In my last blog, I wrote about the effects of neuroplasticity and stretching yourself to experience new things. Neuroplasticity means that your brain rewires and you create new neural pathways. Going out of your comfort zone stimulates the creation of new and different neural pathways. In these times, most of …
When you think about doing something that is out of your comfort zone, like changing jobs, moving house, or ending a relationship, you probably feel - you guessed it - a little uncomfortable. Even just thinking about leaving your comfort zone can make anyone feel somewhat stressed out. And while …
Have you ever had to make a decision where you got stuck in an endless circle of weighing your options, overthinking the decision and eventually not doing anything at all? You’re not alone. This frustrating - but common - phenomenon is called analysis paralysis. You just can’t seem to make …
When we have to make a decision in life - any decision - we tend to approach things in a rational way. What are the options? What are the pros and cons? As I mentioned in a recent blog, this way of handling decision making can work in some occasions, …
Do you feel stuck in a rut? Did you get that job you always dreamed about and you’re wondering: is this it? Are the goals that you set for yourself years ago not that relevant to you anymore? If your answer is ‘yes’ to any of these questions it might …
Many of us spend a big chunk of our daily lives working. On average, you spend a whopping 90,000 hours of your life at work and how you feel at work greatly impacts your general happiness, fulfillment and sense of purpose. In reality, a lot of us are not satisfied …
It may seem trivial, but people who feel appreciated at work generally feel more engaged, motivated and energised. Feeling appreciated no matter what situation we’re in is a basic human need: We want to feel like the people around us love, appreciate and care for us. So why would the …
So you’re thinking about making a career change. Or you’re considering moving to another home, another city, or even another country. In your head you’re making pros and cons lists and you’re asking your family and friends for advice. And in the end? You’re more confused than where you …
We all have bad days at work, which can make us question if we are on the right path in our career. But how do you know if you’re just going through a rough patch or if it’s really time to consider a career change? 1. You don’t feel excited …
It’s a feeling we have all felt at some point in our career: feeling like you’re stuck in a rut. It’s a pretty ambiguous feeling: you do like your job, but you feel there might be more and you just don’t get that excited about your career anymore. Especially working …
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