First of all, don’t get ill. Don’t get infected, it’s lame. Let me tell you how: you lose sense of smell and taste completely. One might as well eat dirt. Our bodies (and souls) need movement, fresh air. Only once you suddenly can’t go outside and run, do you see how much you need it. …
Category: Motivation
Work situation update
In this time I learned that in long term the good always overcomes the bad. But short term the bad can be strong. Enough to touch one’s physical and possibly even mental health. My advice, if you find yourself in an unhealthy work environment and have a case where you really can’t go anywhere else, …
When you have a very bad case of a coworker and a way to deal with it
Coming to a new work space full of fresh energy, enthusiasm, inspiration and best intentions to do the best you can only to get crushed from every angle, one doesn’t have much or any motivation left for staying in such a work environment. Sounds familiar? I hope not – for your sake. What happened In …
A little something I learned from Tom Hardy – or tip of the day
It’s obviously not a secret that I admire this amazing person. So many thoughts have collected over the time since I started following his film carrer, that I just had to share the most important ones with you. What I’ve learned from him is – just don’t care. Do what you like, what you want …
A part of me would be missing if it weren’t for Lara Croft
I first met the character at the age of about 13 years, my friend had the game. I was amazed by the story, Lara’s bravery and mostly, of course, her physical abilities. I dare say it affected my greatly and in a very good way. I will not be getting into the games, films and …
How to always be your true self and have fun wherever you are
This post was inspired by the book How to be Parisian wherever you are. I could start with the proverb: Always be yourself, there’s enough of everyone else already. It’s somewhat cliché, but it exists for a reason. It’s so much effort trying to be something or someone we’re really not and it doesn’t get …
Achieving goals – where to start?
We all want to achieve our goals. No matter how small, large, close or far they are. Some appear unachievable – but those make us feel the best when achieved! It’s quite simple – start right now. By taking one step at a time. Just divide the goal into smaller parts, for example, start by …
10 songs to get you going!
Presenting the music that always gets me dancing and increases my energy. It’s also great for working out indoors. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4Bj7Zb-YD4 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGwWNGJdvx8 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mgqbai3fKo 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3CaHeakZF4 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD4HCZe-tew 6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOMKUihPNm4 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz2GVlQkn4Q 8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDcFryDXQ7U 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOBVEq_Bi5k (I recommend not watching this video though, it’s way out of taste) And of course it never gets …
Quiet : The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
By Susan Cain This book can change lives, it has changed mine. If you’re an introvert or in any type of close relationship with one, it may just change yours too. In this world introversion is treated as a desease. As if something is wrong with the quiet thinking people. In the book it is …
Minimalism or how to reclaim your life
What is minimalism? It’s not just about material things and decluttering, although it does most often start here. Basically it’s about living a meaningful life, finding out what really matters to us, where we want to focus our energy, time and attention. The best explanation is given by The minimalists. They explain every aspect of …