Pre-pandemic I was working in a company where the culture was particularly toxic. They had the biggest turnover rate I've ever seen and the level of frustration / unhappiness among my colleagues was over the roof. I suppose I have that company to thank for because it triggered my desire to quit my job without... Continue Reading →
I can make very organised to-do lists every time I move, it will never make it completely stress-free. I must have moved about 20 times in my life already (not kidding) and yet I can safely say the last one has been the most painful. It just doesn't get any easier with time! It also... Continue Reading →
I am no therapist but I want to cover this sensitive topic because I've been through it myself in a past relationship. One of my ex boyfriends was addicted to gambling and it took me a year to find out. No one knew about it. I remember the shame and guilt associated with his addiction,... Continue Reading →
In less than 3 months from now, we will have to move out because our rental contract is coming to an end and the landlord would like to sell the flat. It's a situation that could be stressful for some, but this is routine to me. I would need more than 2 hands to count... Continue Reading →
We all have the same number of hours in a day, yet we don't manage this precious resource the same way. Before the pandemic happened, we all had the excuse of being "busy" with work, not fitting everything in the schedule because of many other commitments. Would you say things have changed since we suddenly... Continue Reading →
Everyone has experienced failure at some point in their lives. What matters is how you react and what you learn from it. After all, many successful people have failed big time before succeeding. Some famous examples include: Walt Disney, Stephen King, Oprah Winfrey, JK Rowling or even Bill Gates. And there are many others... You... Continue Reading →
We all know how lockdown has affected people's mental health this year and pets may have played a key role in our wellbeing. Pets could indeed be lifesavers through a period of social loneliness, but not only then. In so many ways, they can help us live mentally healthier lives! The healing power of the... Continue Reading →
Last year I was working in a finance company where the culture was really bad: ignoring people's work-life balance, asking employees to work during the weekend without any compensation, expecting us to arrive at the office as early as possible in the morning and leave as late as possible in the evening, not to mention... Continue Reading →
"Wouldn't it be amazing if you could travel into the future, see where you messed up, and then go back in time to rearrange things in order to make your future better? You can. If you can foresee regret, you can mind-travel to the future. If you can train yourself to mind-travel effectively, you can... Continue Reading →
Once again, everything escalated very quickly over the weekend and a second national lockdown has been announced in England. Other countries in Europe have already made this decision so it was only a matter of time for us to follow. Is there anything more terrifying than announcing it on Halloween day? I doubt it... So... Continue Reading →
Halloween is coming up!! I've always loved it because of all the treats, the fancy dress themed parties and all pumpkin style candles. But... I will try and avoid too many sweets this year (losing weight, remember) and I have no intention to dress up to go to a Halloween party either (thanks to COVID-related... Continue Reading →
If you read about my Fijian experience, you know how I found myself stranded in a foreign country far away from home, not knowing when I'll be able to leave. I had to take a step back from the situation I was trapped in and learn how to appreciate the good things, I had a... Continue Reading →
Big Girl Big City 