Category Archives: work

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

Posted on May 8, 2022 by nomadoftheuniverse

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…

Posted on June 18, 2021 by nomadoftheuniverse

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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Happiness at work – promotion is not the only way

Posted on January 13, 2018 by nomadoftheuniverse

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

Posted on October 21, 2017 by nomadoftheuniverse

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

Posted on March 25, 2017 by nomadoftheuniverse

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

Posted on October 14, 2016 by nomadoftheuniverse

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?

Posted on June 1, 2015 by nomadoftheuniverse

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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Do Work You Love: Career Change Workshop Series @theescapeschool

Posted on August 3, 2014 by nomadoftheuniverse

You may know that Escape the city community played a role in my career change. They have now launched The Escape School and plan to host regular business and career changing events at their new permanent place. Exciting! This series of … Continue reading →

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Escape The City – My Freedom Manifesto

Posted on January 20, 2014 by nomadoftheuniverse

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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14 Most Powerful Ted Talks For Disruptive Career Change

Posted on June 3, 2013 by nomadoftheuniverse

If you are trying to radically change what you do (I am at the moment) or are thinking about it, this playlist should provide the ideas and inspiration. If you are an overnight success story or not, keep trying! How … Continue reading →

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