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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
2019 was probably the most exciting year in my life so far. Both in personal and professional aspect. Enjoying pregnancy I entered the year pregnant and I spent the first months of the year mentally preparing myself for a big life change. My life was still relatively easy and I am happy I made the [...]
The rainy season in The Netherlands has officially started. Today is the last day of October and this month it has been raining almost every day. I used to be one of the people whose moods were influenced by the weather. Especially when the weather was bad, I was dreaming of moving to a country [...]
For the past two and a half years, since I’ve been publishing my blog, it has happened to me a few times that I had no clear inspiration for a topic for my monthly article. I have noticed that this usually happens when I have too much on my mind. This month is one of [...]
Some decisions we take in a blink of an eye. Others feel like they are the most important ones we have faced so far. This article is about the moments in our lives when we find ourselves on a crossroad and we struggle to make a choice about which direction to go next. Sounds familiar? [...]
This article is a celebration of my second year writing anniversary. But what I am trying to convey with it is the importance of moving in the direction of our dreams by defining specific goals and being patient and persistent in their realization. My writing journey began in June 2017. Since then, I can proudly [...]
In January my husband and I were shopping for a present for the daughter of friends of ours. While paying at the cashier, my attention was immediately grabbed by the title of the following book: Image available via Google images Lois P. Frankel, a bestselling author, executive coach, and an internationally-recognized expert in the field [...]
Luckily, the second trimester had nothing to do with the struggles and challenges I experienced during the first trimester. On the contrary, I can even proudly admit that I have enjoyed pretty much every single day of it! My belly has been growing with a higher pace and people started noticing that I was pregnant. [...]
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