The COVID-19 dilemma: “To live or not to live?”

The COVID-19 dilemma: “To live or not to live?”

Have you happened to ask yourself any of the following questions in the past few months? To visit my parents/grandparents/relatives or not?To go back to the gym or not?To send my kid(s) back to daycare/school or not?To have some fun with friends or not?To celebrate my birthday or not?To attend a friend’s/relative's wedding or not?To book [...]

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.

Quote by  Anais Nin I was talking with a friend recently and she told me she admires my courage and confidence. This conversation left me quite surprised and made me think about the long way I have gone to get where I am right now. I have not always been courageous, let alone self-confident. For [...]

Three years of writing. The journey continues…

Three years of writing. The journey continues…

June is reserved for celebrating yet another writing anniversary. This June it’s been three years since I published my very first article on LinkedIn (A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP). A great opportunity to look back, reflect and share with you my experience from the past three years - my [...]

Lessons learned while being “locked” at home

Lessons learned while being “locked” at home

Today it’s been exactly 46 days since the corona virus lockdown has started in The Netherlands. These 46 days mark one of the most challenging periods in my life. In my previous article on this topic “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” I touch upon the challenges of two full time working parents taking [...]

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade

It’s unbelievable that the world as we know it has changed drastically in less than a month. How many of you remember a period when schools, cafes, restaurants and hotels have closed doors for an indefinite period of time? All major sport events and tournaments, including the Olympic games in Tokyo, have been canceled or [...]

A meaningful activity a day keeps the burnout away

A meaningful activity a day  keeps the burnout away

This month’s theme was inspired by an interesting article* that argues that working less might not be the most useful advice when it comes to avoiding and/or recovering from a burnout. Finding meaning in what you do is another important factor in the equation that would keep you away from a burnout. Since no one [...]

Why is it important to preserve traditions?

Why is it important to preserve traditions?

My home town, Razlog, is famous for preserving its traditions. Each year there are plenty of opportunities for its inhabitants (and any enthusiasts) to dress up in traditional Bulgarian clothing and to gather in the center of the town to celebrate together by holding hands and forming a long and colorful folk chain dance (horo).  [...]