Diana Bernardo
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Ideas on how to enjoy life to the fullest by taking the unconventional path. Travel addict. Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3k9xcDF
Stories (59/0)
How to Unlearn Anything
“The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn”, — Gloria Steinem We start learning the day we are born. Before we even get close to a school class, we are already shaped in so many ways. Children learn by observing others and encoding their behavior. This is called “observational learning” and it shows that kids learn from the “models” around them, from parents to extended family, peers, or even characters on children TV.
By Diana Bernardo3 years ago in Motivation
Go For That Career Change
You have a university degree and have been working in that area for a while. However, you have always wanted to try something else. As a kid, you loved drawing but put it aside when you had to pick a career because there are no “real jobs” in that area.
By Diana Bernardo3 years ago in Journal
7 Inspiring Quotes from a Philosopher Who Lived in the Woods for 2 Years
“Man is the artificer of his own happiness”, Henry David Thoreau wrote in his journal, on 21 January 1838. An essayist, poet, and philosopher, Thoreau actively sought the means to a happier life, both as individuals and societies. His book “Civil Disobedience” is one of the greatest pieces of American political philosophy, influencing people like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.
By Diana Bernardo3 years ago in Motivation
This is What It’s Like to Travel Full-Time
Imagine you could be a full-time traveler. Imagine you could be out on the road every day, discover new countries at your own pace, hop around different cities, and live out of a backpack. I am sure many of you would find this a dream come true. I had that dream and I made it come true.
By Diana Bernardo3 years ago in Wander
How I Made Tinder Useful for More Than Dating
It was a summer afternoon in Warsaw, but suddenly the rain started pouring down. Kinga and I hurried to the nearest cafe. It was not so near. As we finally crossed the door, we caught our breath and looked at each other: we were so wet! It was a challenging beginning to our first Tinder meeting.
By Diana Bernardo3 years ago in 01
To Get More Money, Get Beaten First
Right after I graduated, I got an internship in Paris. I packed my bags and moved from Portugal to France, with a head full of dreams and a wallet full of nothing. Finding a place to live in Paris is not an easy job. When I finally managed to get a tiny studio apartment, I rejoiced! The only problem: the rent cost 595€, while my internship was paying 625€ per month. That left me with 30€ for living costs in one of the most expensive cities in the world.
By Diana Bernardo3 years ago in Motivation
How Becoming Vegetarian Made Me Fight For Myself
At the beginning of 2015, I became vegan. Two friends introduced me to the veggie lifestyle and there was no going back for me. This also happened to be the time I started a new job, one where I had to attend dinner parties where people feasted on all kinds of non-veggie delicacies.
By Diana Bernardo3 years ago in Motivation