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Free Yourself from Perfectionism: Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Embracing Fulfilment
We often hear the phrase “You’re such a perfectionist” – and for many, it may once have felt like praise. But beneath this polished façade often lies a silent struggle: chronic self-pressure, fear of inadequacy, and emotional fatigue. Perfectionism is not merely a...
Et si notre santé financière devenait une nouvelle forme de leadership ?
En préparant mon intervention pour l'événement "Health is Wealth" organisé par la Banque Internationale à Luxembourg le 19 juin , une idée m'a percutée de plein fouet. J'étais en train de répéter quelques passages de ma présentation, confortablement installée dans mon...
The Power of Self-Talk: Learning to Speak to Yourself with Clarity and Kindness
We all carry within us a voice. It comments, judges, questions, encourages… or sabotages. This constant stream of internal dialogue — known in psychology as self-talk — may be invisible to others, but it powerfully shapes how we feel, decide, act, and relate to the...
“Lost in Transition?” Reclaiming Your Midlife Shift as a Powerful Turning Point
Have you ever felt like your life – or your career – was “fine on paper” but something inside you had shifted? That quiet discomfort that says: This isn’t working anymore. But I don’t quite know what would.Welcome to the landscape of midlife transition. As women, we...
Redefining Success: How to Succeed Without Sacrificing Your Well-being
Have you ever felt like success was just out of reach — a mirage on the horizon? Always nearly there, but never quite enough? As women, we often chase an ideal of success shaped by others’ expectations. But at what cost? And more importantly: what does success mean to...
From Financial Autopilot to Conscious Abundance: A Personal Reflection on Money, Thought Work, and Love
Introduction When I reflect on my journey with money and love, I realise how deeply intertwined these two areas have been in my life. Our podcast theme — how thought work on money can impact our love relationships, and vice versa — resonates profoundly with my lived...
From Security to Sovereignty: A Woman’s Journey Toward Financial Freedom
Introduction This article was written to accompany Dr. Sophie’s presentation at the Independent Women & Financial Freedom event, hosted by The Network at the Luxembourg School of Business on 23 April 2025. My Story: Awakening to a New Definition of Independence...
Flourishing Financially in Uncertain Times: What Spring Teaches Us About Money, Resilience and Growth
This Spring, I had the pleasure of joining Lisa Burke on RTL Today representing the work we do at Flourish Financially alongside my co-founder Minna Schmidt for the debut of our new quarterly series: The Four Seasons of Financial Health. Our mission? To help people –...
Positive psychology insights for a wise and confident investing philosophy
Blending insights from Morgan Housel, Positive Psychology, and Coaching Psychology Here we are in April 2025, global financial markets are experiencing significant turbulence. The recent imposition of sweeping tariffs by the U.S. administration has led to sharp...
Bridging Head and Heart: How I Rewrote My Life’s Equation
What if success wasn’t a destination, but a story we get to rewrite? This is the question that emerged quietly—but persistently—as I stepped out of a 20-year career in engineering and international development and into the unknown terrain of midlife reinvention. When...
False Ideas of Freedom and Independence: Psychological and Philosophical Reflections on Money
I used to think financial freedom was all about numbers — having enough money in the bank to feel secure, to live without limits, or to achieve some magical point where “I’d never have to worry about money again.” But over time, I’ve learned that this idea — while...
Developing a Healthy Relationship with Money: A Guide to Financial Mindset Transformation
Have you ever felt that uneasy knot in your stomach when you think about money? Perhaps you’ve found yourself avoiding conversations about finances or putting off that moment when you sit down and look at your bank account. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone....
Et si notre santé financière devenait une nouvelle forme de leadership ?
En préparant mon intervention pour l'événement "Health is Wealth" organisé par la Banque Internationale à Luxembourg le 19 juin , une idée m'a percutée de plein fouet. J'étais en train de répéter quelques passages de ma présentation, confortablement installée dans mon...
Découvrir le Pouvoir Transformateur de la Musique : Inspirations Thérapeutiques dans les Paroles de Jean-Jacques Goldman
Aujourd'hui, je souhaite partager avec vous la magie et le pouvoir thérapeutique de la musique dans ma vie. La musique est un langage universel qui transcende les barrières culturelles et touche profondément nos émotions. Elle a un pouvoir particulier de nous...
Combattre l’addiction avec bienveillance: Un appel à la compréhension et à l’accompagnement holistique 🌟
Aujourd'hui, je souhaite aborder un sujet important : la souffrance causée par l'addiction et la nécessité d'une prise en charge humaniste. Récemment, j'ai été captivée par une interview sur France Inter, dans l'émission 'L'invité de 7h50', qui a mis en lumière...