Focusmate link: https://www.focusmate.com/?_from=anna66A little outtake: "I wonder if anyone has the right to give advice without being asked. There are so many advice-givers out there it can be extremely overwhelming. An information overload can be mentally exhausting and costs a lot of time. Sometimes it confuses one more than it helps. That's why I try to stick to my one and only best advice giver: myself. And what I mean with myself is the combination of my intuition, mind and heart. I put them in a boat together, let them discuss the topic, and when they are on the same page: I get the answer. The answer shall always be obvious. A 100% yes - that's when I do it. If there is 99% yes - well, that's not enough for me. No matter the consequences, I will not do it."Duration: 13 minutes Enjoy!Hugs, AnnA

Focusmate link: https://www.focusmate.com/?_from=anna66A little outtake:" I grew up in business, working on multiple projects or even having different roles in the company. First, I had it all mixed up. Then I tried to work Monday on Project A., Tuesday on Project B. etc. It took me years to learn how to become efficient and get a grip. And I clap myself on my shoulder on this one because today I am a master in - well - for once, let's call it TIME MANAGEMENT. For most of us, working on several projects on the same day is the "normal way of working", which is why this has a name. It's called TIME BOXING. "Duration: 12 minutesEnjoy!Hugs, AnnA

Focusmate link: https://www.focusmate.com/?_from=anna66 Today with a few words by the fabulous Hollie McKay - writer, world & war reporter. A little outtake: " If anyone would have told me what would happen in the last 5 years, I might have asked: can I do anything to change those circumstances? Can I do anything to avoid all this?But it doesn't matter. It happened.We'll never ever know what's waiting for us in the future. And that's a good thing. A perfect thing indeed. Because if there is misery, I don't think we want to know!And if there is beauty, it's more beautiful to be surprised by it, isn't it?Knowing the future, it would undoubtedly profoundly impact various aspects of our lives.We would be less driven, make strange decisions, and surprise and spontaneity would diminish. And there wouldn't be unexpected moments! How terrible!"Duration: 17 minutes Enjoy!Hugs, AnnA

Sponsorship Link PRIVATE PERSON: https://www.annajelen.com/product-page/podcast-sponsorship-private-personSponsorship Link COMPANY: https://www.annajelen.com/product-page/podcast-sponsorship-enFocusmate link: https://www.focusmate.com/?_from=anna66 A little outtake: " Some questions change lives: Are you living the life you want? Or are you living the life others expect from you? What does it mean to live a life without regrets? Are you courageous enough to change things in your life?"Duration: 12 minutes Enjoy!Hugs, AnnA

Focusmate link: https://www.focusmate.com/?_from=anna66 A little outtake: " Even though we live in a world, that is more connected than ever, we are increasing circumstances of loneliness. It's a fact that people feel lonelier than ever. That's why I think this topic is worth looking at. Do we take enough time - to look around? To look other people in the eyes? To sit on a bus and observe others. And to actually try to feel to whom you bond? Because we all do. But when we rush - we might run past them.If we don't close the curtains when we are outside, amongst people, in public spaces - and look around, we open up to this invisible energy. It is about taking time & awareness."Duration: 11 minutes Enjoy!Hugs, AnnA

Focusmate link: https://www.focusmate.com/?_from=anna66Hi, I'm Anna Jelen, and in this episode I answer two questions.The first one is from Pablo: "If you have any advice for someone who wants to make a dream come true or to achieve a goal, what would you say?"And the second question is from Lucie: Tell me about a life lesson you've learned in the past few weeks.Duration: 15 minutesEnjoy!Hugs from Sweden, AnnA

Focusmate link: https://www.focusmate.com/?_from=anna66A little outtake:" One year since the passing of Dad.A year that is difficult to put into words. I still can't.Today, directly from Sweden, just a few words to you, my dear listener, about "my grief process". By the way, listen carefully, and you will hear all kinds of different birds. I'm sitting on the balcony - it's six o clock this Monday morning, the horses not far away, and it's pure bliss to listen to all this.Welcome!"Duration: 14 minutesEnjoy!Hugs, AnnA

Focusmate link: https://www.focusmate.com/?_from=anna66 A little outtake: "Sometimes, life reminds you of your weaknesses. And sometimes we completely forget that some of our weaknesses prevent us from a more successful life. Or a healthier and easier life. Unfortunately, you might be shocked by how much some of your weaknesses might be so pronounced that they hold you back from living a far more better life. If you want to get there, to this better life: one way works: get your but out of that comfort zone, put that cape on (I'll tell you in a minute what I mean by that) and get into action. Believe me, I know what I am talking about. Now let's start with todays episode about: conquer your weakness to rise above! Hi, my name is Anna Jelen; some call me The Time Expert. I am half Swedish, half Swiss. I like Spaghettis and I love to swim. And I am a keynote speaker. Welcome to this podcast channel, which is about self-development and the big questions in life. Today, it's about transformation. Transformation often happens when you have arrived at the bottom; that's where we often think: "Okay, it can't go on like this. I am ready to change some things!" And you take all your strength and one step, only one, on that new path. And maybe you already feel that this will bring you upwards or back. Therefore I don't know where you are at - you might just listen to this episode and think; yeah, nice, good thoughts. Or: it is the day you chose to change some things in your life - because you don't want your weaknesses to stop you from having a better life."Duration: 18 minutes Enjoy!Hugs, AnnAFocusmate Link: https://www.focusmate.com/?_from=anna66

Here is a little outtake: Hi, I'm Anna Jelen, also called The Time Expert. My podcast channel is about self-development, the big questions and time management à la Anna. I am flattered to be in your ears.I wonder what you are doing right now? Jogging? Cooking? Driving? Walking? I once got tagged in a video on Instagram, and it was so funny to hear my voice coming out from the stereo system in a car in Argentina. Feel free to let me know where you are listening to me. You can tag me on Instagram; my name is: annathetimeexpert Back to our topic today, where we honour the "just do it" persons. The fluffily and easygoing individuals - who you might even call: naive. Once upon a time, one of my best friends called me naive. He did not expect that I would say ", Oh thank you "- because, in my eyes, my naivität is my superpower. Before I tell you why, let's look at the word naivety. Naivety refers to an apparent or actual lack of experience and sophistication. I would add this: being naive also means trusting yourself to manage the situation. But the best way to describe naively comes here: The root naïve is a French adjective meaning "natural, just born." Because it suggests innocence or ignorance, naivete is often associated with children who lack experience and knowledge. But plenty of adults, too, display a certain amount of naivete when they make assumptions based on ignorance, an inability to grasp a situation, or a tendency to oversimplify complex things.I wouldn't call myself naive. I see myself with a "just do it" attitude.The most common phrases in my vocabulary are: Yeah, why not!Or: Okay, I can do that!Or: Let's try! Let's do this!https://www.annajelen.com/podcast-blogEnjoy this episode! Duration: 14 minutesPlease leave comments on my homepage in the podcast section where you will find this episode. Yours, AnnaFind out more about me on: www.annajelen.comFind my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annathetimeexpert/Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-jelen-a7a65756/

