Pinned28 lessons on my way to 28Some reminders to myself — I am turning 28 in a few days. And what a year it has been. At times I felt it could not be better and other times I felt completely lost — having no clue what I want to do or who I want to be. Life includes highs and…Self13 min read
PinnedThe end of my detox month in LisbonSharing 3 of my personal lessons learned — My trip to Lisbon is almost over. A month of new experiences, new culture, new foods and lots of sunshine. A long holiday that makes it hard to go back to Holland. However, the biggest long term benefit will usually come after the trip. Travelling on your own results in…Lisbon6 min read
Jun 3A quick rant about self-improvement and personal growthAnd why I think it is only making people less happy — I think the whole self-improvement movement is only making things worse. It is a bit like arming school teachers to stop gun attacks from happening. Some will think it is a solution, but it isn’t. Let me explain my reasoning. There has been an extreme self-improvement movement going on for…Self Improvement3 min read
May 2150 simple truths of lifeJust as a reminder that life is not that complicated — Most things are extremely simple. Yet I often forget them. This is my personal list of reminders. None of them is mine, all are inspired by others around me. Health: Move a lot. It does not really matter what you do. …Truths Of Life4 min read
Apr 20How is it really to live abroad for a month?Including the good, the bad and the lovely — Spring is slowly awakening in Lisbon. I am sitting on the grass in my new favourite park, just 5 minutes away from my Airbnb. The park is named ‘Estrela’ meaning star in Portuguese, and I think that it would indeed be lovely to watch the night sky here as well. …Lisboa6 min read
Mar 19On HappinessSome quick reminders for myself — We are all struggling with happiness from time to time. We feel dissatisfied or stressed and we start asking ourselves what to do to be happy again. Therefore 6 short reminders regarding (un)happiness: 1. Turn it around We often ask ourselves what will make us happy. But it is easier to figure out what…Hapiness2 min read
Mar 13How to pick a job you actually like?Advice for my sister who just graduated — Last Friday I joined my sister’s graduation party. Yes, after 2 years of Covid restrictions, we were finally allowed to come together and party again. And what’s a better reason to come together than a graduation party? The moment you graduate is a moment you are looking forward to for…Graduation4 min read
Jan 26How to make better decisions?The simple rules I need myself — Rule 1: Just pick Let’s address the elephant in the room; most decisions do not matter. It does not matter if you wear a green or blue hoodie, if you drink your cappuccino with oat or soy milk or if you drive home via route A or route B. I can spend hours hemming…Decision Making3 min read
Jan 9What should we not forget when starting a business?My take on it. — I work on innovation projects as an innovator within an innovation hub. Do not try to change the world It happens often that we are all thinking too big. A focus on making millions of euros or changing the world. It is extremely hard to figure out beforehand what ideas are going to do so. …Business2 min read
Dec 30, 2021Planning for the future or living in the present moment?My take on it. — My short answer would be that we need both; we need to plan for the future and we need to enjoy the moment. Living in the moment Living in the moment is not a spiritual practice or requires us to mediate all day. It is just consciously being aware of the small things that…Power Of Now2 min read
