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Train of thought

4 am. A weird thought came to me. Why do we say a train of thought?

Jan 16, 2024

Train of thought

Jan 16, 2024

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Pragmatic Wisdom

Three Non-Negotiable Rules Made My Life’s Quality Skyrocket

There are things we can keep changing and ones we should stand by no matter what

Apr 24, 2024

A woman in her forties standing in the nature with horses in the background.

Apr 24, 2024

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The 3 Wake-up Calls That Completely Changed My Life

Three events that resulted in transformative shifts.

Apr 5, 2024

The 3 Wake-up Calls That Completely Changed My Life

Apr 5, 2024

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Practice in Public

How I Befriended My Fears As a Writer

Fears can become allies, no matter how daunting

Apr 1, 2024

How I Befriended My Fears As a Writer

Apr 1, 2024

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Letting Go Isn’t about Loss, It’s Your Superpower for Personal Growth

Life lessons that helped me understand the art of letting go

Mar 28, 2024

Letting Go Isn’t about Loss, It’s Your Superpower for Personal Growth

Mar 28, 2024

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Modern Women

Is the 50th Really That Different From All Previous Round Birthdays?

The 50th isn’t about symbolism; it’s about the fundamental change

Oct 10, 2024

Circles with numbers 10, 20, 30 and with 50 in the middle drew on the ground with a chalk.

Oct 10, 2024

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Pragmatic Wisdom

On the Train Through Constellations

Every journey is our opportunity to learn

Aug 20, 2024

A young woman sitting by the window on the train.

Aug 20, 2024

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Pragmatic Wisdom

The Real Price for a Culture of Convenience and Instant Gratification

Do you wonder what’s needed to experience true satisfaction? Are we still able…

May 4, 2024

A woman walking in her kitchen with a cup of coffee in her hand, with her dog beside her.

May 4, 2024

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Code Like A Girl

Make Sure You Don’t End Up Labelled “Overqualified, Under-Experienced”

On the traps of becoming overqualified and under-experienced

Apr 11, 2024

Make Sure You Don’t End Up Labelled “Overqualified, Under-Experienced”

Apr 11, 2024

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Career Paths

How Karolina Mastered Adaptability on Her Remarkable Journey From Brain Tumour to CEO

Everything changed when she saw that her obstacles were only challenges to overcome

Apr 10, 2024

A portrait of Karolina Wonchala, smiling while holding a cup of coffee. Picture taken by Karolina.

Apr 10, 2024

Ala Sheehy

Ala Sheehy

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I write for always-on-heads like me who like to observe, spot trends, and be curious about the synergies between our bodies, minds, and the world around.

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