How I found what life is about. Textual version at the end.

Expressing and sharing your struggle gives it meaning and shows you that your experience can have an impact on the world Whether you are in a low mood for no obvious reason or you are experiencing grief and trauma, this simple creative exercise can immediately lift you up and give…

Or how I found humor in tragedy. Textual version at the end. A narrative version told in Why Humor Allows Us to Overcome the Tragedy of Life And Death.

Is it any good making kids believe in Santa? I can barely see anything in the dark, but my eyes adjust and I slowly recognize that the other presents are already under the tree. I slowly take my bags and try to make as little noise as possible with these…

Give yourself permission to enjoy the holidays Maybe you know exactly what to do this X-mas and don’t need anyone to tell you to enjoy the holidays. But if you are anything like me, December is also a stressful month in which everything needs to happen before the big day…

Try this simple journaling technique for mental health — What do you do to start your day? Exercise, journaling, or nothing special at all? I was in the last category. But I found out that a short reflection on the day ahead strengthens my motivation and the feeling of control over my life. …

5 simple tips on how to develop your unique artistic voice in writing — While reading the book “Find Your Artistic Voice” by Lisa Congdon, I realized what makes certain writers stand out. They have a distinct voice! …

Beat procrastination and other struggles through humor and visualization We’ve all been there. Whether you are struggling with a mental disorder or not, you have most likely struggled with procrastination at some point in your life. In fact, maybe you are also struggling with negative self-talk, which only makes everything…

Two inspiring personal stories that will change how you see female strength. Who Are “Ordinary” Women? It’s Women’s day and just like every year, I expect to see many tributes to women who were extremely successful against all odds. …

What I went through while working my dream job in academia. — Do you have a dream job you would anything for? Note the last five words: “you would do anything for”. This is the real danger of landing our dream jobs. …

Living across the globe I learned what I like, what I dislike, and what I don’t have to fear anymore. Told through funny comics. In the age of digital nomads, we are often bombarded on social media by these amazing traveling lifestyles of people constantly hopping from one country to…