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Dec 29, 20242 min read

After 12 Years in New York I Moved Away… Here is Why…

After 12 years of living and loving NYC, I’ve decided it’s time to move on. The energy in NYC is undeniably fabulous and one of a kind,...

Think Your 9-to-5 Is a Trap? It's Time to Rethink the Rat Race.

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Oct 28, 20243 min read

Think Your 9-to-5 Is a Trap? It's Time to Rethink the Rat Race.

A couple years ago I was putting my heart and all my energy to motivate and inspire my team, trying to walk in to the office with a smile...

Surfing Through Life: The Parallels of Surfing and Living.

alinabutus

Sep 22, 20244 min read

Surfing Through Life: The Parallels of Surfing and Living.

Tired and cold, I’m standing in the waters of Portugal, holding on to my surfboard. The sun is shining bright, and the waves keep...

Balance in a Headstand. Wisdom from Yoga.

alinabutus

Aug 8, 20241 min read

Balance in a Headstand. Wisdom from Yoga.

One of my biggest accomplishments this year is learning to do a headstand There’s a lot of wisdom that comes from yoga. Different...

Breaking Up With Sugar: How and Why I Transitioned to a Sugar-Free Diet. (And YOU Can Too!)

alinabutus

Jun 17, 20247 min read

Breaking Up With Sugar: How and Why I Transitioned to a Sugar-Free Diet. (And YOU Can Too!)

June 2023. Paris and Vienna. Two cities brimming with delectable desserts that make self-control a challenge. For the two weeks I spent...

alinabutus

Feb 13, 20244 min read

The Power of Intuition.

Can you hear your intuition above the noise of your thoughts? Can you tell the difference between your mind's voice and your intuition's...

alinabutus

Dec 8, 20232 min read

Own Your Life Choices

Ever found yourself wondering if you're charting your own course or just going with the flow? Our journey gains depth when we follow our...

alinabutus

Nov 29, 20232 min read

The Joy of Now: A Simple Guide

Do you ever find yourself lost in thoughts, drifting between the past and present, only to be overcome by regret of the past or anxiety...

Smiling Through Tears: My Journey to Happiness.

alinabutus

Nov 12, 20232 min read

Smiling Through Tears: My Journey to Happiness.

I often emphasize the importance of enjoying life, cultivating happiness, expressing gratitude and embracing a positive mindset. Those...

Your Style, Your Story: How Your Look Shapes Your Life

alinabutus

Oct 28, 20232 min read

Your Style, Your Story: How Your Look Shapes Your Life

Sometimes inspiration hits you when you least expect it. I have a list of draft articles I started but I was not in the mood to finish...

alinabutus

Oct 8, 20238 min read

10 Signs You Need a Sabbatical.

"I hate my 9 to 5 job, I have no motivation, I feel burned out, I feel stuck, I'm making no progress in my career, I make dump mistakes...

15 Tips on strategising your sabbatical or long vacation, and being smart about your time off.

alinabutus

Sep 16, 20238 min read

15 Tips on strategising your sabbatical or long vacation, and being smart about your time off.

When I took my sabbatical 3 months ago, few items were left on my to-do list, mainly - travelling, exercising, writing for my blog (did...

Walking as a Cure Against Stress and Anxiety.

alinabutus

Jul 24, 20232 min read

Walking as a Cure Against Stress and Anxiety.

We run into many challenges in our lives, from small inconveniences to life-changing events and anything in-between. We can change...

alinabutus

Jun 21, 20231 min read

Are You Productive?

12 days since my sabbatical started, I caught myself on a sad thought that I don’t feel productive compared to when I was working. So...

8 Sustainable Travel Tips. What to Pack and What to Do.

alinabutus

Jun 20, 20236 min read

8 Sustainable Travel Tips. What to Pack and What to Do.

The world has become smaller with the convenience and availability of different modes of transportation. I hope you are taking advantage...

The Dance Between a Man and a Woman. Relationship Dynamic.

alinabutus

Jun 2, 20233 min read

The Dance Between a Man and a Woman. Relationship Dynamic.

People all over the world, any nationality, any religion, any sexual identity, are challenged with this question - what is the key to...

Choose Freedom Wisely. 9 Steps to Balance Freedom and Achieve the Best Outcomes.

alinabutus

Jan 21, 20237 min read

Choose Freedom Wisely. 9 Steps to Balance Freedom and Achieve the Best Outcomes.

38,000 feet above sea level, I look out the small plane window and think about freedom. Yet again. What is freedom… Something that I...

Create A Vision Board to Help Find Meaning in Life: 7 Steps

alinabutus

Dec 31, 20228 min read

Create A Vision Board to Help Find Meaning in Life: 7 Steps

For the last few years I’ve been creating a vision board without knowing this term. It’s a great tool that helps you navigate through...

alinabutus

Nov 7, 20223 min read

Let Your Feelings Breathe Life Into You

What was the most recent strong feeling or emotion that you experienced? Would you describe it as positive or negative? Strong deep...

A Guide to a Sustainable Wardrobe. Part 2 - Consumption.

alinabutus

Oct 26, 20224 min read

A Guide to a Sustainable Wardrobe. Part 2 - Consumption.

Clothing and fashion account for an enormous amount of waste and emissions. These days, most clothing is made of synthetic fabrics that...