Doing versus Being
Esther Jacobs2022-08-18T21:28:40+02:00Esther Jacobs explains a new way of thinking about productivity...
Expanding horizons – Inspiration Shot July 2019
Esther Jacobs2022-08-18T21:29:34+02:00Do you go to conferences to get inspiration? Or is your “inspiration button” always activated? Do you get more energy from the speakers at conferences, or from the casual conversations that you have during coffee breaks?
Baby Bathwater unconference
Esther Jacobs2024-06-15T15:32:05+02:00“Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater…” Sure, it’s expensive, but it’s also the most exclusive ‘unconference’ I have ever heard of. $10,000 gets you 4 days on a private island in Croatia, with 200 incredibly sharp and accomplished people, who have left their ego’s at home
Explore the wilderness of your discomfort – Inspiration Shot June 2019
Esther Jacobs2022-08-18T21:31:30+02:00Even if your comfort zone extends a lot further than many other people’s – as is the case for me – it is still a bit scary to get out of it. Somehow I have been extra triggered lately to step out of my comfort zone.
(Re)connecting to emotions – scary or adventurous?
Esther Jacobs2022-08-18T21:33:58+02:00I used to think that emotions were annoying, useless and non-productive. I was so focused on achieving results, that I became a master in ignoring and repressing my disappointments, hurts, sadness and other negative experiences. However, repressing emotions not only takes a lot of energy, but it also prevents you from feeling positive emotions.
Transitions – Inspiration Shot May 2019
Esther Jacobs2022-08-18T21:33:49+02:00Sometimes everything suddenly changes. The transition from one state of being to another rarely seems to be gradual. I don’t know why the transition to something new is usually a shock.
Heartbreak in Jordan (2019)
Esther Jacobs2022-08-18T21:42:33+02:00My trip to Jordan turned out completely different than planned when my relationship unexpectedly disintegrated on the first day. I combine this very personal story and life lessons with Jordan travel tips in this blog.
Home – Inspiration shot April 2019
Esther Jacobs2024-05-09T17:39:29+02:00Is 'home' a location or a feeling? Inspiration shot April 2019 Whenever I hear "home is where the heart is", I joke that "home is where the wifi is." 'Home' is more of a feeling than a certain place for me. What does home mean for [...]
2019 Curaçao tips
Esther Jacobs2022-08-29T12:57:25+02:00Since 1994, the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao has had a special place in my heart. Every now and then I organize workshops or retreats on the island. After my recent writing retreat in March 2019, I discovered many new places, which I will share in this blog.
Real Estate secrets
Esther Jacobs2024-05-09T17:39:21+02:00I discovered that real estate investing can be very interesting and accessible, even for location independent people.