Ideas on life, writing & personal development from a full-time writer, localization specialist & language enthusiast living in Germany.

Joined January 2022
Do you feel trapped by your own life? Anxious, burnt out & listless? You know you're meant for something more, but you never quite get anywhere. You can change everything, starting right now. Here's how:
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The real secret to productivity 馃殌
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Go slower to go faster. Racing drivers know it, marathon runners know it, but do you? Somewhere between wanting to be a perfect parent, partner & person, I forgot the part about slowing down... Now I have to pump the brakes so I can take care of myself.
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Since moving, it's been amazing to have a room to use as an office. Having a set space for focus is so much better than working from a table in the living room! Environmental boundaries matter as much as emotional boundaries. Where can you improve?
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The art of journaling isn鈥檛 just about putting pen to paper; it鈥檚 a voyage into the depths of your mind. A journey where each word can untangle thoughts, making room for clarity and peace. Have you traveled these depths today? 馃摉鉁嶏笍
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New skills, better habits & a stronger self don鈥檛 appear overnight. It takes time, effort, struggle, failure, discipline, commitment & repetition to change who you are. So don鈥檛 get downcast. Take good actions & you鈥檒l get there one step at a time.
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Embracing a growth mindset isn't just about celebrating the wins. It's about valuing the lessons in every setback. Take a moment today to reflect on a recent challenge - what did it teach you? Growth is hidden in unexpected places. Keep evolving.
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Still not hustling today. Just out enjoying the fish 馃悹 Usual programming resumes on Monday.
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Spent the morning chasing my daughter round the play area in a science museum. Seeing the world through the eyes of a child, everything is fascinating. Curiosity never killed the cat. It鈥檚 the path to new discoveries. Stay curious.
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Afternoon pick me up. This is my favorite coffee in Munich 鈽曪笍 have to drink it at least once per trip. They have a tiny shop at the Viktualienmarkt but they鈥檙e making coffee from dawn til dusk every day. Great lesson in finding what you love & then doing it properly.
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Now that was fucking great!
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Going on an adventure for a few days 馃С
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Every day is a chapter in the book of life. Yesterday's mistakes are merely lessons, not sentences. Start fresh today. Write a page worth remembering.
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After 2 months on Huel, I'm delighted by the price benefits (less than 6 euros / day for 2 meals & a snack vs. 15 euro lunches), but I'm getting bored of drinking powder. It's a fun experiment, but I like eating real food, especially with savory or salty flavors!
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If you have a 9-5, annual reviews can be a tough topic. I hate it 馃槨 But with the right attitude, you can gain a lot from the feedback on offer. Take your ego out of the equation & really listen to what they say. You might just find your path forward.
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The changes I made helped me become more confident, more willing to engage with dissenting opinions & more ready to take the initiative. Within months I got a raise, a promotion & then a new job鈥擨 made that feedback work wonders for me!
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So while it can be a challenging season, feedback can sow the seeds for your future. Filter out the noise to find the good stuff. Then embrace it. There's no limit to how far you can go.
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Embracing a growth mindset doesn't mean you're never allowed to feel down. It means recognizing that every setback is a set-up for a comeback. Growth isn't linear. It's okay to stumble.
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