I never thought of myself as being selfish. In school, I was a total push-over because I never said no to helping people. Since I can remember, I was always proud of being a good listener and a loyal friend (I would have made quite a good dog I think). But here’s the thing: I […]
Personal Development
Personal development is a vast topic, but it basically just answers the question: how can I lead a happier life and be more successful? And this is what this category is about. Discover how to make the right choices, overcome limiting beliefs and find happiness in everyday life. And so much more! Just dive in and start reading.
How to make the right choices to reach your goals
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Have you ever believed that your success depended on external factors, and not on the choices you make? I did. I’ve always thought that I was limited by my talents (or lack thereof), my personality, circumstances. And luck, maybe. Of course, I always heard stories of people living in circumstances far worse than mine and […]
3 reasons to rely on yourself to be successful
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Have you ever wondered how you can rely on yourself to find happiness and success? Then this article is for you! Before I start, I just want to make something clear: by no means am I trying to say that you can’t be with loved ones to succeed. But sometimes you just progress faster when […]
How to stop being afraid of failure
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Just like a lot of people, I used to be afraid of failure. For me, failure in school meant that I didn’t try hard enough. It was my fault, and my parents made clear that I had to avoid it. But bad grades weren’t the only failure I feared. For instance, my mom always taught […]
Searching for positivity – my story
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DISCLAIMER For this blog, I have divided my story into 3 parts. My IBS story, my shyness/introversion story, and this part about searching for positivity. These stories are part of my life, but they aren’t necessary equally related to all the problems I’ve faced, the solutions I’ve found and the tips I can share. In […]