“(…) Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that has gained renewed interest in recent years due to its practical applications in modern life, including in leadership roles. At its core, stoicism is about cultivating inner resilience and equanimity in the face of adversity, and focusing on what is within our control, rather than getting bogged down by external factors. (…)

"The Stoic Challenge" by William B. Irvine is a rather practical guide to applying the ancient philosophy of Stoicism to modern life (…)”

“(…) I had to get real honest with myself and learn that in fact, my main reasons why I was doing it were no longer aligned with my values and there was also a lot of trying to live up to OTHERs’ expectations included.

I needed to let go of that as well as any feelings of shame or guilt for not reaching the initial goal (…)”

“The positivity I practice and preach and so damn strongly believe in is not the “kind of positivity where you ignore everything that’s bad”. It’s not about being ignorant and not knowing at all what a negative experience is like and ignoring what’s going on in this world (…)”

“I see it often with my clients, and certainly have been there myself (or maybe even sometimes still are): that moment when you talk about something you want or dream about, BUT.

-But there are already so many others out there doing it, and they are more successful so I don’t have a chance.
-But I have to wait until XYZ happens so I can start this new endeavor.
-(…) but, but, but

You get the point (…)”

“The benefits of mindfulness are not scarce, starting from being more present, and over control of emotions and thoughts to the relief of anxiety and stress. Even though I appreciate that it may not be 100% beneficial for everyone on this planet, I believe looking inward and being aware of what’s going on has and will never harm anyone (…)”

“(…) you could translate the word “Lebenskuenstler” as “life artist”, but when looking it up it comes with a vast amount of different definitions (…):

“Imagine making art, not with paint or clay, but with life itself as your medium. Someone who finds beauty in the colours of life as they are put at their disposal, making do with the brushes they have got and doesn’t pout over a few mistaken strokes” (…)”

“In honor of the upcoming World Health Day on 07/04/2023, I wanted to share a little bit about my love story with fitness, and how the gym became a non-negotiable for me. Because looking after my body in form of movement, is now(!) crucial to my health and mental well-being alike.

Up until I moved to the UK in 2018, I had absolutely a terrible relationship with physical well-being (…)”

“Despite me taking months (if not years) from the moment of purchase to finally read this book, it was actually a quick read because I would devour chapter after chapter. Diving into these pages felt like King wrote down what is going on inside my head all along, just in his words. (Which also reignited the goal in me to write my book!). Anyhow, King describes the different concepts that he believes lead to a better life with simple yet beautifully selected words, right on the point, and powerful.

And it all comes down to, you may have guessed it, (…)”

“When it comes to setting and achieving goals, many people focus on the mechanics of goal setting, such as creating SMART goals and developing action plans. While these strategies can be effective, they often overlook an important aspect of goal achievement: the role of emotions (yes, dear fellow overachievers out there: feelings)

Emotions are powerful drivers of behavior, and (…)”

“(…)But what is happiness actually, and how do we get it?

As per ChatGPT it is “like a warm puppy snuggled up on your lap, wagging its tail with joy”. This a definition I found very fitting, so we keep it. When I asked it how to get it, I wasn’t as happy with its answer, yet really liked this part: “Happiness is not a destination, but a journey, so enjoy the ride!” (…)”

“(…) In two days it is World Sleep Day! So what better time to share some of my favourite sleeping hacks with you, so you can get some high-quality Zs in?

There are many reasons why we spend around a third of our lifetime in dreamland. It not only helps us recharge and be ready for a new day ahead, but we also need to give our body time for general maintenance after all the work we put it through during the day, it affects our mood, ability to focus, and perform at our best as well as to keep us simply sane. (…)”