My dear listener, work is a part of life. And work also contributes to our ability to have a fulfilled life. But this is only possible if we don't see work as an annoying necessity.It's time to think about why you go to work.A little outtake:"The classical concept of work is changing. Which is a good thing. To be busy isn't as fancy as it once was. We have several ways of working.Today the younger generation wants to work less. And many of the older generations have a problem with that. Also, technology and the digital world have brought us new possibilities, challenges, and obstacles, and we are still finding our way through them. One thing stays the same: We have years of hardcore learning when we are young: where we should get the work with the most learning possibilities, where we explore the world of work. Where we find out what's easy for us. We find out about our limits and difficulties. Where we hopefully make big mistakes and learn from them. Where we get thrown into cold water every time, we say yes to a new project."Duration: 12 minutesFind out more about me at: www.annajelen.comFind my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annathetimeexpert/Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-jelen-a7a65756/Enjoy!Please leave comments on my homepage in the podcast section where you will find this episode.Yours, Anna

Observing and listening skills are great tools to rest in the present. But we also need them if we want to grow and learn. There are so many more advantages: by observing and listening, you gain a deeper understanding of people and situations. You gather more information, and you understand the needs and wants of others.You build stronger relationships. People appreciate being heard and understood and are likelier to trust and respect you. You can develop your empathy towards others.Enjoy this episode! Duration: 14 min 

Here is a little outtake: "I ask you, my dear listener: how can we accept certain things as normality? That a beautiful young girl will destroy her body to look like Barbie? And that there are doctors actually doing the procedures. Isn't it toxic that young people must live with the feeling that they are never good enough? Or that social media has made us less social, distracts us from important life goals, and reduces self-esteem. Things we all try to work hard on. How can we just take all this as a normality?Now I can't change the world, but the least I can do, also using this platform, is start conversations about life values. About the big questions: what is the purpose? How can we leave the world as a better place? How can we share kindness with one another? "Enjoy this episode! Duration: 14 minutesPlease leave comments on my homepage in the section podcast where you will find this episode. Yours, Anna

My dear listener,this is just a reminder to be thankful for what's already there. And it's about the magical moments next to the sea. And it's also about the love for life and how thankful we can be, when we wake up on the next day and get another day gifted. A little outtake:"Fire. And so I began to incorporate the element of fire more into my life. And then when I stand there looking into the fire, it reminds me of my own fire. That I am allowed to fill everything I do with passion. That I can always release my inner fire and power. The function of water is purification and regulation. It brings clarity and calm. Fire, on the other hand, is a symbol for transformation, for unbridled passion and for action. I understand what the lady meant: contrasts bring balance."Enjoy!

This episode is about pushing our limits. Lilou does, and she tells us the benefits of doing so. Here is a mini-outtake: "Isn't life about expanding and growing? Therefore we must face risk and test our limits.And maybe the most important question is: what are the consequences if we don't do it? What if we know, deep inside of us, that we don't live the life we want to live because we are in the "protection mentality"? You know me, my love, there have been many times when I pushed the limits a bit too far, but I'm still here. You made me grow into this kind of lifestyle. Again, something I can be thankful for. I couldn't return to the old life because daring to do things has led me to a new place, and I learned more about myself. The incredible thing about pushing past the limits is always rewarding."Duration: 12 minutesEnjoy! Yours, Anna

Curtain up for Lilou! Welcome to episode 1 of "The incredible life of Lilou". Today's topic is: "embrace uncertainty". My name is Anna Jelen, and I'm the writer and the voice of Lilou. Each episode includes a letter which Lilou wrote to her big love Xander. The letters are about adventures, love, eroticism, time, people, war, nature, and dying. You know, pure life. Duration: 15 minutes. Take your time and enjoy this episode. With my best wishes, Anna.  

Hi, I'm Anna, and I'm here to tell you a story.It's a story about a wild and intensive life. A story about love and loss, pain and pleasure, despair and hope, life and death.Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce you to the incredible life of LILOU.I'm Anna Jelen, and I'm the author of this unfinished book; yes, unfinished, but I thought it would be a fabulous idea to start to share a bit of the Lilou-philosophy as I call it. Because the way Lilou thought and lived has blown my mind away. She made me question my own thoughts and beliefs. And she made me break concepts.And she has been and still is a great inspiration. It's time to share some of her experiences. So, every now and then, I will give you a glimpse into Lilou's life through my podcast channel.What is it about?Well, Lilou's story is about taking risks. Seeking freedom. Breaking concepts. Exploring sexuality. It's about monotony. Monogamy and Polygamy. It's about friendships. Involuntary changes in life. Hitting rock bottom. Getting back up again. It's about creativity. Mortality. Magic. Intensity. Whisky. And Love Letters.Just to mention a few topics.It is for sure, that Lilou had an unconventional lifestyle. Often very wild, passionate and sometimes highly dangerous. I catch myself thinking: "Oh, come on, that's not possible." But the more I think about it, the more I realise it is just another way to live life, and she did, without any regrets. Sometimes I almost feel a bit envious because she has characteristics I would like to have a bit more of it. For example, she is sassy and rebellious. I like that.But then, some of her life experiences scare me to death, and I wouldn't have the courage to do the things she did. Others of her adventures started occupying my mind until I also wanted it for myself and did everything needed to get there.Lilous curiosity about life never left her. There was always this kid inside her, and you could feel it.I would like you to feel it as well.So let's see if I can bring a bit of Lilou's philosophy to you.Enjoy a journey through life, including loss, grief, magic, love and adventures.Welcome, my dear listener.By the way, just to be on the safe side, this is an important fact: all rights go to the author Anna Jelen. Thank you!

I'm working on a painting called "blue words". The painting is blue, and there are words on it - simple as that. I have written about 1/3 of the text, and here it is, just for you. May I ask you, what is your favourite word? Let me know! Maybe I will put it on the painting. Enjoy these short 5 minutes where we think about "words".

