One topic that frequently comes up when I talk to women about starting their own business is fear. They let the fear of failure prevent them from going for their dreams.
Read moreStopping to breath is also an important task on the To-Do-List
Being a person who thrives on cranking out work and crossing off every task on the to-do-list, I have a difficult time taking a break now and then. It’s too much fun to keep on going! But I’ve learned the hard way when it’s time for me to take a break.
Read moreHow to hire the right team members
Your team will make or break your company. So how do you find the right candidate to join your team and company? Here are some interview questions that will help you hire the right person.
Read moreIt's so quiet
I miss you like crazy. It’s been over a month since we dropped you off at college and it’s feels like months. And this is after having visited you almost every weekend…
Read moreBuild your negotiations skills
One skillset you are going to need in both life and business is good negotiation skills. We all want to be able to stand up for ourselves, get what we deserve and fight for what we think is right, and good negotiation skills will help you achieve that.
Read moreSwedish waffles recipe
Swedish waffles! So good for breakfast or dinner. In Sweden you would never eat waffles for breakfast, but we are not in Sweden now, are we? Don’t forget to have some strawberry preserves and whipped cream at home. You don’t put maple syrup on Swedish waffles.
Read moreWhat is your why?
A “Why” statement is a sentence that describes your unique impact and contribution in life. Why do you the things you do, and what do you want to contribute with your actions? My Why statement is”I want to show my appreciation for the life I’ve been given by helping as many people as possible, including my family.”
Read moreWhere do I begin when starting a business?
You clearly have the creative entrepreneurial spirit like me, so I want to capture all my learnings about starting and managing your own business here.
Read moreDrop off zones for the trolls
The whole point of this blog is to share with you all my learnings I have so far in life, so it is only natural that I should include my best parenting tips here too.
Read moreHowever bad the news seems there is always something good in there
I’ve had many challenges in my life as you know. I lost grandma six years ago. Due to Visa applications challenges, II was separated from your dad for an entire year after we got married. I've had ongoing challenges in my career where I’ve had to work extra hard as a woman and immigrant, I’m dealing with different health issues etc. There have been many times when I’ve been close to giving up, and wanted to throw in the towel. But I didn’t. Why? Because I truly believe that there is a reason for everything that happens to us.
Read moreSwedish Mys
Dear Daughter,
You have grown up with Swedish Mys in our home, but I just realized that I’ve never explained the concept to you. I also just realized that it’s challenging to explain the concept. Mys is a feeling. I’m going to do my best to describe and document it here, so that you can practice it and know how to implement the same lifestyle at college and in your future home.
Read moreThe Challenger Approach
A Challenger is a person who will push you to view situations from a new perspective and push for bigger thinking by asking challenging questions. A Challenger will question your approach or solutions to make you step out of your comfort zone and see things from a new perspective…
Read moreSwedish Shrimp Sandwiches Recipe
I’m going to document all of our family recipes here for you as well so that you have them handy in the future. Swedish Shrimp Sandwiches is one of my favorite dishes. You will find them at every coffee shop in Sweden, as well as a lot of restaurants...
Read morePivot your negative thoughts to positive ones
One thing that I’ve noticed is that you (and me sometimes, I have to admit) sometimes spend too much time worrying about what other people are doing, saying and thinking of us. The only one you should be focused on is you.
Read moreSneaky strategy
Dear Daughter,
Somebody asked me the other day how I make you, Elsa, read all my posts. I told them I tie you to a chair and….jk! I told them I have a sneaky strategy. Of course, by telling you this now it’s not really a secret strategy anymore, but that is a price I’m willing to pay if it means I can teach you the importance of having a strategy and a plan for your career and life.
Read moreClear your inner and outer spaces
Dear Daughter,
So you know how I’m always nagging about straightening up your room every night before you go to bed? I’m not doing it for my health (even though your room at times feels like a health risk…!).
Read moreStop striving for perfection
Dear Daughter,
Perfection. Striving for perfection will prevent you from being good. I struggle myself with perfection. Not because I want to be perfect (I know I’m far from it), but because I want my work to be perfect. I think I’ve created that habit in my career in project management. A project and a task has to be completed and done well before I can cross it off the list.
Read moreYour brand
Yes, I’m going to sound like a true agency person now. Your brand is everything. I’ve been preaching this since you were a little girl but it’s worth a reminder. You need to figure out what you want to be known as, and what you stand for.
Read moreYou DO have time, you just have to decide what is important to you
This is an important one. Ok, I know that I say that about every note but this one is essential for a happy life. How many people have you heard ask me how is it possible for me to work on so many things simultaneously? When am I going to slow down? Why do I work so much? They clearly don’t get it.
Read moreLife, just like any project, is not a straight line
I know that you are putting a lot of pressure on yourself right now. Dad and I have always encouraged you to study and do good in school, but we have never put the kind of pressure on you the way you put pressure on yourself. Please remember to be a little bit nicer.
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