Evergreen Bookclub 4: ‘The Gift of Maybe’ by Allison Carmen
The fourth Evergreen Bookclub pick is Allison Carmen’s The Gift of Maybe. Here, we use this book as a launching pad to question our need for certainty, and attempt to use the power of ‘maybe’ to live lives that are less anxiety-filled.
Refreshing 2021: Final quarter life and routine shake-up
With less than eighty days left of 2021, I’m thinking about what small tweaks I can make to my routines and goals in order to finish off the year feeling satisfied. Read on to find out what I’m doing for this final quarter, and get some ideas of ways you can shake-up your own plans.
All things writing, authoring, and creativity (Interview with Dani J Norwell)
Today I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Dani J Norwell. Dani, who has recently published her second collection of short stories, shares insights into writing, creativity, and transitioning to a full time author career.
35 things I love
I turned 35. I thought it might be fun to write a short post telling you about some of the things I love. Read on to find some things that might become your favourites too!
When they say, ‘it gets better’ (guest post)
Today, we have Dalia back for another guest contribution. This piece focusses on her experience of the first few months of motherhood and the lessons she has learned.
10 Lessons I’ve learned in four (+) years of motherhood
My eldest son turned four recently, so I decided to write about ten lessons I’ve learned over the four plus years I’ve been a mother.
Emergency kit for reducing anxiety: 10 strategies that work for me
Ever have a bout of anxiety creep up unannounced, and then wreak havoc on your everyday life? I have. Multiple times. Here are some simple strategies to use (both in the short and long-term) to quench those anxious thoughts.
Reclaiming my alone time as an introverted parent
An article of mine has been published on the blog Introvert, Dear. Here I describe the challenges I faced having my second son at the onset of the pandemic, and the simple strategies I used to reclaim my alone time during this challenging period.
Easing my pandemic baby into the 'new normal'
My second son was born a mere two weeks before the world turned upside down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As Germany has begun easing back into a ‘new normal’ following a seven-month-long winter lockdown, I’ve started noticing the impact of the isolation and stress on my son’s development. Here are some strategies I’m using to expand his comfort zone and make up for lost time.
Fertility challenges as an expat in Germany (interview with Rin)
I had the pleasure of interviewing Rin about her experiences facing fertility challenges in Germany as an expat. Read on for her story and advice to others who may be in a similar situation.
How the concept of a 'portfolio life' has changed the way I view my career
Read about how the concept of a ‘portfolio life’ has revolutionised the way I think about my career. Here, I tell a bit of my career backstory and then discuss what it means to live a portfolio life.
Evergreen Bookclub 3: ‘Make your bed’ by William H McRaven
The third instalment of the Evergreen Bookclub is ‘Make your bed’ by William H McRaven. It’s a concise little book packed with life advice and lesson learned through surviving the Navy.
The emotional aftermath of an emergency c-Section (guest post)
Here, Dalia has written a beautiful piece describing the conflicting emotions surrounding how the birth of her son unfolded.
'Don't ask, don't get' - applying this simple piece of advice has been a game-changer
‘Don’t ask, don’t get’ - you’ve probably heard this advice before, but have you applied it lately? I hadn’t until a few months ago when I took a chance, asked, and got. The result has changed my daily life in a major way.
Experiences in making and growing a family abroad
Head over to Global Mobility Trainer where I discuss various aspects of ‘global parenting’ with Anna.
The pandemic has heightened the maternal wall - what can we do about it?
Head over to The Egalitarian to read my guest post about how the pandemic has heightened the maternal wall even further + what we might be able to do about it.
Simple approaches to productivity and time management that real people use and actually work
Want to improve the way you manage your time and work? Read on for some simple strategies from my Instagram community.
Evergreen Bookclub 2: ‘The Elements of Style’ by Strunk and White
In the second edition of The Evergreen Bookclub, we’re diving into Strunk and White’s classic: The Elements of Style. I cannot overstate the importance of having a good grasp of the ‘rules’ of the English language, in order to write and communicate in a ‘clear, brief, bold’ manner.
A letter to my new mother self
Here I’m starting off a series of a range of new mother stories. This is my letter to my new-mum self, where I reflect on the difficult initial night after my first son was born.
Life-changing friendships developed through social media
I teamed up with Steffi (Adventures of Steffi) for an interview about online community. Here I discuss how putting myself out there in the online space (via my blog and Instagram) has had a quite significant positive impact on my life.