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Leadership is not about making everyone happy. If your goal is to be liked, you’ll never make the tough calls. If your goal is to avoid conflict, you’ll never drive real change. If your goal is to make everyone happy… well, you know what to do (see image 👇). True leadership means: ✔ Making decisions people don’t always agree with. ✔ Setting a vision, even when others don’t see it yet. ✔ Holding your ground when it matters most. Leaders aren’t in the business of pleasing everyone. They’re in the business of making an impact. Would you rather be respected or liked as a leader? ♻️ Repost this to your network to spread the message and follow Ani Filipova for more leadership insights.

People will question your choices not because they are wrong. But because they don’t have the courage to make them. Choosing a job because you want to travel more - not for the title? Great decision. Dreaming of leaving corporate life to build a small business? Go for it. Want to work fewer hours so you can spend more time with your kids? That's your call. Choosing to stay single because you love your freedom? Perfectly valid. Declining a prestigious university offer to pursue a trade you love? Absolutely. Most people won't get it. They will question you. Doubt you. Even try to convince you that you are wrong. But the truth is: They don't have to understand it. Because they are not the ones living your life. You are. So do what makes you happy! Even if it doesn't make sense to anyone else. ♻️ If this resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it. 🔔 And follow for more content like this. Image credit: The Poetics on IG

High performers aren’t born. They’re built. The best part? Anyone can become one. Check out Ashley's incredible carousel breaking this down! It’s not about working longer hours or doing more. It’s about working smarter, thinking bigger, and showing up differently. Here are 12 clear signs you are growing into a high performer: 1️⃣ People naturally follow your lead. ↳ Even when you don’t have the title. 2️⃣ You think a few career moves ahead. ↳ Every move builds toward your next big step. 3️⃣ Chaos doesn’t shake you. ↳ You stay calm when others panic. 4️⃣ You see problems before they exist. ↳ And solve them before they explode. 5️⃣ Feedback fuels you. ↳ Your growth mindset makes you unstoppable. 6️⃣ You balance speed and quality. ↳ Done is better than perfect. 7️⃣ You see the bigger picture. ↳ While others are lost in the details. 8️⃣ Your professionalism is effortless. ↳ You set the standard without even trying. 9️⃣ You OWN your mistakes. ↳ No excuses. Just lessons. 🔟 You protect your energy like a CEO ↳ Burnout? Never heard of it. 1️⃣1️⃣ You listen to understand. ↳ That’s why people trust you. 1️⃣2️⃣ You build powerful relationships. ↳ Not just a network—REAL connections. High performers make everyone around them better. That’s why companies do everything to keep them. Which trait do you resonate the most with? ♻️ Repost this to help others in your community, and follow Ani Filipova for more daily content.

A bad attitude will keep you stuck, no matter how hard you try. You can work hard. You can put in long hours. You can give it everything you’ve got. But if your mindset is working against you, you won’t get far. It's like driving with a flat tyre - no matter how hard you press the gas, you're still not moving. If you are stuck in a negative mindset, here’s how to break free: 1. Catch your negative patterns Your brain spirals when negativity takes over. Notice the thoughts that creep in when things go wrong: ❌ "I'm not good enough." ❌ "This always happens to me." ❌ "What's the point?" ➡️ Shift it: Replace those thoughts with questions: ✅ "What can I learn from this?" ✅ "What’s one thing I can improve?" ✅ "What’s still in my control?" 2. A bad attitude often comes from mental fatigue. A positive attitude isn’t just mental - it’s physical, too. ➡️ Track your energy for 3 days: ✅ What activities drain you? ✅ What activities energise you? Now swap: ❌ Spend less time on draining activities. ✅ Increase time on energising activities. 3. The “10-10-10 Rule” for emotional control When emotions are running high, logic takes a backseat. ➡️ Ask yourself: ✅ "Will this matter in 10 minutes?" ✅ "Will this matter in 10 days?" ✅ "Will this matter in 10 months?" Most things that trigger a bad attitude are forgotten fast. Don’t give them power. Fix your mindset. Fix your attitude. And everything starts to move forward. If this hits home, repost it to inspire someone else. Follow Ani Filipova for more actionable tips and content.