WILD & ABANDONEDNEW PODCAST EPISODEThis is about breaking in to private property and re-living memories… Kids: don’t do it, and if you do, be careful. Even better: take someone with you.  A little outtake:“And then I see bricks. A wall. A house. Or let’s say: once upon a time, it was the most stunning house I knew. But now, it was a ruin. I stand in front of a crumbling and abandoned house. Every glass facade and window is shattered, and the pieces of glass lie everywhere. I see graffiti, I walk over beer cans and a dirty brown sofa, and all I hear is the glass under my shoes, cracking. This makes me nervous because if someone is here, they can hear me. My heart is beating fast. I know I am doing something I shouldn’t do, but I am most excited to be there anyway. So I have a nice mixture of hormones going through my body.” Enjoy a few minutes of time-travelling.If you have any similar stories, please feel free to share them. Yours, A-N-N-A.By the way; please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.    The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUTHow about some hashtags for once: #intentionalliving #sayno #chooseyou #chooseyourself #boundaries #boundariesarehealthy #pleasure #life #strong #happy #healthy #peace #harmony  #mindset #powerofthemind #smartphone #digitalminimalism #minimalism #focus #lessscreentime #phonemanagement #mindshift #selfgrowthjourney #liveyourpurpose #mindsetiskey #positiveminds #motivationeveryday #gratitudeattitude #trustyourjourney #pursueyourpassion #purposedrivenlife #abundancemindset #personaldevelopment

Let intuition guide you through lifeNEW PODCAST EPISODEHere is a little outtake from the latest podcast episode: “When your body speaks, there are no thoughts needed. It’s when the intellect is at rest. When intuition is on, we are connected to the subconscious. Just imagine this link—a connection we can utilize.Albert Einstein once said: “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours the servant and has forgotten the gift.”Intuition brings us not just creative power but also understanding about one self. We underestimate intuition often, and we might question it far too often. We love to believe our mind, the reason, but less our guts. But our guts are also linked to experience and reasoning. So, yes, we can question it if we have to, but even better: let’s try to trust our intuition a bit more.”Enjoy and let me know how you like it. Yours, A-N-N-A.By the way; please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.    The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUTHow about some hashtags for once: #intentionalliving #sayno #chooseyou #chooseyourself #boundaries #boundariesarehealthy #pleasure #life #strong #happy #healthy #peace #harmony  #mindset #powerofthemind #smartphone #digitalminimalism #minimalism #focus #lessscreentime #phonemanagement #mindshift #selfgrowthjourney #liveyourpurpose #mindsetiskey #positiveminds #motivationeveryday #gratitudeattitude #trustyourjourney #pursueyourpassion #purposedrivenlife #abundancemindset #personaldevelopment

12 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 DECEMBER: hello life! Hi, I’m A-N-N-A and I would like to take you on a ride. Just go and listen to this episode and come with me on this special trip. This is lesson number 12 and it has been a blast doing this. Thank you for listening and sharing my work, this means a lot to me. This episode is about life. It’s about understanding, that you are greater than you think you are. You are part of something big.It’s time to set aside fears of the unknown and concerns about failure.It’s time to wholeheartedly enjoy this life. It’s time to go out there and play. Do lots of things that are fun for you. Keep that light heart. That excitement. That curiosity about life. With all my heart, I wish you all the best for this new year.I hope you can enjoy many beautiful, unique, and unforgettable moments. And for the bad and sad moments, I wish you that you have the strength to handle them. I’m sure this year will give us a lot. Well, I’m ready. Are you? Let’s rock this. Take care. Yours, A-N-N-A.By the way; please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.     The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUT How about some hashtags for once: #intentionalliving #sayno #chooseyou #chooseyourself #boundaries #boundariesarehealthy #pleasure #life #strong #happy #healthy #peace #harmony  #mindset #powerofthemind #smartphone #digitalminimalism #minimalism #focus #lessscreentime #phonemanagement #mindshift #selfgrowthjourney #liveyourpurpose #mindsetiskey #positiveminds #motivationeveryday #gratitudeattitude #trustyourjourney #pursueyourpassion #purposedrivenlife #abundancemindset #personaldevelopment

12 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 NOVEMBER: smartphone management  Hi, I’m Anna Jelen and I love all the advantages of the internet, apps and smartphones. One of them is, to be connected with you guys. I love this and I appreciate it. But I have quite a severe management of the digital world. And how was I able to reduce smartphone-screen time down to 15 minutes per day, I’ll tell you a lot about it on my latest podcast episode. Listen to it and let me know what you think. A little outtake:“If I want to create content that shall be good enough to ask you to have a look at my work, I want it to be valuable and creative. That’s where I need my creativity to come into the game. My creativity only shows up when I am present. When I am in the analogue world. Every screen shoos away my creativity. To protect the world of imagination, I limit my digital time. What do I do instead? I love to read for a long stretch. Sometimes, when I have a day off, I take a book, lie on my sofa, and read the whole afternoon. In your eyes may be a waste of time, but god, I love it. Sometimes, I just sit around. And I sit and think, and it’s soooooo interesting, what kind of thoughts show up. Oh boy, this as well; I love it. Sometimes, I make a fire outside because that makes me so happy to stand or sit there and watch it burn and think or maybe talk to the others who are there with me. Doing all this, my creativity never leaves me; she is always there, listening. And sometimes, she comes up with an idea and gives it to me. And that is why I need to be present and can’t spend too much time in the digital world.” Enjoy the whole episode, it takes only 13 minutes to listen.My dear one, it’s the last day of the year 2021. It’s been a ride. Many people out there hope or wish for the next year to be better. I don’t know if I would look at it that way. I tell myself, just continue. Continue to be curious. Continue to ENJOY – I love that word. Continue to love, to smile, to be here.I wish you a peaceful and healthy start into the new year. I will be back tomorrow with lesson number 12, I wanted this lesson to be the first episode of 2022, because it’s about life.So long, farewell. Goodbye and a happy new year! Yours, AnnABy the way; please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.     The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUT How about some hashtags for once: #intentionalliving #sayno #chooseyou #chooseyourself #boundaries #boundariesarehealthy #pleasure #life #strong #happy #healthy #peace #harmony  #mindset #powerofthemind #smartphone #digitalminimalism #minimalism #focus #lessscreentime #phonemanagement #mindshift #selfgrowthjourney #liveyourpurpose #mindsetiskey #positiveminds #motivationeveryday #gratitudeattitude #trustyourjourney #pursueyourpassion #purposedrivenlife #abundancemindset #personaldevelopment

