We often learn that perfectionism is a positive personality trait. In today’s society, we always strive towards getting better results and it leaves the impression that everyone has to be perfect. People who appear to be perfectionists look more successful and are even more likely to get accepted for certain jobs. However, perfectionism can put [...]
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How to live mindfully
What is mindful living and why does it make you happier and more productive? Living mindfully means being present in the here and now. This sounds very easy, but it’s quite difficult. If you focus on your thoughts, you’ll soon notice that you’re either rethinking the past or worrying about the future. With mindful living, [...]
The advantages of Journaling
If you ask successful people how they achieve their goals, chances are that they’ll advise you to keep a journal. While it may seem silly, or time-consuming, it has many advantages. The truth is that I felt quite unsure about journaling for a long time. I had been working on my productivity and motivation for [...]
How to plan sufficiently and pursue your dreams
Everyone has dreams, but many of us see them as not realistic. Like a very high mountaintop, they seem unreachable – only the very strong and brave ones can climb the Mount Everest. What if I tell you that that isn’t true? Everyone can climb that mountaintop, only it’s not possible to do it in [...]
How to be strong in difficult times
How can we stay strong in difficult times? At the moment our countries are going through a crisis. The coronavirus is spreading quickly and many people are struggling. It is very easy to get swept away in all the bad news. Of course, we feel sad for people who got sick or even passed away [...]
How to gain more self-confidence
“Low self-confidence can certainly damage your life. If you are not assured in your skills and talents, you will be afraid of doing anything. Every act, every phrase, and every conversation will be a terrifying experience, each time.” – Richard Carroll This was a quote I read recently and I thought many people should read [...]
The wonders of Montserrat
It took me three visits to Montserrat to finally be able to write a blog about it. This mountaintop is famous for the black Madonna and her arrival still remains a great mystery. Legends said that she was found on the mountain in the year 880 after flashes of light shone down from heaven. No [...]
The old year
For me travelling is an important part of my life. If I’m in the same place for too long, I get bored and I feel stuck. Seeing new places gives me energy and inspiration. A good journey doesn’t always have to involve going to another country. Just seeing another part of our city or a [...]
When life gives you lemons…
Less than a year ago moving to Spain and following my dreams sounded like an illusion or at least a crazy idea that would not work out as planned. Even though I managed to overcome my fear and move away, I must say that things, in fact, didn’t work out as planned. There were some [...]
When the Romans came to Spain
A little bit south of Barcelona, on the beautiful east coast of Spain, there is a magical city called Tarragona. This city is special (and famous) because of its ancient Roman ruins and architecture. Tarragona didn't only preserve many Roman monuments, but it’s also the oldest Roman city in Spain. Besides that, the city also [...]
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