Hard work alone will not give you financial freedom. These three strategies will. Most people think they will achieve financial freedom by working harder and longer hours. But the truth is that learning how to multiply your time, income, and impact will get you there faster! Here are 3 types of leverage that will transform your career and life: 1️⃣ Skill Leverage (The currency of opportunity) Most professionals get stuck relying on general skills that are easy to replace. Solution: Become exceptional at one rare skill or knowledge in your industry. ✔️ Example: A corporate strategist earns well. But a specialist in AI-driven business strategy? Indispensable. 💡 Action Step: List 3 high-income, future-proof skills in your industry - and start developing them today. 2️⃣ Financial Leverage (Getting paid beyond your hours) Relying solely on a salary means you will always trade time for money. Solution: Build income streams that don’t depend on your hours — like consulting one to many, investing, or productizing your knowledge. ✔️ Example: Person A relies only on their salary. Person B has a salary, a consulting gig, and passive investments. Who’s winning? 💡 Action Step: Identify one way to earn outside your salary in the next 30 days - and start small. 3️⃣ Network Leverage (Opportunities on Demand) The biggest career leaps don’t come from cold applications - they come from connections. Solution: Stop relying on job boards. Build relationships, add value, and create opportunities. ✔️ Example: Would you rather compete with 500 applicants or be introduced by an insider? 💡 Action Step: Reach out to 3 people today - a mentor, a peer, and someone ahead of you. Offer value first. The bottom line: Wealth doesn’t come from working harder. It comes from working smarter - with leverage. 👉 Inside the "Change is Possible" community, I'll teach you how to build real leverage and take control of your career. Join now (link in featured section) — and start building the career you deserve. Follow Ani Filipova for more career advice

Balance isn’t what you think it is. Most people believe balance is about staying calm. Staying still. Staying composed. But balance is actually knowing - when to sprint - and when to stop. when to push - and when to pull back. ➡️ Be bold - but know when to listen. ➡️ Be strong - but know when to soften. ➡️ Be humble - but know when to speak up. ➡️ Be kind - but know when to set boundaries. Balance isn’t about perfection. It’s about noticing when you’ve gone too far - and having the courage to adjust. The happiest people... The strongest leaders... The most successful careers... They don’t come from never losing balance. They come from learning how to find it again - over and over. So when was the last time you felt off balance? And more importantly... What did you do about it? Share in the comments and follow Ani Filipova for more insights on leadership and growth.

Gaslighters twist reality to make you doubt yourself. Here are the best responses to shut them down instantly. 1. D͟e͟n͟i͟a͟l͟ ͟a͟n͟d͟ ͟D͟i͟s͟t͟o͟r͟t͟i͟o͟n͟ 🗣 "That never happened." ✔️ "You can deny it, but that doesn't change the facts." 🗣 "I never said that." ✔️ "I remember the conversation clearly. If you'd like, I can remind you of what was said." 🗣 "You're imagining things." ✔️ "No, I know the facts - no imagination needed." 2. I͟n͟v͟a͟l͟i͟d͟a͟t͟i͟n͟g͟ ͟E͟m͟o͟t͟i͟o͟n͟s͟ 🗣 "You're overreacting." ✔️ "You don't get to decide what is or isn't a valid reaction for me." 🗣 "You're too sensitive." ✔️ "You don't get to decide how I should feel." 3. Q͟u͟e͟s͟t͟i͟o͟n͟i͟n͟g͟ ͟S͟a͟n͟i͟t͟y͟     🗣 "You're crazy." ✔️ "Resorting to insults won't change what happened." 🗣 "You're being paranoid." ✔️ "Dismissing my concerns won't make them disappear." 🗣 "You have an active imagination." ✔️ "I know exactly what happened. No imagination needed." 4. S͟h͟i͟f͟t͟i͟n͟g͟ ͟B͟l͟a͟m͟e͟ 🗣 "This is your own fault." ✔️ "Blaming me doesn't change your responsibility in this situation." 🗣 "You made me do that." ✔️ "No, your actions are your choice, just like my actions are mine." 5. A͟t͟t͟a͟c͟k͟i͟n͟g͟ ͟C͟r͟e͟d͟i͟b͟i͟l͟i͟t͟y͟ 🗣 "You don't know what you're talking about." ✔️ "I actually do, and dismissing me won't change that." 🗣 "Who are they going to believe?" ✔️ "I don't need to convince anyone. Facts do that for me." Gaslighting only works when you don't know how to respond. Now you do. Which response do you think is the most powerful? If you have any other effective techniques, please add them in the comments. ♻️ Repost this to help others recognise manipulation, and follow Ani Filipova for more posts like this.

