Ipek Williamson

Some people are very approachable, cool, kind and supportive, whereas others are not so much. Why is that? Is it because the ones who are good at communicating positively and motivating others have a higher Emotional Intelligence (EI) level? If yes, then what is EI exactly? EI involves the ability to understand and manage emotions. […]

Do you have a rose plant around your house? Indoors or outdoors, does not matter. Preferably a rose plant but if there isn’t one, it is okay too, any plant would do in my opinion, as what I will tell you now is more about what you believe in anyway. In Turkic cultures scattered all […]

You have a relationship with someone, anyone, and this is a regular relationship, like the one you have with the teacher of your child, or your next door neighbour, or your colleague at work. You know this person but not very closely, and you keep a good rapport with them as there is not any […]

Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid – Basil King, Canadian Writer (not Goethe!) What is life without taking risks? Allowing slight shifts in your path, making big decisions such as taking a job that will trigger a change in your career, or accepting a marriage proposal even if it will mean […]

The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy. – Florence Scovel Shinn Recently, I have heard on the radio this story about a local man and a contracting company. The man wanted to renovate his basement and create a “sensory […]

My classmates from the all-girls high school that I have attended as a teenager, are going to celebrate our 50th birthday next weekend, as almost all of us are turning 50 this year. They are getting together for a sleepover at a nice and cozy little hotel. I would love to be there with them, […]

I have bought a tea infuser a few years ago from Grosche‘s online store and have been using it to make my loose leaf green tea for a long while and still do sometimes. But then I have discovered another drink that I started making in that same 400 ml tumbler: hot water and lemon […]

Sometimes, you form very clear desires in your mind only to fall into the trap of self-doubt and fear once realizing that desire is not yet here. But think about this; when you go to a restaurant and give your order to the waiter, do you ever think twice whether or not you will get […]

I must admit that I am not happy with the way I carry my body. I do not have the greatest posture and I want to change it for the better. Because I think, a better posture does not only make me look a more self-confident and strong person, but it also is very important […]