Jacquelyn Armour

Jacquelyn Armour wants to share the world through the eyes of someone who has wandered the streets of 90 countries, learning about herself and life along the way. She is someone who is curious, sees the world a little differently and loves joining the dots. She believes when your eyes and mind are open you receive more from the world.

In October 2021 she published her first travel memoir, Follow Your Joy, on her birthday. The memior focuses on how she lives her life by following the feeling of joy.

The outcome we seek is never the destination or the goal, but is the journey we take when we do the stuff that brings us joy.

I’m excited for you to connect with Jacquelyn, check out her work, and follow along as she continues to shine a light on the 'elusive' emotion of joy and helping you live a life on your terms, designed by you - with daily moments of joy.

I'd love it if you'd introduce yourself, what you do, and what you're working on.

I am Jacquelyn Armour based in Glasgow, Scotland. I published my first travel memoir 'Follow Your Joy' in October 2021 and run an instagram page sharing all things joy and how i live my life.

How did you get started?

Following travelling to San Marino in the summer of 2020, my 90th country, I felt guided to share some of my travel tales, and the experiences that have guided and influenced my life.

What Inspired the work you’re doing?

As a lover of travelling, I'm constantly inspired by stories shared on my travels, world history, and the possibility of what could be - living by the philosophy 'you get from the world what you put into it'.

What is your biggest passion? Do you feel like you're living your passion and purpose?

My biggest passion is travelling and following that feeling of joy. Now that I have found what brings me joy, i want to share this with others in the hope they find their joy.

What is your joy blueprint? What lights you up, brings you joy, and makes you feel the most alive?

I am someone who is curious, a keen book worm who loves wandering around lost in a library. Major Podcast listener. An explorer, who has been fortunate to travel to 90 countries - mainly solo. I love joining the dots and believe when your eyes and mind are open you receive more from the world. Experiencing a new destination or culture brings joy into my life.

I adore the freedom of running. I love photography, architecture and street art. Cycling my bike, dancing around to my favourite playlist. Being silly with my niece and nephew.

How do you live intentionally? Are there tools/resources/practices that you rely on to help you stay mindful and grounded?

I make sure I am out in nature most days, connected with the present moment. Feeling the air on my skin, the smells, and senses from my surroundings. I set an intention each day to bring joy into my life and share this with others.

What would your younger self think about what you're doing now?

She would smile and think my life is wild. She would be proud. I like that idea.

Do you have a go-to mantra or affirmation?

"You haven;t came this far, to only come this far"

What is your biggest dream?

My dream is that i continue to explore this world and enjoy the journey as i take on new adventures and experiences - continuing to learn about myself and life along the way. By sharing my tales and journey, people realise they can be and achieve so much more than they could every once imagine. I am that girl.

To connect with Jacquelyn and learn more visit www.followyourjoy.uk and on Instagram @followyoujoy_ja and her book Follow Your Joy is available online at all large book retailers.

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Jacquelyn Armour - Author, "Follow Your Joy"