12 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 OCTOBER: titles and identity Hi, I’m Anna Jelen, and I am a …. well, what am I? It was in October when my self-doubts almost got me to the ground. Do you know why? Because I thought I didn’t own my titles anymore. And I had many! I was The Time Expert. I was a keynote speaker. And I was a podcaster. But a lot had happened last year, and suddenly I thought: Is the name time expert out of date? I had not given a speech in 1.5 years due to Corona; was I still a keynote speaker? And I was not too fond of the title podcaster. On a long walk in the Swedish woods, I understood: there is work to do Annapanna. Are we having an identity problem here?That’s when I started to work on this topic and today I publish this lesson learned about titles and identity.  A little outtake: “So there we are, back to the titles. What is my conclusion? It’s about the balance. Job titles can be important for some of us; they can support and outline what we do. They can give us a kind of direction. And I think to some amount, we have to accept to be conditioned by titles, labels and tags. And I know how it feels when the ego gets a title it likes. It makes you grow an inch taller, and it might help you with your confidence. But I would try never to forget the question: “At the end of the day, does it matter?”  I see that I am happy and liberated since I do not overthink this title stuff. I know who I am without any titles. But my self-reflection on this topic was so important to be more confident with my identity, even when titles fall away or become obsolete – there might be new ones as well. We should never stop asking: Who am I right now.“ Enjoy the whole episode, it takes only 10 minutes to listen. Let me know what you think about this.  Cheers, AnnA By the way; please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.     The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUT How about some hashtags for once: #psychology #speakyourtruth #speakout #breakthestigma #intentionalliving #sayno #chooseyou #chooseyourself #boundaries #boundariesarehealthy #pleasure #life #strong #happy #healthy #peace #harmony  #mindset #powerofthemind #winner #mindshift #selfgrowthjourney #liveyourpurpose #mindsetiskey #positiveminds #motivationeveryday #gratitudeattitude #trustyourjourney #pursueyourpassion #purposedrivenlife #abundancemindset #personaldevelopment

12 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 SEPTEMBER: talk to strangers Hi, I’m Anna, and I like to talk to strangers. I have had some fascinating encounters and interactions. Sometimes it touches only the surface, sometimes it goes deeper – but in any case it leaves a trace of satisfaction.  A little outtake: “I just googled it: talk to strangers. In no time, I was in a chat room where strangers chat to each other online. 2 seconds in, the question “any naughty girls in here?” shows up.Oh well, I stopped the research because I couldn’t be further away from the place I wanted to talk about. Where you can see each other. Where you can smell the other person. Observe mimics and gestures. I mean trains, coffee places, cash desks, waiting rooms, hospitals, outside on a promenade or standing in a queue somewhere. The last time I had a chat with a stranger was a few days ago in a locker room after swimming. But before I take you there, let’s go back to the end of last summer: We had a team golf tournament in the french part of Switzerland. We are six players. One of my best friends is one of them. After playing, the two of us took the chance to go and have a drink. Now she will tell you that what happened that day happens to me all the time: a stranger will appear out of nowhere, and we will have the most interesting conversations about life, love, death, society, art and of course, about TIME. We will arrive at a point where our heads spin because they have been fed with new ideas and perspectives, and then the stranger will say something like: “I think it’s time to digest this conversation.” And they will be gone – plop, and maybe one day I will get a letter or a message saying: I am not sure if you remember me, but in the year 2021, we met in Yverdon, and we talked about time and HUMANS – as he called his topic. And I will be reading this and thinking: how could I forget?” I encourage you to go and listen to the whole episode to get a “how to talk to strangers” tip.It takes 10 minutes to listen. Link is in bio and let me know what you think about this. Cheers, AnnA By the way; please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.     The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUT How about some hashtags for once: #psychology #speakyourtruth #speakout #breakthestigma #intentionalliving #sayno #chooseyou #chooseyourself #boundaries #boundariesarehealthy #pleasure #life #strong #happy #healthy #peace #harmony  #mindset #powerofthemind #winner #mindshift #selfgrowthjourney #liveyourpurpose #mindsetiskey #positiveminds #motivationeveryday #gratitudeattitude #trustyourjourney #pursueyourpassion #purposedrivenlife #abundancemindset #personaldevelopment

12 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 AUGUST: about winning and losing Hi, I’m Anna, and I’m here with maybe the most important lesson I have learned so far.  A little outtake:  “The problem I see is that we live in a world where performance stands extremely high. And pleasure comes after the performance. We could almost say that we live in a pleasure-negative culture. Driven by high expectations and constantly producing and trying to be even more productive. Our culture values goals. And we must at all costs progress to those goals. Pleasure comes afterwards. Often only as a reward if we have achieved something. In my eyes, that is so wrong. We don’t need to earn pleasure. Pleasure is a value we need! Pleasure keeps our bodies, minds, relationships and spirits healthy.Life isn’t about winning or losing. It’s about keeping the joy in what we do. We are entitled to have pleasure in our life. I would even say; it’s a necessity.“ ENJOY whatever you do. And take care. Bye, AnnA By the way; please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.     The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUT How about some hashtags for once: #standyourground #speakyourtruth #speakout #breakthestigma #intentionalliving #sayno #chooseyou #chooseyourself #boundaries #boundariesarehealthy #pleasure #life #strong #happy #healthy #peace #harmony  #mindset #powerofthemind #winner #mindshift #selfgrowthjourney #liveyourpurpose #mindsetiskey #positiveminds #motivationeveryday #gratitudeattitude #trustyourjourney #pursueyourpassion #purposedrivenlife #abundancemindset #personaldevelopment

12 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 JULY: don’t do what others expect you to do Hi, this is Anna, and I’m here with the lesson learned, number 7, which is about breaking the concept of doing things that others expect you to do.  I’m sure most of you have heard about the book that Bronnie Ware, a nurse in a terminal palliative care unit, wrote in 2013. It was a book about regrets. She interviewed her patients in their last days to uncover their regrets. I worked as a product manager for over ten years, selling breast prostheses to women with breast cancer. Fortunately, many women survive and beat breast cancer. But not all do. I was close to some of them, and they would call me to ask me to come and visit one last time. I was only in my twenties, and those farewells were hard on me. But these women taught me about life. Bronnie Ware was right about the regrets of the dying. Two of them I would like to mention today. The first is:  I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.The second is: I wish that I had let myself be happier. A little outtake:  “Say that phrase: I wish that I had let myself be happier.  Imagine saying this at the end of your life. But today, it isn’t. Your life goes on. Today is one day out of your life, and you could try it. What do you need to do to be happy today without changing your plans? Are you at work? What could make you happy? Order a fancy meal for lunch? Have a cup of coffee with a colleague? Call your favourite client and thank them for the excellent collaboration? These are just small steps. The significant steps are the questions about your work, relationships, health concepts, and activities. Are you at the right place, or are you one day going to regret that you did not change the situation you are in right now?” Adios amigos, until tomorrow with lesson no. 8, about winning and losing. By the way; please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.     The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUT How about some hashtags for once: #standyourground #speakyourtruth #speakout #breakthestigma #intentionalliving #sayno #chooseyou #chooseyourself #boundaries #boundariesarehealthy  #life #strong #happy #healthy #peace #harmony  #mindset #powerofthemind #nopromises #mindshift #selfgrowthjourney #liveyourpurpose #mindsetiskey #positiveminds #motivationeveryday #gratitudeattitude #trustyourjourney #pursueyourpassion #purposedrivenlife #abundancemindset #personaldevelopment

12 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 JUNE: no promises  Hi, I’m Anna and I don’t make promises, because I’m afraid I could break them. And somehow it just does not feel good to say: “I promise.” So I have stopped saying it. Feels better.

