blogging
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Leaving my 9-6 gave me peace.
After a stormy couple of years… I found peace after leaving my 9-6 job. Continue reading
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I would love if my little blog helped someone.
I started blogging in 2023, and my goal was to use this blog as a lead magnet. That failed miserably, but I was lucky to find a community where one can share their thoughts. Now I just hope that my… Continue reading
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Surviving without coffee for a week.
I, a coffee-loving biologist and virtual assistant, recently faced a forced break from my beloved brew. A dental issue meant no coffee for a week, leading to intense withdrawal and some accidental slips. This experience highlighted how much I rely… Continue reading
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The Truth About Accountability Partners. Unraveling 3 myths.
Ever set a huge, exciting goal, only to lose steam when life gets in the way? An accountability partner can be a game-changer, but the concept is surrounded by major myths that can lead to more stress than support. In… Continue reading
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Silence vs Music for focus… Music wins (but maybe it should not).
Why do we prefer music to silence? Many of us enjoy listening to music while we work. I’m no exception, as I’m listening to my ‘Work | Study | Relax‘ Spotify playlist while writing this post. That list has mainly… Continue reading
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Cats are great.
I’ve always been considered a cat person. When I was a baby, one of my first words was “bebé miau miau” (baby meow meow). It was love at first sight. I would pick up the cats or kittens without a… Continue reading
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You put boundaries, and bad people get upset. Don’t you hate that?
I am not the funniest person in the world, and I acknowledge that. Humor is not my strength, and I can be the type of person who gets upset at a mildly mean joke (or at many jokes directed at… Continue reading
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