Every new year, women are told to be stronger. More productive. More resilient. More everything. But maybe it’s time to question what “strong” really means. Strength Does Not Mean Burning Out We often confuse strength with endurance . With pushing through exhaustion. With surviving at all costs. But a woman who never rests is not strong — she is tired. Real strength allows space for pauses, recovery, and saying enough . Strength Means Setting Boundaries Strong women are often praised for how much they tolerate. How much they carry. How much they forgive. Yet boundaries are not weakness. They are self-respect in action. Saying no is not selfish. It is a way of protecting what matters. Strength Is Not Doing Everything We are taught that we should handle it all — work, family, emotions, expectations, responsibilities. But strength is not multitasking until we disappear. Strength is knowing what deserves our energy — and what doesn’t. You don’t have to be ever...
Flirting at work: what is allowed? 7 important rules Both in relationships and at work, many people quickly react to everyday life with frustration and the search for a change. In both situations, a little flirting can work wonders. Flirt among colleagues: A normal phenomenon in everyday office life There is a relaxed atmosphere in many offices. Co-workers are on first-name terms and have an almost friendly relationship with one another. People greet each other in the corridor and like to chat about private matters. From time to time it also happens that the sympathy towards a colleague exceeds the normal level. Flirts among employees are almost as much a part of everyday office life as differences of opinion and conflicts. This is also absolutely logical because most of us spend the majority of the day at work. If there is no time left for the bar, fitness studio, and Co. in the evening, the flirting skills have to be put to the test in the office from time to time. F...