12 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 MAY: about SAYING NO  Hi, it’s me, Anna and I say no to many things and people, and this has never been a problem for me. I’m good at it. One reason is that I honour the things and people I am saying yes to. So I protect my YESSSES by saying no to the rest. But maybe, I’m saying no too rashly sometimes…. which means too fast. Too hasty. And maybe, I’m a bit too radical with my NO’s sometimes… I learned this in May 2021. A little outtake:  “My dear ones out there, here comes lesson No 5, that saying no to almost everything does not always turn out as good as it’s excepted to be. It’s a short one, but that is because someone called Anna Jelen spontaneously decided on Monday to write one lesson learned per day for the next 12 days, and I did not think two inches further, for example, that this will also mean, when all the others are celebrating Christmas, I will be writing. The good thing is, you know I love doing this. But today, it’s a shorter piece. I have read many articles, books and listened to successful people who all preach: say yes to one thing and no to absolutely everything else. And for sure, writers do! They all do it! So, of course, I would also do it, and I did. In April, I decided to say no to almost everything to work on my book. I tapped myself on the shoulder, and I was proud.I thought that this would bring me peace and space for my creativity, but it only brought me confusion and disorientation.” Listen to why I felt like that. Enjoy and: MERRY CHRISTMAS! Dance on tables!  My dear reader and listeners,  please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.   Take care and have a good day. Yours,  AnnA  The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUT How about some hashtags for once: #sleep #sleephealth #sleephacking #longevity #recovery #dreams #mouthtaping #autoimmunewarrior #breath #breathwork #justkeepbreathing  #life #strong #happy #healthy #peace #harmony  #mindset #powerofthemind  #mindshift #selfgrowthjourney #liveyourpurpose #mindsetiskey #positiveminds #motivationeveryday #gratitudeattitude #trustyourjourney #pursueyourpassion #purposedrivenlife #abundancemindset #personaldevelopment

12 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 APRIL: about MOUTH TAPING  Today, it’s about a special sleep habit: to tape your mouth so that you breath through your nose during sleep.  A little outtake:  “You might ask, why do people do this, well, some may try mouth taping because they believe that forcing themselves to breathe through the nose can avoid negative effects associated with mouth breathing. Meaning it could dry out your gums and the tissue and this can change the natural bacteria in your mouth leading to gum disease or tooth decay, to give you an example.  To breath through the nose has so many advantages: it helps filter out dust and allergens, boost your oxygen uptake, humidify the air you breath in, it increases air flow to arteries, veins and nerves, it improves the lung volume and if you believe it or not, but it supports the correct formation of teeth and mouth. Some claim mouth taping eases various problems, such as fatigue, concentration issues, bad breath, dry mouth and excessive thirst at night. If you snore, it can, but does not have to, effectively treat you because when you tape the mouth, it stays closed, and it changes the angle of the palate and the tongue. All this has not been scientifically studied.But the mentioned advantages of nose breathing arouse interest. And the mouth taping is one of the tools. I would suggest this if you are interested in testing this: tape your mouth during the day to get a feeling.” In this episode I tell you WHY I started doing this – it’s only 10 minutes long. Have fun! My dear reader and listeners,  please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.   Take care and have a good day. Yours,  AnnA  The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUT How about some hashtags for once: #sleep #sleephealth #sleephacking #longevity #recovery #dreams #mouthtaping #autoimmunewarrior #breath #breathwork #justkeepbreathing  #life #strong #happy #healthy #peace #harmony  #mindset #powerofthemind  #mindshift #selfgrowthjourney #liveyourpurpose #mindsetiskey #positiveminds #motivationeveryday #gratitudeattitude #trustyourjourney #pursueyourpassion #purposedrivenlife #abundancemindset #personaldevelopment

12 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 MARCH: about ICE BATHS  Today, it’s about something I do all year round. It’s about the nice cold ice baths.  A little outtake:  “One of the lessons learned is the following: In my life, I usually want to enjoy the process. I don’t think about the result. I focus on the process.But when I do the ice bath, it is the contrary. Imagine it’s cold outside. Like minus 15° / 5 Fahrenheit. And your hands and feet are already out. And your body is wrapped in a nice thick coat – and now: take it off. All of your clothes. Take the axe and break that ice. And now, get into the water. That’s when your brain could say: I don’t like you.But then I tell my brain: think about the result. You know how it is. You will get high; you will be all euphoric, okay, the body has tons of work to do heating up the system, but gets rewarded with spaghettis, so come on – let’s do this.And then I go.Lesson learned: for once, I have to focus on the result to be able to do the process.Another lesson learned: not only my body but also my brain does a lot for a plate of spaghetti.” Enjoy listening to the full episode – only 10 minutes long. Have fun! My dear reader and listeners,  please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.   Take care and have a good day. Yours,  AnnA  The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUT How about some hashtags for once: #vikings #vikingstyle #createmoments #icebath #openwaterswimming #ilovetheocean #mountainlake #ice #addictedtothecold  #life #purpose #strong #happy #healthy #world #nature #peace #harmony  #mindset #coldexposure #coldtherapy #powerofthemind  #mindshift #selfgrowthjourney #liveyourpurpose #mindsetiskey #positiveminds #motivationeveryday #gratitudeattitude #trustyourjourney #pursueyourpassion #purposedrivenlife #abundancemindset #personaldevelopment #annajelen #thetimeexpert

12 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 For the next 12 days I will publish a short podcast episode every day. It’s about 12 lessons learned in 2021. I reflect on topics like friendship, the darkness experience, about saying no, winning and losing, why I take ice baths and what I do when I am too severe to myself. Be ready! If you don’t want to miss it, sign up to my newsletter. Today, it’s about what I have learned in February 2021, where I attended my darkness retreat. A little outtake: “In short, what is a darkness experience? You decide to spend a desired amount of time in a room without any light. You eat in the dark; you do all your sanitary activities in the dark; you sleep in the dark; you wake up in the dark; you sit in the dark all day long – until you end the adventure. Being deprived of all light and sensory distractions, you plunge into a deep witnessing awareness of the mind. It can also bring a profound shift of consciousness. And there is a big possibility that you will experience psychological challenges – but that’s not our topic today.I’m more in the mood to try to tell you about a profound magical moment I encountered there.I’m taking a risk here because you know that it is difficult to put in words when you experience something highly spiritual.To find out what happened, please listen to this episode.” Have fun! My dear reader and listeners,  please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.   Take care and have a good day. Yours,  AnnA  The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUT

