Ever since I became financially savvy I have always been obsessed with increasing my earning capacity but that was only because the cost of living is so high that you almost need a high income to get ahead in life especially on a single income.

I'm 31 working as a nurse in NSW and honestly getting more jaded by the day and there are days I day dream of somehow paying off my mortgage, getting a lower paying but less stressful cruisy job and live life on easy mode since most own cost of living won't be as high being mortgage free.

At this point in my life I don't even care about retiring early or financial independence, just having a less stressful life would be god send.

Anyone else feel the same way ?