I remember my first day as a manager. I walked in feeling confident.I walked out feeling completely out of my depth. I thought I had it figured out. I'd seen great managers. I'd seen terrible ones. I was sure I knew what to do. But when it was my turn to lead... I felt completely out of my depth. I wasn't ready for: • The hard conversations. • The pressure to make decisions with no clear answer. • The moments when my team looked at me - and I had no idea what to say. My first few months? BRUTAL. This is how I would sum up the learnings: 1️⃣ What you expect is the opposite of what happens. Instead of relying on assumptions, ask yourself: 👉 "What's my biggest blind spot right now?" 2️⃣ You'll cling to your old work for too long. I held on to tasks I was comfortable with - because they felt safe. But safe doesn't lead teams. 👉 Identify one task you're still doing that someone else could handle. Then ask: "Am I doing this because it's easier - or because I don't trust my team?" 3️⃣ Your instinct will be to tell people what to do - but that's a trap. Giving orders feels like leadership, but all it did was make my team wait for instructions. 👉 Instead, when someone asks, "What should I do?", try this: "What do you think?" or "What have you tried so far?" 4️⃣ People won't trust you just because you now have a title. According to HBR, 58% of people will trust a total stranger more than their manager. You have to earn their trust. Owning your mistakes and being open is a good place to start. 5️⃣ You will make mistakes. In my first month, I made more mistakes than I could count. I obsessed over trying to be perfect, which slowed me down. Mistakes aren't failures - they are data. Learn. Adjust. Move on. If you're feeling overwhelmed right now - you're not alone. Every great manager has been where you are. What's one mistake you made as a new manager that others could learn from? ♻️ Repost this to help new managers avoid these mistakes. Follow Ani Filipova for more insights on leadership and management.

I've spent 25 years in corporate. And another 3 years as an entrepreneur. In that time, I’ve seen these 5 career mistakes quietly destroy brilliant people: 1️⃣ Staying too long in the same role It will make you : • Less valuable in the job market • Easier to replace • Outpaced by your peers ✅ Fix: Move internally, take on stretch projects, or switch industries before you feel “too safe.” 2️⃣ Outgrowing your network Your network reflects who you were 5 years ago. The people who got you here might not be the ones who’ll get you where you want to go. ✅ Fix: Connect with forward-thinkers, industry disruptors, and those mastering emerging trends. 3️⃣ Ignoring AI and automation “I’ll figure it out later” is a dangerous mindset. AI is reshaping industries faster than most realise. ✅ Fix: Identify what parts of your role could be automated. Learn how to use AI. Look for roles that require human creativity, leadership, and decision-making. 4️⃣ Thinking “it won’t happen to me” Layoffs, reorganisations, and industry shakeups are happening faster than ever. Yet most people believe they’re safe — until they’re not. ✅ Fix: Assume change is coming. • Build new skills • Expand your network • Stay ahead of trends 5️⃣ Relying on one income stream Your salary feels secure... until it’s not. The best time to build a backup plan? Before you need one. ✅ Fix: Start building a secondary income stream now — whether through: • Consulting • Training • Investing • Digital products Don’t wait until it’s too late. ---------------- If you’re serious about building a career that’s secure, flexible, and rewarding — join the “Change is Possible” community now - link in the Featured section and in the comments. ➡️ Learn how to build your personal brand ➡️ Create multiple income streams ➡️ Take back control over your career Your career security starts with what you do today.

Toxic leaders chip away at your confidence - one small moment at a time. I’ve had managers who were a cocktail of the worst traits. One of them spotted the gaps in my skill set, and he waited. He waited for me to fail - so he could spotlight it and make me feel small. All he had to do was help me get better. A simple advice. A conversation. Anything. Thankfully, the one who followed him - was the exact opposite. I learned more than ever before. This post is a reminder - you didn’t imagine it. You are not too sensitive. You were unsupported. Thanks to Dora Vanourek for this brilliant carousel. Here are 7 toxic leadership types to watch for - and how to protect yourself: 1. The Ghost: ↳ Disappears when you need them, shows up for failures ↳ Clarify all expectations upfront, build a support system 2. The Emotional Manipulator: ↳ Turns work into a game of guilt and drama ↳ Beware of their tactics, what they say are not facts 3. The Micromanager: ↳ Questions your every move and decision ↳ Create systems to send proactive updates 4. The Credit Thief: ↳ Claims your wins and blames you for failures ↳ Document contributions, build wider relationships 5. The Burnout Creator: ↳ Treats every task like an emergency ↳ Set firm boundaries, push back on unrealistic deadlines 6. The Promise Breaker: ↳ Offers career opportunities that never materialise ↳ Get commitments in writing, create your own growth plan 7. The Fear Builder: ↳ Plants daily seeds of doubt about job security ↳ Know your value, see through their tactics You can’t change a toxic leader, but you can protect yourself. Your career and your well-being are worth it. ♻ Repost to help others. 🔔 Follow Ani Filipova for more.

