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Somehow many of us often tend to search for happiness in external factors. When I was in my twenties I assumed that I will finally be happy when I graduate, find my dream job, leave my boyfriend and move to a warmer country. My expectation was that something from the outside world will magically turn [...]
Finally seeing those two lines on the pregnancy test. Hora-ah! I AM PREGNANT!!! For some couples it might have been a long period of waiting before the magic happens. For others, the pregnancy news might come as a surprise. Either way, there is no doubt that seeing the positive line on a pregnancy test is [...]
During the last five years I have guided software implementations at various smaller and bigger, national and international customers. Being the one responsible for the success of the implementation, I have often asked myself the following questions: What makes some of my implementations more successful than others? and Why are some of [...]
In January this year I had to go to the Leidschendam-Voorburg municipality, in The Netherlands, to register our marriage and my new surname. Instead of a receptionist, I was welcomed by a cute little robot, Evie, who asked me whether I have an appointment and showed me the way. And this is a small municipality [...]
I am a person who sometimes feels nauseous when I am too tired, when I haven’t slept well, when the weather is too hot, when I am suffering from a migraine or when I have my period. Too much information you would say, but please bear with me for two more minutes because I believe [...]
How long can you withstand the urge to check your phone? Less than an hour? A few hours? A few days? Weeks? Months? A year? My answer on a normal day would be less than an hour. A few hours at the most if I am at a training, in the cinema, on a flight, [...]
Yes, dear, you got that right. In this article, I will share with you how I taught myself to enjoy being sick. You might wonder whether the words “enjoy” and “being sick” can even be used in the same sentence. Well, just keep an open mind and hopefully, by the end of this article, you [...]
Life at 25 Life was so tough at the time this picture was taken. (Or at least it felt so at that moment). During my Master studies I was an active member of STAR, the study association of the Erasmus University (RSM), and together with a group of other members, we organized a study trip [...]
I bet you most probably prefer to scroll down and check out some more posts, pictures or videos right now. To browse pointlessly through content online in order to be entertained and even for a moment to forget about your tough day, and basically all your current problems and responsibilities. Me too, so that makes [...]
I believe that we all need help and support once in a while. And this is perfectly fine. Life is tough enough and we cannot and shouldn’t expect that we can do it all on our own. However, some of us find it awkward to ask for help when we need it. Unfortunately, this often [...]
Written by Neli 