Time To Thrive Blog
Now is the time to get unapologetically selfish!
We’re told self care is important. That we need to look after ourselves before other people. But we’re also told that being selfish is bad.
How to survive and thrive as an entrepreneur
With no colleagues around or boss telling us what to do, being self-employed can feel lonely at times, and it can be hard to stay motivated. But it doesn’t have to be that way! I share my own experience of thriving as an entrepreneur and give you some helpful ideas to be happier and more productive in your own business.
3 Steps to Reduce Stress Right Now
When we don’t express our emotions we become stressed. We bottle up strong feelings and avoid confronting people. To reduce stress, we need to express our emotions and set boundaries.
How to find meaning in your life
I was strolling down Kastanienallee, one of the trendy shopping streets in the former East Berlin, with my bestie visiting from Sweden.
STOP people pleasing by setting healthy boundaries
I started to jot down all the things people said to me in the past when I set my boundaries—when I stood up for myself or for my daughter:
How do you get clear on what you really want? Slow down.
You know what I’ve been thinking lately? – That I’d like to be a snail sometimes. I wouldn’t want to carry a big house around, but I would like to be slow as a snail from time to time.
Think you’re wasting your time?
I have a confession to make. I said I would never look at my e-mail while waiting for the traffic light to turn green in my car. When my husband does it, it always annoys me, “are you crazy? It’s really dangerous!”
Not inspired to set yearly goals? Do this instead!
How is the beginning of the year unfolding for you? Do you have new energy or are you already tired from trying to make this year different?
3 steps to starting the new year with more energy
How can we start the new year with more energy after yet another strange year of living through a global pandemic and difficult experiences?
How to rest without guilt
I told my neighbour I was back from a 4-week holiday, and she looked at me with surprise and asked ‘how is that for your clients’? I checked in with my inner judge, but it turned out she had nothing to say today.

I’m Katarina
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