12 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 For the next 12 days I will publish a short podcast episode every day. It’s about 12 lessons learned in 2021. I reflect on topics like friendship, the darkness experience, about saying no, winning and losing, why I take ice baths and what I do when I am too severe to myself. Be ready! If you don’t want to miss it, sign up to my newsletter. Let’s start with what I’ve learned in January 2021. A little outtake: “Today, we begin with lesson number 1, which I learned on January 21.It was the month I lost one of my best friends, and it made me write about friendship. Let me share this:We come, and we go. And in between, we LIVE life. And there, we meet many people. Some are just passing by. Some stay longer. They become companions. And one day, someone might even say to you: “I’m there for you.” What an exceptional thing to say. I’m there for you.That is one advantage of friendship – that there are people out there who would catch you if you fall.” ENJOY!  My dear reader and listeners,  please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.   Take care and have a lovely week.  Yours,  AnnA  The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUT

ABOUT THE SAD MOMENTS IN LIFE A little outtake:  Let me ask you: Why does it feel wrong to share a post or an article saying: “I’m sad today.” Why are we afraid to share that side? Maybe because we have learned to put up that smile, no matter what. I asked a friend, and he answered: “The world does not need to know when I am sad.” Me: “But you tell the world when you are #happy. What’s the difference?” Friend: “Yes, but “happy” is a good thing.” Me: “So we only share good things?” Friend: “Yes, you don’t want to drag others down.” That’s a point. But, I don’t want to deny that life has more to offer. “ My dear reader and listeners,  please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.   Take care and have a lovely week.  Yours,  AnnA  The Member’s Club CHECK IT OUT

LISTEN TO THE INSIDE A little outtake: "Let's dig into some thoughts about: who knows what is right for you? We have a lot of intellectual discussions about everything, often with the question in mind: What is the right way? What is the right way to eat? The right way to exercise? What is the right way to think? What is the right way to live? And there will be so many cultures and communities showing up, telling you what's right. But the only thing they should be is an inspiration—an idea of how to do it. But the truth is, a few years later, it will shift, and new cultures and beliefs and communities will show up and tell you how to do it right. But they are not RIGHT about it. Nobody knows what's right for you."My dear reader and listeners, please subscribe to the Newsletter and in the future, you will get all the audio versions also in written form.  Take care and have a lovely week. Yours, AnnA  The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT

THE SPECTRUM OF EMOTIONS A little outtake: "IMAGINE YOU HAVE NO INPUT COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE.No Netflix. No movies. No youtube. No newspapers. Nothing.The only distraction you have, are the fishes jumping out of the lake. Gooses are making noises flying high in the sky. A fox is screaming in the night. Your belly is roaring for food. An aeroplane in the sky. An eagle above the plane! Marie the duck. The question: will the mice be back? Additionally to the lack of information and distraction, you are all by yourself for most of the day. You are in silence. Without any input from the outside world, the inside world shows up. It's like opening the door to the world of your emotions. Where your thoughts tell you what to feel and think, so does your heart, and oh dear, it can become loud in there! And no, you can't close the door—your in."My dear reader and listeners, I hope you are all doing well. Sending you lots of love from the Island.  Take care! AnnA  The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT

IMAGINARY LIVES Anna Jelen - The Time Expert · IMAGINARY LIVES - Anna's Monday Blues Rebel Newsletter This is my Monday Blues Rebel Newsletter in Audio Version. If you want to read the newsletter at the same time - feel free to subscribe to the newsletter.On most Mondays, you will get the newsletter per email. And sometimes you will have the audio version as well. A little outtake:  "I hope you are living the life you have chosen for yourself. Remember that you are the creator of your life, and even though you might be 70 years old - you still are. You are the one making decisions. You are the one allowing yourself to say yes or no. You are the one enabling you how to feel. How to react to certain circumstances. If you think that there are others involved in your decision making, which surely are - talk to them. Tell them how you feel.  And try the visualisation ritual. If it helps me, I'm sure it can help you as well."My dear reader and listeners,  I hope you are all doing well. Sending you lots of love.  Take care!  AnnA  The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT

TALKING ABOUT LIFE AND TIME with BRANDON Check out Brandons work In the end of this episode, I will announce a little change coming up - stay tuned!  We talk about a lot:  Anna joins the show to share a distinctive perspective on a concept that deeply impacts all of our lives: time. This conversation steps off the beaten path to explore the insights gained from a life defined by free expression, deep curiosity, near-death experience, and an undeniable calling. Along the way, various topics are traversed including: - how time and it's scarcity force us to establish priorities - why we "waste" time - the limits of normalcy - finding freedom through overcoming judgement - the relativity of the length of life - near-death experiences and the role a fear of death plays in our lives - embracing the lows of life - balancing the past, present, and future - the various benefits of "cold therapy" My dear listeners,  take the chance to go and listen to episodes from 2020, I really liked doing them and felt an improvement in them.   Until very soon!  Lots of love, AnnA Episode notes: Too many to be noted... The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT Members - stay tuned, will let you know the next dates very soon!

LET ME TAKE YOU TO THE FOREST This experience in the forest made me ponder upon the questions: A little outtake:  "I wonder if I rely on someone who one day will walk away, and I wonder if I will continue to build something up as if nothing had happened as the little spider does. To get up, again, to be persistent, to continue.  I also wonder if someone needs me. I wonder if someone counts on me."My dear listeners,  I hope you are all doing well. Sending you lots of love.  Take care!  AnnA  Episode notes: A moment in the forest 00:00 - end The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT And: 27th of April at 6 PM CET- live reading with Anna  28th of April at 8 pm (CET) in German - Lesung mit Anna

THIS IS MY FIRST MINI EPISODE A mini-episode is a moment for you to take a short break from whatever you are doing. And if you listen carefully, you might find a thought-provoking message or a new idea in those few minutes - which will give you something to ponder upon.An important side note: the mini-episodes are produced to listen to a few times. It's like a treasure box. You open it, you see what lies above, but when you look closer, in this case, listen again, you will discover more. I'm very happy that you have tuned in.  Enjoy! A little outtake:  "This moment happened in a splendid restaurant in December 2020 in Luleå, Sweden, where I was out for dinner with my love - after not having seen the inside of a restaurant for months. Let me take you there..." My dear listeners,  the mini-episodes are created to try something new and I enjoy it a lot. This will not mean, I will not from time to time come up with longer episodes - for sure I will!  Let me know if you like this one.  This also gives me more space to work on my book projects. Yes, there are more than one....  Thank you for your loyalty and for always being there. Lots of love. AnnA  Episode notes: Explanation Mini-Episode 00:00 - 00:40  This happened in a restaurant in Luleå 2020 00:40 - end The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT And: 27th of April at 6 PM CET- live reading with Anna  28th of April at 8 pm (CET) in German - Lesung mit Anna

