She has left big footprints in my life — Not everyone you meet in life is meant to stay forever. Some people cross paths, leave each other memories, and go their separate ways. Such a person, who used to be an irreplaceable existence to me, came into my life and left behind one of the greatest lessons anyone could…

and when you should NOT hand in your notice — February 11 was my last day at my full-time job. After I sent my final text message to the team’s WhatsApp group, I was ready to delete the app. Then, I received a message from my former co-worker. And three others after that. Apparently, a few team members had a…

Here’s why some older people remember better than those half their age — Apparently, the human brain doesn’t always age. With simple and healthy behaviors, older people can still maintain their memories and avoid going into a mental decline. My grandmother is an example. …

How I went from two suitcases and one backpack of 47kg to a 23kg luggage — I moved for the first time in September 2017, when I went to The Netherlands to pursue my Bachelor’s degree. I flew with Finnair and they offered 40kg of baggage for students when we purchased their flight ticket. …

You build your confidence and a strong defense mechanism when you get yourself out there — Side hustles have been a way to supplement my income and get me a bit closer to financial freedom. Yet, recently, I’ve realized they could also protect me from external criticism and become my armor. The incident I’m fairly confident about my competence and I’ve made my peace with the “SEO over…

It’s more powerful than “Why wait?” — You know who you are. You are always looking forward to the next big thing. You are so focused on the future that you neglect to enjoy the present. The next time you want to celebrate a tiny win and live in the moment but resist for the promise of…

plus an extra unexpected income source — A few years ago, I thought writing for a living was nearly impossible if I wanted a life without worries about basic needs. Now, I’m a content writer with four streams of income expecting to expand further in 2023. Here are the income sources I’ve gained ever since I began…

I had to learn them the hard way — 2022 to me was a year of doing, failing, wallowing in my emotions, letting go and growing. I’ve learned many lessons that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. But there are three particular lessons I’m still struggling with: You don’t need closure to let go I had a coworker who was also a…

It’s that time of the year — Christmas is a special time of year, and it’s even more special when you get to experience the unique holiday traditions of a different country. The Netherlands has left a huge footprint in my life and Christmas was its most magical time, powered by the amazing Dutch treats. Here were…