You might disagree. You might think that’s not how it works. Because following this logic, I’d also be a cook, a runner, a photographer, a painter, a professional nap taker and god knows how many other things. But I am not, I am a writer. I might be a good one, I might be a […]
5 QUARANTINE ROUTINE IDEAS TO EXPERIMENT WITH
A couple months back, while I was still planning my two-month trip to Bali and New Zealand, I would have never imagined we would all be in the situation we are currently facing world-wide. I mean, who would? I had plans. I’m sure you did too. I thought at this point in time I would […]
A riff on the book “Nice Girls Don't Get The Corner Office”
Around a year ago I was wandering around Amsterdam’s American Book Centre, and “Nice Girls Don’t Get The Corner Office” by Lois P. Frankel caught my eye. As someone who’s into personal growth, the book resonated with my interest in career development, and its provocative title did the rest. So I bought it, took it […]
BACK TO THE SLOW LIFE: What Slow Living Really is About
I am writing this as I come out of my second quarantine this year. Today is the first day that I can finally leave the house and walk around freely after ten days of being confined at home. I am not complaining though, ten days go by in the blink of an eye, but if […]
This Is A Wake-Up Call: Put Your Phone Down. – The Pocket Journal
There are many things that differentiate us from others and make us diverse as individuals, but if there is something that we all have in common, that is definitely the way we are completely absorbed by our devices. Why do we all live so obsessed with our screens? On average, we unlock our phones 150 […]
JOURNALING PROMPT 001: WRITE DOWN YOUR VISION FOR 2021. – The Pocket Journal
This year has been a bit of roller coaster for many. Unexpected, to say the least. Although 2020 has hit everyone differently, we’ve all had to deal with significant changes in a very short span of time. I don’t know about you, but for me it has all gone by in the blink of an […]
HOW TO GROW YOUR LINKEDIN NETWORK & ATTRACT NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. – The Pocket Journal
Some people can’t help to roll their eyes and cringe a little every time they hear the word “networking”. However, building ties with others is a fundamental part of our human existence. We are interdependent creatures by nature, and professional networking isn’t any different. Thankfully, nowadays you don’t need to be constantly attending events and […]
DISCOVERING A MORE AUTHENTIC AND LOCAL IBIZA: AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE. – The Pocket Journal
For many people, the first thing that comes to mind when they hear “Ibiza” is the wild nights of partying and excesses, or a scene that pretty much replicates Netflix’s lousy thriller “White Lines”. Ibiza has been known as the ultimate clubbing paradise island for young (and not so young) tourists to get wasted, let […]
Being A Polymath And How To Deal With It
Do you often find yourself…jumping from one idea to another? Feeling overwhelmed with too many projects, not knowing which one you should tackle first? Do you sometimes feel disperse, like your mind shifts from one thing to another? Do you feel like your creative focus floats away in too many different directions? Do you have […]
Digital Minimalism: 5 ways to detoxify from your phone
Very recently, I wrote an article on how we live absorbed by our screens, and how we have unconsciously developed an unhealthy relationship of dependency with our devices. This comes at the high price of our time, attention, energy, and a distortion of our self-image as well as how we perceive and value the world […]
A FRESH NEW START TO 2023: DECLUTTERING AND LETTING GO. – The Pocket Journal
Do you know that feeling you get when you’re about to leave a place – somewhere you’re not coming back to – and feel the need to just pause for a second to look back and take it all in? As if once you get in that cab, that plane, that train…you’ll not only leave […]
Blog – The Pocket Journal
Landing is for the brave. Sometimes it gives you height fright and comes with a bang. Sometimes it comes with turbulence, pressure changes, and great uncertainty about what awaits on the other side. Sometimes you haven’t even had the time to buckle up, but you inevitably land anyway. Because although you might not always be aware […]
The Journal Archives – Page 3 of 3 – The Pocket Journal
Who doesn’t want to live an abundant life? We all want to live a life where we can be happy and fulfilled. However, we sometimes get stuck in our journeys, feel lost, or struggle to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of our happiness, wealth, good health and joy. Why am I bringing […]
The Journal Archives – Page 2 of 3 – The Pocket Journal
There are many things that differentiate us from others and make us diverse as individuals, but if there is something that we all have in common, that is definitely the way we are completely absorbed by our devices. Why do we all live so obsessed with our screens? On average, we unlock our phones 150 […]



