Category Archives: money & work

Job search Buddhist style

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On having no ambition

Western materialism teaches you to put all your attention and determination on making a success of business; but in India we are taught to make that same effort for God. — Yogananda I’ve heard several times in my 30s and … Continue reading

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When you make a £1000 mistake

How do you feel when you make a costly mistake? I’ve done it recently with a DIY project. There were disbelief, anger, and self/ other-blaming but gladly, only momentarily. I’ve practiced radical acceptance and surrendered immediately—if the Universe needs £1000, … Continue reading

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Overcoming challenges and growing through struggles – my talk on resilience #burnout #mentalhealth

Cathy Lawson and Alison Burgess of I Have Got This invited me to take part in their Resilience Matters series. I talk about some of the challenges I had to overcome and how I did it, my corporate burnout and … Continue reading

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So, a job found me…

After 2 years of emptiness, I am back in the energetic vortex of the Universe and things are moving again. I do nothing, yet nothing is left undone 🙂 In the end, despite all my (half assed to be honest) … Continue reading

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On giving it all away and being someone else’s synchronicity

First there was the money plant that my sister gave me. Right after that a sum of money equivalent to my ex monthly income manifested itself. It did not magically fall from the sky, it was a result of previous … Continue reading

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What if money was no object?

We’ve had our first session of the ‘Exploring What Matters’ course from Action for Happiness that I am running as a volunteer. It was amazing. That night I felt elated, buzzing, euphoric. We have been blessed with 20 participants who … Continue reading

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Happiness at work – promotion is not the only way

I have been thinking about this post for a while. As we start 2018, evaluate what we achieved and formulate our goals, I thought I’d talk about my recent findings around happiness at work.

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Highly sensitive people at work – interview

I did an interview with my friend Anastasia who is a coach specialising in helping Highly Sensitive People (HSP) succeed at work. I hope some of the tips I am sharing may help provide a new perspective to introverted and/or … Continue reading

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How to fail better and not spiral into anxiety every time you make an ass of yourself #happiness

Recently I screwed up big time at work and panicked. It’s been a while since I experienced such anxiety when your heart races, you get tunnel vision, beat up yourself endlessly and your mind is engaged into a negative thought loop, … Continue reading

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Minimalist happiness: radical saving as a way to liberation

Universe seems to have given me the answer to my question about work vs freedom vs money. Minimalism is the answer.

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How much money do you need to be happy?

I’d like to build on the last week’s blog post and talk about money vs happiness. I recently learned that scientists did quantify the ‘money vs happiness threshold’. Actually seeing the number somewhat has shaken my conviction that ‘to be happy, … Continue reading

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It’s Never Too Late To Start

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Escape The City – My Freedom Manifesto

I am back to work after 9 months of self discovery and career break. I have escaped the city! I am now an account manager at the cool digital agency. I wrote this in my first week at work.  

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George Monbiot On Career Advice

I am going through a massive career change. I am trying to change what I do from corporate to impact. I am guided by the amazing Escape Manifesto, and still it’s not easy. Lots of stuff to figure out on … Continue reading

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