Self improvement, Minimalism

7 Things You Can Do This Year To Be More Awesome

I recently watched a TED talk by a French neuroscientist about brain cells. She discussed the idea that even as adults, we can continue to grow new brain cells and expand our minds, if only we stimulate our brains in the right way. It’s actually being discussed in a lot of podcasts and articles these …

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Germany, Destinations, Stories

When In Berlin

It was taking me a while to find the bar. It was supposedly atop the fifth storey of this shopping mall carpark, yet when I got to the fifth storey, all was silent. I wandered for a minute or so, trying to find signs of life. Bars usually aren’t hard to find – lots of …

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Musings

The Real Reason You’re Afraid To Chase Your Dreams

I still remember that day. We’d just finished our Christmas holidays. It was the first week back at work – a Tuesday morning, January 11th, 2011, 9:06am. Not to be specific or anything. I walked into my boss’s office and asked if I could have a minute. We sat down and I just told her. …

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Travel Tips

7 Tips For Staying Safe On Free Wifi While Travelling

Take a moment to think about your phone.  Think about how much stuff is on there. How much personal stuff. How much stuff you would never want anyone else to see. The angry email you sent your ex boyfriend ten years ago. All the flirty text messages from Jessica at reception. Your artistic naked selfies. …

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