How I reset my relationship with time as it broke in my transition from being "free" to looking for a job.
Resetting my relationship with time
Job searching after a career break
My job searching process after being on a break.
Questions people asked me about my sabbatical
Last week I posted an instagram story asking people if they had any questions about my sabbatical. Here are the ones I got together with my answers: Q: Is it easier than working? Less stress? A: I suppose it depends on how stressful your job is and how you usually manage yourself. In my case... Continue Reading →
Week sixteen: is it a wrap yet? Reflections of my career break and next steps
Here's some of what I have done and learned in 16 weeks of career break.
Week One: A simple recount of events
A little recount of the events of my first week on a career break (volume 2).
Jumping into the unknown
It has been an intense week, full of events, intense work and a lot of mixed emotions. Every day has been a reminder of all there has been and all that lies ahead: after 7 amazing years I made the decision of leaving Pipedrive. It wasn't easy. It isn't easy. Every week that gets closer... Continue Reading →
My Guide to a Life with Many Lives
How I have been learning to live by exploring different philosophies of life, professions, and options, in general.
An Astronaut’s Guide to Self-Isolation
Astronaut Chris Hadfield offers self-isolation advice on his WordPress site.An Astronaut’s Guide to Self-Isolation
Sixth Work Anniversary – anecdotes and lessons
This month I am celebrating my sixth anniversary at Pipedrive. I never imagined I'd be in the same company for that long. Let me share here with you some of the anecdotes and lessons learned during this time.
Mortality and Relationships
Friendship has been always at the top of my list. This was before I learned anything about essentialism, and even more after doing so. I have learned that while relationships are complicated, they are almost as important as water, food and sleep to me. In fact, they might come right after those. They are worth the effort that it comes from keeping them healthy and strong.
Maria Lasprilla 