Have you ever felt the need to start your life from zero? To reinvent yourself and say “this is the new me”? I’m sure you have! When we are younger, changing gears doesn’t usually feel like so big of a deal. If you don’t like your school, your job, or your city, you just start […]
As I forgot to pack a book for the holidays, I bought the first one that seemed interesting at the airport. I have to say that I was sold the moment I read the back cover. It was about a 30-something woman who felt like she couldn’t get anything right in her life and nobody […]
Making a big, bold change in our work life, like changing careers, quitting our job, or starting an online shop, feels scary. Sometimes it’s just the fear of losing our financial status, but most times, it feels scary just because we worry about what others may think. Whether it is our friends, our colleagues, or […]
Welcome back to the Changing Careers Series! On each episode, I’m going to handle a different freelance career: A profession typically performed by people who have their own business, and work from home – or anywhere else. This week is all about ghostwriters. Let’s get started! What does a ghostwriter do? A ghostwriter is a […]
We all have that friend who always seems to have luck. Who got the best grades at college, applied for a study abroad scholarship and – guess what – got it. That friend who’s successful at work and looks happy with her personal life. You know what I’m talking about, right? And having someone like […]
If you ask me, being a freelancer is the best way to work. However, we all know that not every freelancer spends every single day working at the beach with a piña colada to hand. In fact, I don’t know any freelancer who can afford working like that on a daily basis – and make […]
Have you ever wanted to change careers? Would you like to try something new but you think it’s too late? Are you scared of making a fool of yourself? You know, 10-20 years ago, saying that you wanted to learn another profession to look for another job was highly challenging. How could you quit your […]
If you’re still trying to figure out what the Danish mean when they talk about “hygge” – that cozy moment which gives you a feeling of wellness and happiness -, buckle up ’cause “ikigai” is already here! This Japanese philosophy wants you to be happy. It lets you find out what makes your life worthy […]
If you’re thinking about creating an online course and teach about your area of expertise, you’ll probably get to a point where you start doubting. About yourself. About your skills and know-how. And you start wondering whether you should be teaching at all. Why should anyone listen to you anyway? You’re not an expert, right? […]
If you want to work on your own and become a freelancer, you’d better get used to the idea that you’re going to enroll in more than a couple of online courses. And not just before you take the leap and quit your job. Nope. You’re going to keep on learning – what’s the word? – […]
Let’s be honest here… How often have you dreamt of changing careers and starting from scratch – but you felt afraid of what others could think of you? You’ve worked so long in the same place, and you’ve already gained so much experience that some people would consider it a shame for you to start […]
Welcome back to the Changing Careers Series! Each month, I’m going to handle a different freelance career: A profession typically performed by people who have their own business, and work from home – or anywhere else. This week is all about how to become a freelance writer for blogs. Let’s get started! What does a […]
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