A REMINDER TO CELEBRATE EVERY DAY I gave this speech last week for @denkwiese in the German language and here it comes in English for you, my dear listeners. It's about life and time and the small beautiful moments in everyday life. Hope you enjoy it! A little outtake: "I remember the moment when I came out of the darkness after 24 hours. One of the first things I saw was a somewhat run-down house. In the past, I would have called it unsightly. But on that day, I found it beautiful! That day and ever since I find beauty in everything I can see. And by the way, my dear listener, just a side note, but this phrase, I find beauty in everything I look at - isn't that just so soothing?" It would mean a lot to me if you would hit the button to subscribe to the podcast or share it with just one other person to help this channel grow but mainly to spread some good vibes - which we all need more than ever. From the bottom of my heart - thank you for being here with me.Lots of love to all of you.  Episode notes:24 hours in the darkness 00:00 - 02:05Memory I: the prison 02:05 - 04:38Memory II: the elderly home 04:38 - 07:48Memory III: the diagnosis 07:48 - 09:10intense moments 09:10 - 09:10good vibe song 11:31 - end  The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT And: 27th of April at 6 PM CET- live reading with Anna 28th of April at 8 pm (CET) in German - Lesung mit AnnaFREE SPEECH FOR EVERYONE: CREATE MOMENTS (in EN) on the 13th of April at 12 PM - 1 PM CET

NEW TRAILER Can't wait to publish my new Mini-Episodes !   A little outtake: "When my little thoughts arrive, I have to write them down, because that's where they want to be: on paper. You know, it's a win-win situation. They feel important and acknowledged and I get them out of my head.But some of them are intriguing and they need to be shared with you, my dear listener. I will call them my mini-episodes and hopefully, they'll do the same to you and they open up a little path to a new thought. New thoughts are important, it's like mental fitness. The good thing about this is: you don't have to do anything else but lean back and listen." HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS I DO!  The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT And: 27th of April at 6 PM CET- live reading with Anna 28th of April at 8 pm (CET) in German - Lesung mit AnnaFREE SPEECH FOR EVERYONE: CREATE MOMENTS (in EN) on the 13th of April at 12 PM - 1 PM CET

Who is Ray? Normally he runs down my office window, but today he took over the microphone.He reminded me to share one of the best marketing advices I have ever heard off.12 minutes and you will find out who is Ray and the two words, which open up the box of creativity.  A little outtake: "But often we don't dare, do we? What will the others think of me? I might embarrass myself. If that is the case, don't share it with us, do it for yourself. Releasing your creativity is opening up a treasure box. You don't know what's in there, but you might be surprised. Want to give it a try? Whatever you are doing next, preparing a meeting, baking a cake, creating a new product, taking a picture - surprise yourself or us with your creation. Because the moment you tell yourself: let's surprise them - you will be thinking out of the box. You will feel different. It's like waking up something. Are you ready to try to do something where we will be like: wow, I did not expect this." Episode notes:Ray takes over the mic 00:00 - 01:07 The astonishing life of a raindrop 01:07 - 05:50 Best marketing advice 05:50 - 11:43 The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT And: 27th of April at 6 PM CET- live reading with Anna 28th of April at 8 pm (CET) in German - Lesung mit AnnaFREE SPEECH FOR EVERYONE: CREATE MOMENTS (in EN) on the 13th of April at 12 PM - 1 PM CET

I was interviewed by Vaishali Lambe Even though I can't wait to share with you my next episode, which is about one of the best advice I have ever received, today, I share the conversation I had with Vaishali. She invited me into her podcast as a guest, and we talked about passion, motivation, how to handle future goals, how to look at time more positively and in the end, we even talk a little about leadership.  Sidenote: do you want to join my free zoom live speech on WEDNESDAY 24th of March at 12 PM (CET)? Feel free to register here: https://club.annajelen.com/  Vaishali's questions:How did you find your interest in this field and what motivates you every day to be in this field?  Can you talk a bit more about your experience as a podcast host?How do you see Time as a factor when it comes to bringing a change in the society?When people always think about future and what next, how can they change their attitude? How the factors like family, financial stability or other responsibilities affect people. Do you think time manages people or people mange time? I am going to give you 3 words and you have to tell what comes to your mind immediately. Are you ready? Time. Future. Career.What do you think is next on your career path? What does the future look like for The Time Expert?Any tips/advice would you like to give to the students/professionals who are looking to get into this area or grow into this area? And looking this as their long-term career option?You are truly leading your area of interest, what is your leadership style? And any specific leader that you always follow /admire and why? Find out more about Vaishali: https://www.vaishalilambe.com/soleadsaturday Have a lovely week, and thank you for being here. I appreciate it. Lots of love and surprises, AnnA Episode notes:We talk about a lot - just enjoy a wide range conversation:-)  The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT And: 23rd of March at 8.00 am CET and 6 pm CET in EN; topic - LOVE IT, CHANGE IT or LEAVE IT24th of March at 8 pm (CET) in German - LIEBE ES, ÄNDERE ES oder LASS ES SEINFREE SPEECH FOR EVERYONE: CREATE MOMENTS (in EN) on the 24th of March at 12 PM - 1 PM CET

Imagine a life without any surprises...  I know we like stability. We like the familiar. We love to know. But what if we would give wonders and surprises a bit more time and space? Wouldn't that spice up our life a bit? Wouldn't that be a nice change? It doesn't have to be daily, but from time to time... A little outtake:"I often forget to be a bit more open to this, but about ten days ago, something happened, leading me to write this episode. Samuel and I sat outside on a bench, and we talked about life, how much we missed Sweden and considered big decisions. He had the idea to say: if this is a good idea, let the universe show us a sign. Or even better, I said; if this is a good idea, let an aeroplane fly over our village which shall land in Dubai. Samuel said it must be more unlikely. Like a military jet breaking the sound barrier, so we can hear a loud boom!"  Listen to this episode to find out what happened...  Call it coincidence, luck, wonders, psychological triggers or signs - for me; it does not matter. I find it amusing, touching and, yes, surprising.  Let's stay curious! Have a lovely week, and thank you for being here. I appreciate it. Lots of love and surprises, AnnA Episode notes:Story 1: a very bizarre moment in the museum 00:00 - 07:44Story 2: signs from the universe 07:44 - 10:07Time and space for more surprise from the universe 10:07 - 15:55The artist: Ashley Bickerton - the painting: white head 2 Be surprised! Thank you! - end  The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT And: 23rd of March at 8.00 am CET and 6 pm CET in EN; topic - LOVE IT, CHANGE IT or LEAVE IT24th of March at 8 pm (CET) in German - LIEBE ES, ÄNDERE ES oder LASS ES SEINFREE SPEECH FOR EVERYONE: CREATE MOMENTS (in EN) on the 24th of March at 12 PM - 1 PM CET

