WHY? So you want a new job, or to change something in your life. When you talk about it with other people you just say exactly that; “I want a new job…” Somehow it just seems out of reach, intangible and you just can’t seem to find a...
Read moreNew Year is the occasion to review what happened during the previous one and plan the coming one. Before being judgmental on what we did and what we did not, I would like to share with you this beautiful talk from Brené Brown on worthiness, vulnerability and courage. I...
Read more“Dear Santa, This New Year I ask for your support in receiving three simple things: Appreciation Wholeness Perfect Timing Thank You!” Appreciation for myself This Year the preparation for defining my 2015 goal list has began in July and has taken many different forms....
Read moreI love getting my first cappuccino in the morning at the place at the corner: the friendly smile of the lady preparing it for me gives more of a boost in the day than the caffeine itself! Being positive, “positive thinking”, has to do with approaching difficult events by...
Read moreRise your hand if you like being with positive people! I DOOOOO! Whether it is at home, at work or with friends, being surrounded by positive thoughts will boost our own energy levels and make us feel like we can win against all odds. Feeling positive, being with positive people will ignite a...
Read moreWhile driving on a beautiful island in Polynesia last year we stopped to see how they were drying the coconut meat for the oil. Nobody was around so we got out of the car to smell all that coconut. At a certain point one guy comes down from a...
Read moreGratitude is one of the most powerful positive emotions: it has the capacity to dissolve any negative emotions that you are experiencing. What does this mean? It means that when you feel angry, sad, frustrated, fearful or guilty, it’s enough to focus on the things or people that you...
Read moreYou have the choice every day to be happy or not. Becoming happy is realisable, it’s in your power. Pursuing happiness takes work. It takes effort to create a great life, but it does not mean that is impossible. How committed are you to your happiness? Are you willing...
Read moreHappiness makes your life better. But you do not need to wait for big things to happen in order to be happy. In the past two years I tested a theory on my own: that small things do bring happiness. So I started to focus on those little moments or things that gave...
Read moreRecently, Lidia gave me a challenge “Take an A4, pick a person and write down all the things you are grateful for to that person”. You might be wondering what does it have to do with the title of the article? Stick with me for a little longer and...
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