If your habits don’t change, neither will your results. Here are 5 inconvenient truths that will either push you forward - or expose why you’re still stuck. Tom Chain's illustrations are amazing - each of them speaks thousand words. What you repeat daily is shaping your future: 1️⃣ Most people stay stuck in "one day" A dream without a plan? Just a fantasy. A goal without action? Just a wish. Commit to a process, track progress and put in the work - every single day. 2️⃣ You are not afraid to fail. You are afraid people will see you fail - such a shame... The truth: They are too busy worrying about their own failures to care about yours. So take the shot. Miss. Try again. 3️⃣ Perfection is a trap. It makes you overthink, second-guess and quit before you even start. Perfection is an illusion. Excellence is a standard. It allows for mistakes, embraces feedback, and prioritises action over hesitation. 4️⃣ The path to success is boring. Everyone wants the outcome. No one wants the process. Winning is built on boring, repetitive, unsexy work. The difference between those who succeed and those who don’t? One does the reps. The other makes excuses. 5️⃣ You don’t "find" time. You make It. If you’re not making time, you’re making excuses. Winners don’t have more hours in the day. They just prioritise differently. Stop lying to yourself about what you ‘want.’ Your actions already prove it. Final thought: Growth isn’t about what you say. It’s about what you prove - through action. Which one are you still working on? ♻️ Repost this for someone who needs it, and follow Ani Filipova for more content.

You don’t hate your job. You just fear what’s next. Here’s how you know: 1. You treat your job like a bad relationship. If your job were a person, you’d have left it years ago. You complain about it and feel undervalued but keep making excuses to stay. 🔹 The Fix: Hold your career to the same standard as a relationship. If it’s not helping you grow, it’s time to walk away. 2. You are addicted to your paycheck - not your career. You don’t love your work. You love the financial security it gives you. 🔹 The Fix: Stop seeing your paycheck as a lifeline. Start seeing your skills as an investment portfolio that can grow. 3. You say, "I don’t know what else I’d do" - but you haven’t even looked. You wait for clarity to magically appear instead of going after it. 🔹 The Fix: Spend 30 days researching, networking, and testing new ideas. Clarity comes from action, not from overthinking. 4. You’re more loyal to your company than to your own future You think you "owe" your employer for the years they've employed you - wrong! 🔹 The Fix: Your company pays you for your time. That’s the deal. Your future is your responsibility. 5. You are not stuck - you’re just uncomfortable You want career change to feel easy - It won’t. 🔹 The Fix: Reframe discomfort as progress. If it scares you, it’s probably worth doing. 6. You assume career change means starting over from zero - It doesn’t. You already have transferable skills. 🔹 The Fix: Write down 10 things you’re good at. Now, find industries where they apply. You’re further ahead than you think. 7. You’ve trained yourself to settle You tell yourself to "just be grateful." But gratitude and ambition can co-exist. 🔹 The Fix: Ask yourself: "If I could build my ideal career from scratch, what would it look like?" Now, take the first step toward making it real. Final Thought: You’re not stuck. You’re just afraid of change. But fear isn’t a stop sign. It’s proof that something better is ahead. 🔄 Repost this for someone who needs to hear it, and follow Ani Filipova for more content.

The people who succeed aren't always the most experienced. They are the ones... ... willing to try. I’ve been told to wait so many times: ❌ Wait until you have more experience. ❌ Wait until you are an expert. ❌ Wait until you know exactly what you’re doing. If I had listened, I wouldn’t be here today. I wouldn’t have: ✅ Applied for jobs I felt under-qualified for. ✅ Moved countries and continents. ✅ Left my corporate career to build something from scratch. And honestly? None of those moments felt “right.” I wasn’t ready. I wasn’t experienced. I didn’t feel like an expert. But here’s what I’ve learned: 👉 Curiosity beats credentials. 👉 Action beats overthinking. 👉 Starting beats waiting. If you’re hesitating - to launch a project, switch careers, or share your ideas -remember this: ✅ You don’t need to know everything. ✅ You don’t need to have it all figured out. ✅ You don’t need to be the smartest person in the room. You just need the courage to begin. What’s one thing you’ve been putting off because you don’t feel “ready”? Drop it below - and commit to starting today. ♻️ Share this with someone who’s waiting for “the right time" and follow Ani Filipova for more content.

