Writing
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 2. Playfulness and silliness can be a part of us, even as adults.
I share the importance of play in my daily life because I’m a silly person who enjoys jokes, dancing, and fun in general. I believe a work-life balance is crucial for relaxation and preventing burnout, and advocate for scheduling downtime… Continue reading
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My biggest challenges for 2026 and how I will overcome them :)
Oh my, it’s been two years since I wrote what my challenges were on 2024. I’ll start first with the challenges that remain the same, and then we’ll take a look to the (many) changes. Challenge one: Keeping the blog… Continue reading
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Level Up Your Life: The Ultimate Guide to the Gamification of Self-Improvement
Hello there! I am not used to publishing “long” articles… but I’ll give it a shot 🙂 Why? Well, I know we’ve all been there. You set a new goal, and maybe it’s learning a language, starting a fitness routine,… Continue reading
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Setting up alarms can be a real game changer.
Here I share my transformative experience with my alarms, where they turned from a source of annoyance to a beneficial tool. Initially dreading the jarring sound, I changed to a gentle alarm that increased in volume with nature sounds. Introducing… Continue reading
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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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Do you think about the legacy you will leave? ‘Cause I don’t.
This prompt about the legacy I want to leave behind hits my soul, as it reminds me that I prefer not to think about the long-term future. But that’s an issue, so I’ll commit to thinking about and answering that… Continue reading
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