The farmer’s walk — Unless you are a professional athlete, your time to dedicate to physical fitness is limited. And if you are like most people, you would like to have a lean, strong and healthy body, but spend most of your time sitting. Probably in front of a screen. To make the most…

I will follow my dream instead Today I wrote my resignation letter. I have worked for this company for the past 5 years — longer than I have ever worked for someone else before. During these 5 years, I have poured my heart into this company and went from being…

Do you even party? — Imagine this. You stand in front of the mirror, wondering what has happened to you. Where did the last 10 years go, and why has your body changed so much? Why are you suddenly looking at someone who obviously works out regularly, has clear skin, and is brimming with a…

Fruitarian to carnivore — Over the past 15 years, I have experimented with almost every diet. It started when I decided to eat vegan in 2006. Back then, I studied forestry and became increasingly aware of the food industry’s detrimental effect on our landscapes and climate. Once I read the FAO’s report “Livestock’s Long…

How running taught me critical self-leadership skills — The ability to lead oneself is one of the most essential skills to master. It is also one of the most difficult. As the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu teaches us: “Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.” Self-leadership means that we are aware of our thoughts, habits…

How I am learning to listen to my heart — “May your choices reflect your Hopes, not your Fears” — Nelson Mandela I have been a scared person all my life. Growing up with severe social anxiety and non-existent self-esteem, I was terrified of making mistakes. I dreaded making big, life-changing, and small everyday decisions. “I don’t know” and “I…