This episode contains ADULT LANGUAGE. To compare yourself to others makes you unhappy, I think we all agree, but still it happens again and again. What can we do against this terrible feeling? Just a short wish to start with: if you like what I do, may I ask you to share your favourite episode with only one person. That would be lovely. A little outtake: "Comparison, in any way, makes unhappy. But the worst part is this: It takes away the enjoyment of the process. How can it be fun to write a book if I only think: it's not good enough. Zero fun!It shall not only be about the result, on the contrary, but the result is also only the bonus of your doing. The doing shall be fun and get all the attention.Imagine climbing a mountain. How frustrating if you climb two days without any enjoyment, just to experience 10 minutes of joy when you are on the top. Imagine you could appreciate the two days of climbing as well. The process often takes so much more time, so it's worth it to get there that we can enjoy it.“  Be proud of who you are and let's celebrate your individuality! Boomshakalaka. Yours, AnnA  Episode notes:Intro and a wish 00:00 - 00:42 The road to unhappiness 00:42 - 02:00 The poetry workshop 02:00 - 05:12 Dickens, Austen, Fitzgerald etc. 05:12 - 06:08 Comparison is the thief of joy 06:08 - 07:20 Want to be like others? 07:20 - 08:43 Boobs and butts 08:43 - 09:50 Get out of comparing yourself 09:50 - end The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT 23rd of March 08:00 am CET Zoom Speech (EN)23rd of March 06:00 pm CET Zoom Speech (EN)24. März um 20 Uhr CET  Zoom Vortrag (DE)

ARE YOU SCARED OF THE DARK? Would you be scared to be 24 hours in an isolated dark room? If yes, why? Maybe you would like to listen to this episode with a blindfold or closed eyes because this episode is about darkness. A little outtake: "Three days ago, I spent only (only in quotation marks) 24 hours in an isolated dark room. There was not a trace of light. But an overwhelming silence. You might want to ask me, as many others did: WHY would anyone do this?? The answer is simple: pure curiosity about what happens when you are without any external stimuli. I wanted to know what happens with the senses and thoughts. I wanted to see if I can discover something I can only find in the dark. So yeah, I would say curiosity and self-discovery are the main reasons.After hearing many reactions, there was suddenly another reason tapping in: I wanted to know why this scares us.Welcome, ladies and gentlemen.“  This is about loving life. Enjoy! Sending you my love. Take it. There is enough for everyone. Yours, AnnA  Episode notes: Before 00:00 - 04:40 In the darkness 04:40 - 17:53 The after-effects 17:53 - end  The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT 23rd of March 08:00 am CET Zoom Speech (EN) 23rd of March 06:00 pm CET Zoom Speech (EN) 24. März um 20 Uhr CET  Zoom Vortrag (DE)

THIS IS A RE-BROADCAST In just 13 minutes I will talk about the misunderstandings of the meaning of life and how I finally found ways to „find“ it.  A little outtake: "There is this one big question. The question many of us fear and all different sorts of reactions have been monitored: people starting to tremble, others falling into the well of thoughts, some even throwing up, just by hearing this one question. Which is: „What’s the meaning of life?“ How is your reaction? Do you know, that I felt guilty for years when I came across this question and it also took me a long time to finally be in peace with it? It started in school, as a teenager, when our teacher told us, that we find the meaning of life by asking the question: “ What do I care about?“ Dear me. My mind was searching nervously for an answer. Suddenly it was my turn: "What’s the meaning in life Anna?" I looked at him with questioning fearful eyes saying: „to enjoy life, maybe?“ He laughed and told us, that it is more than that. I went home, thought about it, but never came up with an answer for myself, more than: to enjoy life. But yes, I felt guilty. Because now I believed, that the „meaning of life“ always has to be a contribution to something bigger." How did I find peace with this question? Listen to all of it and enjoy hopefully a meaningful episode.

GLASS HALF FULL - an interview of Steve Twynham with me Last week I was interviewed by Steve Twynham from Inspire Radio. A great channel, with lovely hosts and top music!It's a wide range of conversation and it was fun. I told him how I was born with a fascination for the topic time. And I tell a few personal anecdotes from my life. And why I believe that we need to disconnect as much as possible. "I disconnect as much as possible. I have firm limitation access to my mails, to the internet and my phone. It's a considerable effort to break all the blockers I have installed everywhere. I can turn off the phone for days - knowing that I will not be reachable even for clients and they might get annoyed, but often I have to say, they are impressed because they would also love to do it. I do, and my business is still running."  Would you like to win free participation for my "create moments" live zoom speech for the 18th of February at 12 o'clock lunchtime (CET)?If yes, please send me a question you have. If your question inspires me to write a whole podcast episode, you will win free participation. If you already are a member, you will win a little surprise. And now, have a lovely day!Lots of love,AnnA  Episode notes:I'm a slow thinker 00:00 - 01:56Win free participation 01:56 - 02:46Fingertips finding answers 02:46 - 06:18Wide range conversation filled with stories! 6:18 - end Enjoy! The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT 18th of February at 12:00 am CET CREATE MOMENTS Zoom Speech23rd of February 08:00 am CET TIME FOR FOCUS Zoom Speech23rd of February 06:00 pm CET TIME FOR FOCUS Zoom Speech24. Februar um 18 Uhr CET    ZEIT FÜR FOKUS - Zoom Vortrag (DE)24. Februar um 20 Uhr CET    ZEIT FÜR FOKUS - Zoom Vortrag (DE)BOOMSHAKALAKA.

MISERY SERVES NO ONE - HAPPINESS DOES Do you know what makes me happy?To be alive. That's where my happiness begins and I don't feel guilty anymore, feeling happy even in difficult times.This is a little insight to my life philosophy, where I tell you about two attitudes that have always supported me. A little outtake:  “Once, as a teenager, I was in a group with other people, and I remember that they weren't happy. But I was. But I did not want to stand out. And I almost felt guilty about feeling good. So it was easier to say; yeah, it's so shitty right now. A few days ago I heard, for the second time this week, someone saying, almost whispering into my ear: "Just between us, but I'm doing great, but one can not say so during a pandemic, can we?" Yes, we can and we should! If you are happy right now, remind others, that it is still possible to feel good. Life is too short to feel guilty about feeling good.“ Enjoy this episode about being alive.Until next week in your ear. Take care, AnnA  Episode notes: My reoccuring dream 00:00 - 05:13 The feeling of being alive 05:13 - 05:25 Misery serves nobody, but happiness can 05:25 - 08:28 Death taught me to live 08:28 - 10:00 Feeling guilty to be happy 10:00 - 11:24 One part of my life philosophy 11:24 - 12:42 Another part of my life philosophy 12:42 - 13:25 Let's feel alive 13:25 - end The Member's Club CHECK IT OUT 18th of February at 12:00 am CET CREATE MOMENTS Zoom Speech 23rd of February 08:00 am CET TIME FOR FOCUS Zoom Speech 23rd of February 06:00 pm CET TIME FOR FOCUS Zoom Speech 24. Februar um 18 Uhr CET    ZEIT FÜR FOKUS - Zoom Vortrag (DE) 24. Februar um 20 Uhr CET    ZEIT FÜR FOKUS - Zoom Vortrag (DE) BOOMSHAKALAKA.