In the Intentional life category I write about: self-care, personal growth, minimalism, journaling, healthy lifestyle, self-improvement, happiness, gratitude, work-life balance, power of routines, automation.
We often think of happiness as something that just happens—a fleeting feeling that appears when the right mix of circumstances comes together. But what if happiness wasn’t always accidental? What if there were things you could actively do to bring more happiness into your life?
Read More »How to Create More Happiness in Your Life
In a world where instant responses, rapid project turnarounds, and relentless deadlines have become the norm, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. As leaders, we’re often caught up in meeting goals, pushing our teams forward, and achieving tangible results. But beneath all of the KPIs and targets, there lies something far more valuable and irreplaceable: our time.
In this post, inspired by our latest episode of The Coffee Journeys Show, we’ll explore how leaders can live more intentionally by understanding the true value of time.
Read More »Time’s True Value: A Leader’s Guide to Intentional Living
In today’s fast-paced world, burnout has become an all-too-familiar topic. We hear about it in workplace conversations, read about it in wellness articles, and many of us have experienced it firsthand. But what if I told you that burnout doesn’t just happen overnight? Instead, it’s a gradual process that unfolds in stages, eroding your mental, emotional, and physical well-being over time. Recognising burnout is going to be critical part of the self-awareness process.
In my latest podcast episode, “Recognizing Burnout Before It’s Too Late,” I break down the 12 stages of burnout and share insights on how to spot these signs early to prevent complete exhaustion. Today, I’m bringing some of that discussion to the blog to help you understand and recognize the warning signs in yourself and others.
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Today’s post is all about pushing your boundaries—through something as simple as a conversation that makes you uncomfortable. Sounds intriguing, right? Well, it’s time to dive in!
Whether you’re leading a team, managing your business, or just navigating the complexities of life, you’re bound to face uncomfortable conversations. But what if I told you that there’s a way to practice handling these tough conversations—with something as simple as your next coffee order?
Yes, you heard that right. So, grab your coffee, sit back, and let’s talk about how to build confidence in uncomfortable conversations… starting with coffee.
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Self-awareness is essential for leaders and for all of us. It enables us to understand ourselves, build strong relationships, make better decisions, continuously learn and grow, and inspire others. It is a foundational trait that contributes to effective leadership. It helps to uncover your purpose, your inner why. Something that drives you and motivates your actions. It is often an example of number one trait of a good leader character.
Read More »Uncovering Your Purpose: The Power of Self-Awareness and Close Connections
Some time ago, I wrote about the lessons we can learn from our kids and how quickly they grow. I have recently been pondering on this topic as I have had to learn negotiating with kids more effectively. “Do it because I say so” is never a good idea. Fortunately, there are plenty of sources we can learn from. One of them is a book written by a former FBI hostage negotiator. Yes, you heard it right. We can implement the techniques used in negotiations with kidnappers and apply them to our families and leadership at work.
Read More »Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
In a world that constantly demands our attention and involvement, finding a balance between work and personal life can be a challenging task. However, what if we shifted our perspective from seeking balance to creating harmony in our lives? To kick off the second season of my podcast I invited my first guest. Michael Sliwinski, the founder of Nozbe, a modern productivity app. Throughout our conversation, we explore various topics ranging from travel experiences to technological advancements while emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and growth. We discussed the concept of work-life harmony, sharing insights and reflections on how to navigate the complexities of modern living.
Read More »Lessons from traveling with kids, earthquakes and intentional use of technology with Michael Sliwinski
Maybe there is a better way? I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the difference between setting habits and making New Year’s resolutions. I used to be all about the resolutions at the start of the year, but I’ve realised that setting habits is a much better approach.
Read More »Are you making New Year’s resolutions?
Someone asked me this question two weeks ago. It completely blew my mind and derailed me.
It is one of the questions that it’s worth pondering. I’m going to give you a short mental exercise that will help you how to think think big.
The year draws to a close. It’s natural to find ourselves caught up in the frenzy of a year-end reflection and summaries. We evaluate achievements, reminisce about milestones, and set new goals for the upcoming year. However, amidst the chatter of accomplishments and resolutions, one word dominates our discussions and plans: “deadline.”
Read More »Rethinking Deadlines: A Year-End Reflection 🕰️