Summer is upon us and I thought it was about time to revive this blog with some light summer reading (and listening!) for you. Because what’s better than accompanying this time of the year with a nice book or podcast while you enjoy a light summer breeze, a beautiful view of the sea or the mountains (or your garden)?

On the morning of 19 January 2016, I opened Forbes on my phone and found my name on the very first 30 Under 30 Europe list. What nobody saw was the part-time job, the unpaid volunteer work, and the voice asking whether I'd earned any of it. Ten years on, here's what that title actually gave me, and what it never could.

What happens when you stop? What happens if you pause for a moment, stop the thinking machine, sit down and just…be. This is where being starts.

The 4 levels of self-development. Self-development, also known as personal development, refers to the intentional and systematic process of growing oneself mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

It’s the end of the year and the perfect time to take a moment to reflect on what you have accomplished this year.

Time to celebrate! Find a list of my favorite podcasts and start your growth journey today.

Learn more about the behind the scenes of my weekly newsletter, which celebrates its 5 years and 200th issues.

Discover how to build resilience during tough times by embracing ambiguity. Learn strategies to adapt and thrive amidst uncertainty.

What do you usually do when you cut your finger? You look for your first aid kit! What if you had a first aid kit for moments when you feel low or you feel like you are being hard on yourself? Look no further!

Emotions can hit you like a wave. But you know what? There’s a beginning and an end to every emotion and it is all about riding the wave and listening to your needs.

What are women most afraid of? Fear can be a driver, fear can be a long-time companion, and fear can also be an obstacle between you and your next step. Be it in your career or your private life, you’ll come across it all the time.

It’s impossible to change the past and we can’t predict the future. And this is exactly where mindfulness starts. Mindfulness is about focusing on the present moment and what is happening in the now, instead of worrying about tomorrow and living in the past.

Winter is still upon us and I am sure that I am sure that I am not the only one who thinks that we would all need way more light and sunshine right now. There are also plenty of studies that will prove this and seasonal affective disorder also clearly exists.

How to live a self determined life. Living a self-determined life doesn't mean that you have to quit your job or move countries or make any other radical changes, it's all about the small steps. It's almost like building a new habit where you break up the big change you would like to achieve in micro steps.

Everyone is talking about personal development and so many programmes promise to become “the best version of yourself”, but what is it actually and where to start?

Let me help you overcome your limiting beliefs! You can do this exercise with all kinds of limiting beliefs and all you need is a pen and paper, and a 10 minute time slot. Let’s go!

Sharing more about my personal journey of self-development in this first blog post of the year. May it inspire you, may it make you reflect and may the reading be worth your time.

It is time to slow down, get cozy and read books in front of the (imaginary) fire. Who knows, you might even find inspiration for a Christmas gift!

Welcome to my mental download on the topic of reflections! You will learn more about the term mental download later (what a suspense, right?).

It’s mid-October and a good moment to take stock of your progress. Be mindful and reflect on what worked, what didn’t and be gentle with yourself.