world’s most expensive first-class flight’ from Dubai to London: ‘It’s literally an apartment’ )
Inside creator's life in Manali after quitting 9-to-5 job
The video, captioned “Life after quitting 9 to 5,” captures a series of quiet, everyday moments from her life in the mountains. From cooking in her cosy wooden kitchen to spending time outdoors, her routine appears to be centred around simple pleasures and a slower pace.
One clip shows Divya preparing food in her kitchen, surrounded by wooden shelves, plants and kitchenware. In another, she is seen spending time in her garden, surrounded by greenery and trees.
Her pet dog also appears to be a constant companion. In one glimpse, Divya relaxes at home with her dog lying beside her, while another shows the two spending time together on the balcony overlooking the mountains.
From peaceful mornings to mountain views
The video also captures her embracing the outdoors. She is seen sitting on a terrace with dramatic mountain views in the background, while another clip shows her enjoying a quiet moment on her balcony with a cup in hand.
{{/usCountry}}The video also captures her embracing the outdoors. She is seen sitting on a terrace with dramatic mountain views in the background, while another clip shows her enjoying a quiet moment on her balcony with a cup in hand.
{{/usCountry}}Even mundane parts of daily life appear different in her new routine. Cooking, cleaning, spending time with her pet, looking after her home and simply taking in the surrounding scenery seem to have replaced the rush of commuting to work and sticking to a fixed office schedule.
The contrast between her previous 9-to-5 routine and her current lifestyle is what makes the video particularly relatable. Her life in Manali offers a glimpse of an alternative idea of success, one where a peaceful morning, a home-cooked meal, time with a pet and a view of the mountains can be just as valuable as a conventional career milestone.
How the internet reacted
Divya’s video struck a chord with many users online, with several people expressing their admiration for her peaceful mountain life. One user wrote, “Giving total Musafir vibes!” Another commented, “You are living my future,” while others called it “so peaceful” and a “dream life.”
The post also resonated with people tired of the corporate routine. One user wrote, “Corporate life really missed out on this one. Mountains look gorgeous but honestly it’s hard to focus on the view when there’s a much better one right in front of the screen.”
Others shared similar sentiments, writing, “This is what I dream of,” “You are living someone’s dream,” and “Wow, so beautiful house.” Another user simply called it a “such a beautiful life.”
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