I once heard somebody say, “Live simply so you can simply live,” which I wholeheartedly believe in. It’s so hard in this complex day and age to keep it simple. It’s why I try to make it an everyday intention. Otherwise, I’d get swept up in FOMO and other people’s agendas. We live in this massive […]

WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I PRIORITIZED ADVENTURE. I WANTED TO TRAVEL THE WORLD, SO I DID. Then, I discovered entrepreneurship and developed a passion for defining your own destiny, so I prioritized the entrepreneurial journey and my career. I started seeing early signs of burnout. I discovered yoga and meditation, which led me to restructure […]

WE ALL NEED CLARITY AND HEALTHY BOUNDARIES TO STRUCTURE OUR LIVES AND FOCUS ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT. Boundaries keep us from straying from our priorities so we can say, “Yes” without resentment and “No” without regret. We live in a very busy world. Like many people I know, I always want to maximize my […]

Sometimes life starts spinning out of control and you start to feel like you’ve lost your balance. If you recognize any of these signs creeping into your life, take immediate action to regain control over your overall health and well-being, and restore balance and peace. 1. You have chronic exhaustion. You are burned out! Every […]

Sometimes when things go wrong, fear takes over and we are unable to move forward. We get stuck anticipating the worst-case scenario. Mistakes and failures can drag us down unless we take action to move forward and break through the barriers of fear. Success takes discipline, resilience, and self-awareness. Here are 7 ways to get unstuck […]

Every now and then, we come across some weird vibes. Your environment just doesn’t feel right. The energy is off. It feels heavy and dark. Maybe you can’t put your finger on why, but being in your home, office, hotel room, or wherever: it gives you a bad feeling. Sometimes people bring bad vibes into […]

The entrepreneurial journey to success is often paved by one failure after another, rather than lots of success stories. All our little failures lead somewhere, mostly forward. That is my story. I have made a lot of mistakes, mistakes that made me feel so ashamed that I sometimes didn’t even want to get out of bed, […]

Procrastination is bad, right? …or is it actually good? Try thinking of procrastination as practicing the art of managing delay. It gets a bad rep. I think people mistake procrastination for self-sabotage—taking actions that intentionally hinder our progress—when procrastination is simply inaction. In fact, putting off decisions or actions in your daily life can produce […]

No matter what we do, life will be challenging at times. It will hand us lemons. And making lemonade might not always be the best choice. Ugh – it sucks when we take a sudden trip to unrelenting hell. All we can do is get through it and grow stronger. Sometimes it’s not even worth […]

Leadership is a form of social influence. An inspired leader has the ability to translate their values into actions, and engage a group of people to collectively move in the same direction. Personally, I think of leadership as a mindset in action, and not a title given to you. Expertise alone does not automatically make you […]

“Being present” is a state of awareness in which we can practice unbiased and honest reflection. I aim to live wholeheartedly  – and this requires me to have the ability to not get lost in my thoughts. Learning the art of being present gives you the ability to learn how to pause before taking action, so you can return to […]

When I left the tech startup world in 2010, I was already pretty burned out, yet I had no real idea why that was the case. I wanted to start a business that aligned with my purpose while being healthy, happy, and highly productive, ALL at the same time. Little did I know that being […]

I struggle with anxiety A LOT and I also suffer from adrenal fatigue. I have come up with a variety of tricks to not only calm my mind, but also maintain more focus. Stress itself is actually not bad. Your physiological stress response is an important and necessary part of life, designed to prepare your […]

As a German national, it is often assumed that I am an expert in time management. Could be true! It might be in my genes, or it might be a learned behavior. I am indeed very good at managing my time. I am, however, not very punctual, which is very ‘Un’-German of me. We all […]

It’s easier to do something every day than it is to remember to do it every other day. Treat those healthy habits like brushing your teeth. We all know about the importance of brushing our teeth. It is vital to our ‘overall health’ and let’s not forget that it is not very pleasant to speak to […]

  I’m not one of those people for whom things are easy. I don’t get lucky, and nothing in my life tends to just fall into place. I work hard at everything I do. My life is more of an obstacle course than anything else. I don’t know why. My guess would be that a lifetime of nomadic […]

Witnessing immature male peer culture, its function as a breeding ground for aggression, and the silent consent within its construct are great concerns of mine.  What gets me upset about this topic is the reaction of men, the lack of action, and the prevalence of silent approval. Many men are showing very strong reactions to it, and many voice their disapproval to […]

Reclaim your morning and seize the day. Having a “morning routine” allows me to be my best version of me. I can master the madness that is my life and my mind. Yes, you heard me – the madness in my mind. I’m one of those people. My mind will get the best of me […]

Stay Healthy and Happy on the Road with My Top 3 Tips Ever wonder what is in my suitcase? It’s not what you think. I travel light, but I have some interesting items in my luggage. As you know, I’m a sucker for the open road. I am not, however, a fan of feeling displaced, travel-worn, and […]

I suck at setting SMART goals. Shocking! I know. And considering that I help people set goals and create meaningful lives, this might be concerning. WHAT? Why would you even listen to me then? I suck at setting SMART goals because I find them ineffective. I think they are SMALL goals. I don’t think anything […]