Your boss isn’t your therapist. Sharing too much could be your biggest career mistake. Here’s what you should never reveal. 1. Your intentions to leave or not It can limit your growth opportunities and change how you are treated. 2. Your financial struggles/success They might pay you less if they think you are desperate. They might pay you less if they know you are well off. 3. Your health issues Unless you need accommodations, keep this private. 4. Your side business Even if it's allowed, it may create doubts about your commitment. 5. Your office gossip The messenger often gets blamed. Don't be that person. 6. Your family drama Unless you need time off, oversharing can damage your credibility. 7. Your love life It invites gossip and blurs professional boundaries. 8. Your political views Even light-hearted debates can get heated fast. 9. Your work grievances Complaining without solutions damages your reputation. 10. Your clashes with colleagues Unless it's impacting your work directly, don't drag your boss into drama. Which one surprised you the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 ♻️ Repost this to help others stay professional at work. 🔔 Follow Ani Filipova for more career advice.

Most people quit because they overlook this one truth. And it’s probably costing them more than they realise. Most people search for shortcuts. They chase the one big thing that will change their life - a new job, a breakthrough idea, or a life-altering decision. But in reality, that's not how it works. Big wins are disguised as tiny moments - repeated relentlessly. Jen Blandos have summarised these so well in the image below. The book gathering dust on your shelf? 👉 Two pages a day could’ve finished it months ago. The skill you wish you had? 👉 Just 15 minutes of practice a week would’ve built it. The career you dream about? 👉 One small step every day makes it yours. People overestimate what they can achieve in a day... And underestimate what they can achieve in a year. Success isn’t a sprint. It’s a quiet rhythm of tiny, forgettable actions - that become impossible to ignore. The person who writes down one small win every evening? 👉 Builds confidence that others can’t fake. The person who connects with one new person each week? 👉 Creates opportunities that feel like “luck.” The person who learns a new skill weekly? 👉 will have 52 new skills by the end of the year and will be far ahead of others. It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing a tiny thing - consistently. What’s your one small move today? Drop it below -  let’s inspire each other. ✅ Follow Ani Filipova for more actionable insights on building unstoppable habits. ♻️ Repost this to inspire others.

When life turns up the heat… Will you break or break through? Two people face the same challenge. One breaks down. The other breaks through. Why? It’s not the situation. It’s not the pressure. It’s not luck. It’s what they are made of. Most people blame their circumstances: ❌ “My boss is impossible.” ❌ “The market is terrible.” ❌ “I don’t have enough time.” You can't control the circumstances, but you can control your preparation. 3 Ways to Build Mental Toughness 1️⃣ Develop FRICTION muscles Every time you avoid discomfort, you are reinforcing softness. -> Start small: Do the hard thing now, not later. -> Build the habit of facing friction instead of avoiding it. 2️⃣ Rewire your story In a setback, don’t say: “This always happens to me.” Instead, ask: “What’s this teaching me?” Your brain is always listening - give it better instructions. 3️⃣ Audit your inputs What you consume shapes what you become. -> Are you surrounded by problem-solvers or complainers? -> Are you feeding your mind with ideas that make you stronger - or weaker? Circumstances don’t define you - they reveal you. So when life turns up the heat, ask yourself: Am I softening like the potato - or hardening like the egg? More importantly: What am I doing today to become better for tomorrow? 💬 Which tip are you focusing on this week? 🔁 Repost this to help someone start building mental toughness, and follow  Ani Filipova for more content

Most managers don’t fail because they lack strategy. They fail because they ignore reality. The carousel by Adam Graham perfectly captures the hard truths about leadership. 👇 Here’s what every manager needs to understand: 1️⃣ The “work from home” issue isn’t about location. It’s about trust. If you don’t trust your team... why did you hire them? 2️⃣ Promoting people who are already halfway out the door? It is a bit too late. 3️⃣ Culture is how people are treated when no one’s watching. 4️⃣ People don’t leave companies. Look at your turnover rate. Then, look in the mirror yes - it is all your fault. 5️⃣ If your team is scared to challenge you, your leadership is broken. 6️⃣ Employees who get regular feedback are 4X more engaged. 7️⃣ Pay your best employees what they are worth - before your competitors do. 8️⃣ Offering entry-level salaries to experienced employees is an insult. 9️⃣ Micromanagement is NOT leadership. 🔟 Sick days and family emergencies should NEVER count as annual leave. 💬 What’s the worst trait you've seen in a manager? ♻️ Repost to help your network and follow Ani Filipova for more no-BS leadership insights.

