2017 resolutions - update #5

I know, I'm late and I haven't posted here in a while. What happened?

My New YouTube-Obsession: Lavendaire

I have to admit, my posting schedule is currently not so great. The culprit? I found an amazing YouTuber, and I just can't stop watching her videos. Meet Aileen!

Recommendation: 16Personalities

"Self-knowledge is the beginning of all wisdom." I'm not entirely sure that's a known quote in English, but that doesn't make it less true. :) So today I want to recommend 16Personalities to you.

Design Your Ideal Day

Sunset by marcoreyesgt

What would make you happy? When thinking about what kind of life you want to have in the future, it's easy to end up thinking about possessions: a car, a house, some cool gadget, a boat... Think again: why do you want these things? What if you have enough money to buy all these things, but you would need to work long days and maybe even weekends to be able to keep them? Would you be happy? Right, let's look at happiness from a different angle.

2017 resolutions - update #4

Wet street by skeeze

Whaaat, this is already the last day of February? Past time for an update!

Realize your dreams - set SMART goals

Diary by Nikolay Frolochkin

We all have dreams. Big dreams. The thing is, big dreams are difficult to realize. What you really need is a plan. A list of SMART goals that will help you to make that dream into reality. So, what is a SMART goal and how will it help you?

The best way to (un)load your dishwasher

Tableware by congerdesign

Time for another quick tip! If you have a dishwasher, you're already lucky that you don't have to spend time washing your dishes by hand, but what it the most efficient way to (un)load your dishwasher?

Bedroom improvement ideas

Pillow by manbob86

Lately, I've gotten into the habit of putting all my "floating thoughts" in lists. It helps to give you the feeling that you aren't forgetting anything and to keep your mind calm and rested. One of the lists that has grown quite long is all the improvements I would like to make to my bedroom. (And why!) 

Boost your productivity with Pomodoro!

Tomatoes by Anelka

Today I want to share a productivity method with you: the Pomodoro technique. I discovered it a few years ago and when I oblige myself to use it, I just get more done. I'm a fan! So, how does this work?

2017 resolutions update #3

Forest Path by bertvthul

Here we go again, another 2 weeks passed! Let's see how I'm doing. :)

28 Days Exercise Plan for Beginners

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Don't get too excited, I didn't assemble my own exercise plan, but since one week I started following the Blogilates Beginner's 2.0 plan. Continue reading for a calendar with links to the matching videos and my personal experience up until now!

Quick tip: have Date Nights!

Beach Romance by AllieWare

Life can be extremely busy sometimes: work, family, friends, housework, hobbies... And at one point you realize that you barely make time for your partner anymore... No longer! Time to plan Date Nights!

Minimalism with muchelleb

Hi all! Today it's time for another YouTube recommendation! I found this channel a few weeks back, and I've been waiting for a good moment to share it with you. And now it is! :)

Purifying meditation

Meditate by Pexels

I'm not that much into meditating (yet), but sometimes I like to do it in bed to help me fall asleep. This one in particular, I "created" myself years ago. (Or I must have read about it somewhere, but I really can't say where anymore. Anyway I feel it grew into what I do now quite organically.)
Since I'm not much of a "meditator" myself, I suppose it's pretty easy to follow along.

Why you should stop ordering lunch

Bread and butter by andreas160578

Back from my business trip and ready to go! For today just a short post, but a useful one. (I hope!) Did you ever think about how much money you can save by preparing your own lunch?