In the attempt to understand what makes us feel happy, it seems I cannot overlook the topic of achieving flow. As several psychologists have researched, experiencing this state in which we are completely involved in what we’re doing, losing track of time, being focused, having clarity and losing our worries is a main ingredient to … Continue reading The art of achieving flow
Confidence is a state of mind. A state, in which we feel we can move a mountain! In times of uncertainty, for example when considering a scary leap or when we simply don’t know the outcome of a situation, our mind means well in protecting us and therefore comes up with tons of reasons why … Continue reading Building confidence in times of uncertainty
A lot of my clients come to me because they keep catching themselves complaining. About work, certain individuals, a lack of motivation, their personal relationships or how they spend their leisure time. And while they know it is in their hands to change the situation, they struggle to break this habit of complaining. They keep … Continue reading Quit complaining and do something
Photo by Jon Flobrant on Unsplash Today’s generation is struggling with a healthy work and life balance. We often work crazy hours and come home to quickly do the laundry, prepare dinner and watch some TV. On an early night, we might be lucky enough to squeeze in a phone conversation with our parents who we haven’t heard … Continue reading How to improve your work life balance
It is really challenging to be productive these days. We all have exhaustive to do lists and try to squeeze in even more tasks into our daily lives. However, instead of just trying harder, there are more researched approaches these days that help people be more productive. For some, productivity is just ticking off as … Continue reading How to close the gap between wasting time and productivity
Desperate for change to happen, but somehow you cannot break the cycle of procrastination? Know that there is something waiting around the corner, but you just don’t have the strength to go there? It is likely you have stumbled upon this blog because your cycle looks somehow similar. You can probably relate to the emotions … Continue reading Breaking the frustration cycle
I have a love-hate relationship to those ‘success’ stories that go something like this: “When I was a teenager, I had a revelation that I simply had to become a doctor. I just knew it was my destiny to help people in crisis and since then, all my decisions and actions were led by this … Continue reading 5 thought-provoking questions to find your purpose
There are so many inspirational and really useful tools, mostly free, that help you rediscovering your strengths, values and finding balance in life. Photo by Khara Woods on Unsplash Think2Perform Values finding exercise Think2Perform are offering 50 different values with a brief explanation that you can either keep or delete. Great tool to get started clarifying what … Continue reading Tools
TED talks offer a great source for inspiration - here I want to share my favourite and most inspiring TED talks that are all about reaching for something bigger in life. Photo by Kris Atomic on Unsplash TED talk: Simon Sinek | How great leaders inspire action I came across this … Continue reading Inspiring Talks