These 7 mistakes silently damage your relationships. Most people don't even realise they're doing these… Here they are, and you can check how to fix them in the carousel. 1. Apologising Before You Even Start ❌ “Sorry, can I just say something?” ❌ “Sorry if this is a dumb question…” ➡️ Why It’s a Problem: Starting with an apology makes you sound unsure before you've even spoken. 2. Giving Advice Too Soon ❌ “You should just…” ❌ “Have you tried…” ➡️ Why It’s a Problem: People often don’t want solutions - they want to feel heard. 3. Your face says one thing, your words say another. ❌ Smiling during serious points. ❌ Smiling while giving difficult feedback. ➡️ Why It’s a Problem: Smiling when being firm confuses people - it makes your words feel insincere. 4. Talking in Circles ❌ Starting with too much backstory. ❌ Repeating the same point in different ways. ➡️ Why It’s a Problem: The more words you use, the less people remember. 5. Avoiding Eye Contact ❌ Looking down or away while speaking. ➡️ Why It’s a Problem: It makes you seem distant, unsure, or even untrustworthy - even if that’s not your intention. 6. The ‘Invisible Eye Roll’ ❌ Glancing at your phone while someone’s speaking. ❌ Checking your email while talking to someone. ❌ Sighing or shifting in your seat. ➡️ Why It’s a Problem: These micro-reactions scream, “I’m bored” - even if you’re not. 7. Closing Conversations Without Clarity Ending meetings with: ❌ “So… yeah…” ❌ “Alright, let’s just figure it out.” ❌ “I guess we’re good?” ➡️ Why It’s a Problem: Vague endings leave people unsure what happens next. Most people think great communication means talking more. The truth? It’s about talking smarter. ✅ Less fluff. ✅ Fewer fillers. ✅ More pauses. ✅ More clarity. Master that - and people won’t just hear you… they’ll remember you. Which mistake are YOU guilty of? Let me know below! -> Save this for your next tough conversation, and follow Ani Filipova  for more content.

Our relationship shouldn't have worked… but it did. 13 years of marriage today, but many more years together 👇 Most relationships follow a standard timeline: Date Move-in Get married Have kids Ours didn't. • We spent 10 years in a long-distance relationship. I was living in Bulgaria and then London. He was moving all over the world. • People said it wouldn't last. They told us we'd grow apart. They were wrong. • We had kids late in life, and until they turned one, I worked between Sofia and London, and he worked in Ukraine. • The first time we ever lived together in the same house was when we moved to Singapore. • Then, in 2012, we finally decided to get married. • In the past 13 years, we've been apart for just 30 days in total.    Here's what I've learned: 👉 Choose your spouse carefully - The right partner isn't just someone you live and have kids with — he/she shapes your journey and walks beside you through every season of life. 👉 What works for others may not work for you. 👉 Society's norms don't have to be your norms. 👉 Do what feels right for your family - no one else or nothing else matters. On the photo: Our wedding on 17 March 2012 in Singapore

I’ve never met someone who regretted these 9 moves. Make them — and life gets easier. Here they are - summarised in this amazing carousel by Rachel Carrell 🔥 1. Leaving a toxic boss ↳ No paycheck is worth your mental health. Get out sooner rather than later. 2. Learning to meditate properly ↳ I wish I’d started sooner. My mind’s calmer, my decisions sharper, and my stress? Almost gone. 3. Quitting a job you hate ↳ I once stayed in a miserable job, thinking it would get better. Spoiler: It didn’t. Never again. 4. Finding the right partner ↳ Life’s better with someone who lifts you up — not tears you down. Choose wisely. 5. Prioritising exercise ↳ Your body carries you through life. Treat it like a Ferrari, not a rusty old bike. 6. Finding the root cause of health issues ↳ Don't just treat symptoms. Solve the real issue, or you’ll be stuck in the same cycle. 7. Spending time with family ↳ No one’s getting younger. Don’t take those moments for granted. 8. Applying to jobs that challenge you ↳ It’s scary. But growth only happens outside your comfort zone. 9. Saying 'no' to things you don’t want to do ↳ Don’t live life on autopilot. Take the wheel — and steer where YOU want to go. Your future self will thank you for each of these decisions. So — which of these have you done? ♻️ Share this with someone who needs to hear it. 🔔 Follow me, Ani Filipova, for insights you wish you'd learned sooner.