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Lessons from working at an optician

Did you know you can have new lenses put into a used pair of glasses? Having had the most random jobs really has a huge advantage, namely that you learn the most useful things that many people just don't know. Working at an optician for a year…

ShareSquare, a platform where demand takes center stage

From Surplus to Real Need: A Platform Where Demand Takes Center Stage Santa has just been, Christmas is around the corner. Buying stuff seems almost inevitable. I try to buy as little as possible during this period because I don't want to burden…

The importance of being clear in your messaging

Imagine you, as the customer, sitting at home waiting for your package that’s supposed to arrive at a certain time. You’ve been keeping an eye on the delivery window for hours to make sure you’re home. And then you get a message saying…

App: App Block

I've used this app for years now and finally took the step to use the paid version. I have a lot of trouble with stopping when I started using an app and this app helps with it. At night and in the morning I block apps so I can begin and end…
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Embrace your dramatic hormonal alter ego

Who the fuck is this dramatic person that sticks its head up every few days/weeks/months? It might be your hormonal alter ego. One of my friends calls it her Hulk. She gets so annoyed that the least bit of annoyance makes her explode. But you…
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How to stop people pleasing

Those who know me probably know that I’ve always been someone who does whatever they want, or at least, that's how it appeared. That's also how it mostly felt. But I'm discovering that throughout my entire life, I had one goal: to please the…
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What my ideal partner looks like

While writing my morning pages today, I began with the questions 'What do I want? What do I think?' prompts I've been using frequently lately. I'll delve into the reasons for that on another day. However, today, without much thought, my focus…

How to deal with second-hand embarrassment

I was walking with a family member, and he bumped into a colleague of his. He tried to have a short chat with him but didn't get much feedback. When he held his fist up for a fist bump, he was left hanging. He patted him on the shoulder, and…

Making the same mistakes

Do you hear yourself defending your behaviors or shortcomings in all sorts of ways? Because I do. I used to do it all the time. I have ADHD, which is THE BEST excuse there is. And don't get me wrong, I have ADHD , but most of the problems it…

Books & Products

Product: Bullet Journal MUS

I have been journaling for a long time now, in different shapes and sizes. Since a few months I've been consistently doing morning pages. You know? Those from 'The Artists Way'? It's amazing. I started these while I was in Italy but there I…

Product: Vann 2 Litre Bottle

I have a few product categories I get way too passionate about and water bottles is one of them. If you have trouble drinking enough water during the day I recommend getting a HUGE bottle like this one from VANN. I got this one as a present.…

Book: Miracle Morning

This is one of those books I re-read when it's necessary. I love a great morning routine and it makes my day SO much better. When I loose it, I just re-read this book and I can just pick it up. If it's too much for you, just cherry pick what…

Book: Echte vrouwen krijgen een kind (Dutch)

This book is amazing for when you're getting older and people are still expecting you to get kids. Everything about wanted and unwanted childlessness. Loved this.

Book: DRUKS (Dutch)

A bit more chill book about ADHD. Just some personal experiences with discovering ADHD and everything it entails. It taught me a few things about ADHD that I didn't know yet and a book full of recognizable stories.

Book: Finding Ultra

A book about Rich and how he found his way to unlimited strength and shows that everything is possible if you just want it bad enough. Well, maybe not everything, but a lot 😉

Book: I'm glad my mom died

In my personal and professional life I love to break through taboos. And this book does exactly that. She talks about loving her mom during her life but discovering that there was a lot wrong about their relationship. Also just a beautifully…
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Book: The fountain, find your place

For years, I had heard people discussing this book, but due to my tendency to avoid personal matters, I refrained from reading it. However, in the past year, I found a compelling reason to finally dive into its pages, and I'm grateful that I…

Book: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

This book, along with its sequels, were undeniably the most impactful reads of 2023. They profoundly altered my life, providing invaluable insights into my own insecurities and shedding light on my parents' behavior. They offered a clear understanding…

Book: Everything That Remains

A wonderfully inspiring book if you want to look at minimalism from a different - and very realistic - perspective. I love the new insights that Ryan and Josh provide. They started as real career enthusiasts and found their way to minimalis…