Category: Motivation

  • Keep going

    Leave your fears behind. Don’t be afraid of stumbling and falling. Failure isn’t falling down; it’s staying down. If you fall, get up and move on. Stay focused on your goal. Forget about obstacles. Henry Ford said, “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off…

  • When life surprises you, you surprise life!

    When life surprises you, you surprise life! “The key to success is playing the hand you’re dealt like it was the one you wanted.” I came across this quote recently and it really got me thinking. Life throws curve balls at us all the time. As we grow through life,…

  • My first photography exhibition

    I received a DSLR camera for my birthday last year and I’ve been thoroughly enjoying myself! Of course, it helps that I live in Berlin, which is unarguably one of the most ‘cool’ cities in the world. Berlin is a treasure house of art, history and culture among other things,…

  • Walking the worries away!

    At the beginning of last month, I made a mid-year resolution (yes, those are totally a thing!). I resolved to walk 10,000 steps every day. Enough was enough. Ever since I had landed in Berlin, I’d been trying out the various kinds of breads, puddings, desserts and every single flavour…

  • Live your best life

    I came across this inspirational quote some time ago: “The key to success is playing the hand you’re dealt like it was the one you wanted.” I’m not sure who the original author of the quote is. Nevertheless, I think it’s brilliant! Life throws curve balls at us all the…

  • Reconnect, reflect, research

    Things seem pretty crazy at the moment as we struggle to come to terms with this new normal. Here are three things you can do to feel better during this quarantine time: 1. Re-connect with friends and family. As we grow older, our circle of friends grows smaller. Life gets…

  • Three short, positive quotes

    Three short, positive quotes 1. Expect nothing, appreciate everything. Live with gratitude and see your life change. Give love, friendship, and care without expecting anything in return. If you expect something back, it’s an investment, not a gift. Be grateful for every little thing. The more you count your blessings,…

  • My 10 rules for a happy life

    The current situation has given me plenty of time on my hands. I’m using this time to introspect, reflect, learn and improve. Life is full of ups and downs, calms and storms. That’s a part of life, right? The important thing is to learn from your experiences and take away…

  • A life of purpose

    Hell is… having no direction in life. Imagine waking up every morning, going through the motions, with no goal in sight, and feeling like you’re not getting anywhere. That sounds like hell to me. Personally, I feel most alive when I’m challenging myself, learning and improving myself. From my experience,…

  • Follow your dreams

    “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt If you love yourself, if you respect yourself, if you believe in yourself and your dream, NOTHING can stop you. It all depends on your attitude towards life. Thomas Jefferson said: “Nothing can stop…