Josi’s Blog

Welcome to my blog! This is where personal growth meets actionable insights. Dive into thought-provoking articles that challenge you to take ownership of your life, rebuild self-trust, and navigate the ups and downs of both entrepreneurship and personal development!

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The logic side of self-empowerment

“(…) Self-empowerment is a mindset and a set of actions that aim to increase one's personal agency, control, and influence over their own life. It is about taking ownership of your thoughts, emotions, and actions, and actively shaping your life in a way that aligns with your values, goals, and aspirations (…)”

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The Damaging Impact of a Toxic Work Culture

“A workplace is a place of collaboration and growth, yet too often it can become a breeding ground for negative behavior and an unhealthy culture. Unchecked, toxic work cultures can sabotage the success of the business and cause serious damage to the morale and mental health of its employees.

At its core, a toxic work culture is an environment where negativity, fear, and a lack of trust are commonplace(…)”

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I am Josi

“And the LAST piece of the puzzle was my business mentor who suggested I should consider changing my business name to my own name.

>>>First reaction: HELL NO (typical chimp reaction by the way)

Then this morning this quote popped up on my feet: "Feel your power to shift old patterns into new patterns"

So, I there sitting like: "riiiiiiiight, something is going on here..."

And I got curious, what is it specifically about this name change that scares me so much, or what is causing the resistance?

I found an answer (…)”

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The ABC of inner child work

“The inner child is the part of ourselves that retains memories, emotions, and beliefs from childhood. It is the foundation of our emotional and psychological well-being, and when it is wounded, it can impact every aspect of our lives. Healing the inner child is an important step towards personal growth and happiness. In this article, we will discuss how to heal the inner child (…)”

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Tough, calm and resilient with William B. Irvine

“(…) Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that has gained renewed interest in recent years due to its practical applications in modern life, including in leadership roles. At its core, stoicism is about cultivating inner resilience and equanimity in the face of adversity, and focusing on what is within our control, rather than getting bogged down by external factors. (…)

"The Stoic Challenge" by William B. Irvine is a rather practical guide to applying the ancient philosophy of Stoicism to modern life (…)”

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I dropped out of uni SO close to the end

“(…) I had to get real honest with myself and learn that in fact, my main reasons why I was doing it were no longer aligned with my values and there was also a lot of trying to live up to OTHERs’ expectations included.

I needed to let go of that as well as any feelings of shame or guilt for not reaching the initial goal (…)”

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Positivity - but not as you may think

“The positivity I practice and preach and so damn strongly believe in is not the “kind of positivity where you ignore everything that’s bad”. It’s not about being ignorant and not knowing at all what a negative experience is like and ignoring what’s going on in this world (…)”

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Less apologising, more embracing

“I see it often with my clients, and certainly have been there myself (or maybe even sometimes still are): that moment when you talk about something you want or dream about, BUT.

-But there are already so many others out there doing it, and they are more successful so I don’t have a chance.
-But I have to wait until XYZ happens so I can start this new endeavor.
-(…) but, but, but

You get the point (…)”

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Mindfulness reimagined

“The benefits of mindfulness are not scarce, starting from being more present, and over control of emotions and thoughts to the relief of anxiety and stress. Even though I appreciate that it may not be 100% beneficial for everyone on this planet, I believe looking inward and being aware of what’s going on has and will never harm anyone (…)”

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The many definitions of a “Lebenskünstler”

“(…) you could translate the word “Lebenskuenstler” as “life artist”, but when looking it up it comes with a vast amount of different definitions (…):

“Imagine making art, not with paint or clay, but with life itself as your medium. Someone who finds beauty in the colours of life as they are put at their disposal, making do with the brushes they have got and doesn’t pout over a few mistaken strokes” (…)”

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My From-Hate-to-Love relationship with fitness

“In honor of the upcoming World Health Day on 07/04/2023, I wanted to share a little bit about my love story with fitness, and how the gym became a non-negotiable for me. Because looking after my body in form of movement, is now(!) crucial to my health and mental well-being alike.

Up until I moved to the UK in 2018, I had absolutely a terrible relationship with physical well-being (…)”

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Vex King - it’s a vibe!

“Despite me taking months (if not years) from the moment of purchase to finally read this book, it was actually a quick read because I would devour chapter after chapter. Diving into these pages felt like King wrote down what is going on inside my head all along, just in his words. (Which also reignited the goal in me to write my book!). Anyhow, King describes the different concepts that he believes lead to a better life with simple yet beautifully selected words, right on the point, and powerful.

And it all comes down to, you may have guessed it, (…)”

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