Published in Better Humans·PinnedMember-onlyHow I Successfully Implemented David Allen’s Powerful Productivity SystemA step-by-step guide to implementing GTD and accomplishing more. — I worked for 10 hours today. I had a short lunch break and a coffee. I felt exhausted. I looked at my to-do list and I was only halfway through. “What have I been doing the entire day!? “— I’d ask myself. This used to be my typical day. …Productivity6 min readProductivity6 min read
Published in Borderless Journal·PinnedMember-onlyWar in Ukraine from a Russian Perspective: How It Affected My LifeCivil citizens are paying the price. — It’s been over a month since Russia invaded Ukraine. There is probably no one left who isn’t aware of it yet. Thousands of people died, cities have been destroyed, and millions of civilians have left their homes and fled Ukraine. It’s heartbreaking to even think about it. I’m not going…Ukraine4 min readUkraine4 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·PinnedMember-onlyHow Not to Run out of Ideas: A 3-Step Guide to a Sustainable Idea GenerationStop worrying about the lack of ideas and enjoy the writing process. — Writing is a creative process that requires a constant flow of ideas. When I first started writing, I thought I’d run out of ideas on day two. I didn’t have a system for collecting my ideas. …Creativity5 min readCreativity5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyWhy Season 4 of ‘Stranger Things’ Is the Worst Season so FarIt’s more disappointing than ever (spoilers indicated). — “We don’t know a lot, but we do know a lot of the big broad strokes. (…) That’s sort of where we are in season four. We have the big broad strokes. It’s just now about filling in those lines in the details.” — Ross Duffer. The identical twin brothers…Movies4 min readMovies4 min read
Published in Borderless Journal·PinnedMember-onlyLiving Abroad Is Not Easy: The True Cost of This DecisionWhat I had to give up behind the scenes. — We all have dreams. Dreams about a better life, wealth, adventures, experiences. Some people dream about a big house with a garden and two dogs, others dream of a high-paid job in investment banking. Whatever it is, it matters to you, so you strive to achieve it. I was no…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life·Mar 8Member-only4 Simple Lessons I Learned When I Turned 30 That Will Help You Later in LifeHow to stop worrying about getting older. — Three months ago, I turned thirty. Curious to know how I felt? The same as the day before when I was still 29. For many people turning thirty (forty or fifty) means a great deal. …Life5 min readLife5 min read
Published in Better Humans·Mar 7Member-onlyMy 3-Step Bulletproof Strategy to Reach My Self-Improvement GoalsHow to find time for learning, reading and growing personally. — Have you ever felt like you want to try so many things but there is not enough time? I used to feel this way too. I would have a lot of goals and ambitions but could never reach them all. …Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Published in Borderless Journal·Mar 6Member-only3 Surprising Things I Learned When I Applied for Citizenship of Another CountryI didn’t see it coming. — Two months ago, I submitted my application for Austrian citizenship. I’ve lived in this country since 2015 and have been waiting for this moment for a long time. To say I was excited would be an understatement. All my life, I’ve been concerned about visas, immigration, and residence permits because…Travel5 min readTravel5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 9Member-onlyOne Life-Changing Decision That Got Me Through the Hardest Year of My LifeHere’s how you can do it too. — Every year is different. Every year is unique. We start without knowing what to expect. We set goals and commit to new year’s resolutions, but we don’t know what the year will bring. This was the case for 2022 for many of us. I spent that New Year’s Eve with…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Published in Borderless Journal·Nov 19, 2022Member-only5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Beautiful Oslo, NorwayHere’s why this Nordic city is worth visiting. — What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Oslo? If it’s cold weather and blond-haired Norwegians, I can’t blame you. These stereotypes are strong. Although they might be true, there is more behind the scenes. Norway has so much to offer — from the vibrant culture…Travel6 min readTravel6 min read