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Category Archives: Acceptance

There is always a choice

Do you ever find yourself saying “I don’t have time for this” or “I don’t have time for that”? For several years already I have been enjoying the power of an alternative expression “I have not made time for that”. And if I would really like to do something, my thinking would rather go inContinue Reading

How to create a perfect working day

A month ago I have attended a career development workshop organised by the Scottish Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology and led by lovely Sam Pringle from Beeleaf Consulting. I was fortunate to spend the whole day “just thinking about myself” in a small company of bright and academically advanced women. AsContinue Reading

Heavy snowfalls: are you still resisting?

It’s been snowing here in Edinburgh for over a week now. On that weekend of the first snow, it was fun playing outside with the boys and working with shovels clearing our car from snow and ice. I felt cheerful, as the abundance of snow reminded me of my home town and my childhood backContinue Reading

How to clear snow and ice off your car (or not)

It has been snowing since Friday evening here in Edinburgh. On Sunday early afternoon, my two boys and I went outside to dig out our toys in the garden as well as to clear our car from the snow that is parked on a side road. We potentially wanted to go somewhere by car thatContinue Reading