What is ego, how to recognize it and how to deal with it so it doesn’t sabotage your personal growth? Let’s start from the beginning. You’ve heard about it so many times, you have used the word dozens or hundreds of times, and you’ve probably been ego-tripping and not even knowing it. If you want […]
6 reasons I don’t post my child’s photos on social media (anymore)
When I started my Instagram journey some 5 years ago, I wasn’t thinking about anything. What is it all about, what I am posting, what are the possibilites, what could the outcome be. It was just curiosity, I guess. I went with the flow and it truly took me years (like, 5) to realize what […]
One simple way you can help the environment
We live next to a city forest. It’s a public park at its bottom, next to a busy road, but uphill it’s a bit more wild. Not many of the inhabitants walk through this upper part: some enthusiasts and those who have discovered the beauty of an uncrowded forest in the heart of the city, […]
What is (actually) meditation and how to meditate – for newbies
Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state, according to Wikipedia. If you’d like to learn more and see how you can […]
Oil on Paper brand behind the scenes + FREE guide How to create an online business brand
This post is all about behind the scenes of creating a brand + a FREE guide about What you need to know before creating your own! Get in, have fun, learn, explore and grow! I’m showing you what was the process of creating a brand behind the scenes. So, you’ve seen my blog, maybe you’ve […]
Jelena Iva Nikolić, story of Becoming
*this post contains nudity Before I start, just so you know, this story is l-o-n-g! You might want to grab yourself a cup of your favorite warm drink, some healthy snacks, a blanket (it’s autumn hey, y’all!) and peaceful time a day and dive in to get inspired. Seriously. You want to read this. I’m […]
How I vision my future and how do I manifest
On a full Moon Friday, I envisioned the weekend ahead of us as easy as possible. I have made some good decisions and I went into a flow. No expectations. No musts. No projects. No shopping. No to-do lists. And so I did it. It is such a beautiful weekend behind us and I’m both […]
Having self-worth in a world of comparison
Yes, this is the life we live in – comparison and competition. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed with this, and self-worth in the world of comparison and competition is something you’re struggling with, then continue reading! This is the article for you, my friend! And it’s about to boost your confidence. Accomplishing strengthens your […]
How I started photography
Hi there! If you’re up for a little trip to the past hearing all about how I started photography, grab yourself a drink and relax. And if you would like to read more about my recent and distant history, check this out. Now hear my story. It was somewhere by the end of high school […]
The Universe has your back
When I entered my new life, about 5 years ago, I was in a funny situation. I had no steady income for I have decided 2 years earlier that I would never work in a corporation again, working for someone 9-5. And I had started a small business. I had just ended up a 7-year […]