Category: Life
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The Evolution of Friendships: Embracing Change as Adults
This post is not meant to explain any breakthrough discovery, or really anything you do not already know: friendships come to an end, sometimes. Often, for some of us. Everywhere, you find advice on how to get over a romantic breakup, or what to look for in a partner, but who really teaches us who…
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Practical Self-Care: Merging Indulgence and Growth
I do not know about you, but every time I search for self-care tips, I get a little depressed. The content online does not quite fit my expectations, or at least it fits them only partially. After a few years of wondering what was missing, I have finally come to the conclusion that as everything…
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Understanding Non-Judgmental Personal Growth
Today, I thought I would write a post on one thought that has been stuck in my mind. Some of you would know, from my last post, that I have recently been the victim of a serious accident and thus, have been home far more than usual, recovering. So far, 2024 has been a year…
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Surviving a Life-Threatening Accident: My Life-Changing Lessons
A few weeks ago, I almost lost my life in a car accident, getting hit by a huge truck on the driver’s side. Not to sound dramatic, but I am miraculously alive today, and able to write these words. A few ribs have been hit, and my lung has suffered considerably, but still: I am…
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Hard truth – Failure builds success because success is tougher than you
I have been having discussions lately on “overnight success”. You know, this myth that some of us are made successful overnight? For some, this does not look like a myth: success appears extremely fast in a given realm – I have been there myself in specific areas of my life.
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Overcoming Anxiety with Fear: A Unique Coping Method
I had never been anxious and, when I saw posts aiming to help anxious people, I used to be forever grateful that I did not need those. This was before my last burnout (hopefully the last one in my entire life). Burnout can deregulate things in you, and for me, this has been anxiety. Bear…
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Is University the Best Time of Your Life? Truth Revealed
A few weeks ago, I was working again in Germany and had the opportunity to talk with a student there (Huy, if you read this, hello!). I love talking with students, and it is probably one of the parts of this job which I enjoy most. When I was a student, I feel like I…
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It is your first time at life: just relax (here is how)!
I have never quite understood the race for ‘figuring it all out’. I do understand how calming this seems on paper, but let’s be honest: would not we be bored stiff if we had it all figured out? Actually, I know personally (and you probably do too) people who either do seem to have everything…
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Unveiling Your Potential: A Cure for Imposter Syndrome
The content provides a personal perspective on imposter syndrome and offers actionable steps to overcome it. The writer emphasizes the importance of recognizing one’s potential and being open to opportunities, while also suggesting the regular reading of affirmations and the creation of a portfolio of achievements as supportive actions. The personal touch and practical advice…
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Why emails kill your efficiency and mental health (and how to correct it)
I have published lately a post on a mindset shift: looking efficient is sometimes counter-efficient. In the latter, I suggested writing an entire post on the question of emails, and why they more often than not kill your efficiency. On average, we receive about 100 emails/day when in a leading position, and somehow I do…
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