Welcome aboard Raine!
Good on you for making a change in your life and knowing when to stop doing that crazy 12 hour a day schedule. Sometimes we realise that it's not worth that when it's too late, so good to see you did that earlier on!
Bucket list to travel alone you say? Well, I have a lot of experience in that field , for me it's the other way around! I wish I could finally travel with people, it gets lonely on your own. But you are right, there are advantages , when you make your own decisions where to go , what to do, what time to get up, when to stop, how far to walk, change your mind 10 times a day if wanted and even hang out with strangers if you feel like as you meet people on the way and maybe even have some fun unexpected surprises. It also gives you a chance to reflect and learn about yourself, it can be scary sometimes, but it also makes you stronger, not everyone can handle travelling on their own. For sure, a good experience though. Good luck and all the best on hive! :)