Like a typical tourist 😀
This blog is all about being positive and curious about the mystery of life. Inspired by many books I’ve read, movies I’ve watched and thoughts I had, I decided to start my own Happiness Project. However, this is not as much about my journey as about encouraging people to try out new patterns of thinking about the world and the true meaning of happiness. Follow this blog for your daily shot of positiveness. The actual impact on your life guaranteed!
And now a few lines about the author…
My name is Magdalena and I come from a small town in Poland. I have spent 19 years of my life there before going to college to Warsaw. Before finishing my bachelor at Warsaw School of Economics, I have spent the last semester of my studies in Lausanne, Switzerland, with which I fell in love completely.
I have always been a travelling enthusiast. When I was young, my parents used to take me and my sister on holidays, each year to a different country. This has spiced up my hunger for adventures and woke a desire to construct my life in a way in which I wouldn’t be attached to any particular place in the world and would be able to discover new places all the time. When I went for an exchange to Switzerland, I realised how amazing life could be. I knew that I didn’t want to come back to Poland and half of a year in Lausanne was definitely not enough for me.
A little bit of heaven…
Being surrounded by the beauty of nature – the lake Leman, the mountains, the greenery, and having my graduation coming so soon, I have started thinking about the next steps. I had to make a decision what to do with my life. While most of my peers were either applying for the master’s course or for internships in big companies, I felt paralysed by the vision of doing either of those things. I knew that I wanted to do something different in life. In fact, even though I’ve been studying Quantitative Methods in Economics and Information Systems, I have spent a huge amount of time developing my true passions – writing poetry and stories, dancing, discovering different philosophies and psychological theories on life and happiness. I have even started writing two books I hope to publish soon.
On one hand I felt the strong desire to live for my ideals and passions, which made me truly happy and on the other – I felt the pressure to actually get independent from my parents and earn the living on my own.
As for now, I am still in Switzerland. I ended up completing a Master in Information Systems and as a graduate I look towards the future with more hope and clarity than ever. Every day I am discovering new ways to incorporate my passions into my life and career and as much as not all the answers are yet there for me to see, I am more than happy to enjoy the journey as it unfolds. I am currently working in IT consulting, working for companies with environmental impact which for me perfectly combines the passion and meaning.
I believe that every human being has the right and the ability to live his/her dreams. If you believe strong enough and find the courage to act on those beliefs, amazing things can happen!
I would like to thank you dear visitor for coming across my blog and reading this introduction. I hope that my posts and ideas will help you change your life in a significant way or at the least challenge the way you think about life.
The realization of your dreams is closer than you think!
Love,
Magdalena
Thank you for reading one of my posts. I have noticed that someone from Poland has read several of them before. Was that You? If so, thanks for reading. I have glanced around your site and I see you have a very good interest in life and its positive aspects. I shall return from time to time.
Yep, that must have been me… Unless, you have some other Polish fans 😉 Thank you for stopping by!
Hello, I recently did a tag post on the theme “what is love in four words”, and tagged you. It’s really easy to do, and just a bit of fun if you want to give it a try: https://scribbleywhile.wordpress.com/2015/02/20/what-is-love-in-four-words/
Hi Magdalena, thanks for following my fledgling blog. Keep up the positivity 🙂
glad you liked one of my poems today. just been nosing around your site. like the vlogs you make. your pictures make me want to go on holiday again! & i really like your self-help ideas. thank you Magdelana x
Thank you, Ed! 🙂
Hey! I nominated you for the Daydreamer Award! Please check it out here https://theteendaydreamer.wordpress.com/2015/03/01/the-daydreamer-award-2/
Thank you for the message of your blog. We forget that in most situations there is a silver lining. It might take some searching, but it’s there!
I am thrilled you visited my blog http://www.georgeagak.wordpress.com I have spent about 15 minutes on your blog and I am impressed with your writing. keep doing it
Thanks for following my blog! I hope you enjoy it. Love your positive energy!
Hi Magdalena,
Thank you for following my blog.
I hope we could share more positivity in this world.
Keep writing!
Thanks for the follow. I’m really interested in learning about how your friend from Switzerland was able to maintain an online living because im trying to do the same. Mostly to avoid a career at McDonalds and a life of homelessness lol.
Hello Cai! It’s not my friend but me actually 😛 If you’d like to read some more financial advice that has worked for me, you’re welcome to check out the other blog of mine on the topic: http://buildingabrandonline.com/Mypositiveblog/
Believe me, avoiding McDonalds is easier than you think 😛
Have a wonderful day!
You’re such a beautiful and amazing person Magdalena. We need more people like you in the world who’s paying it forward with motivation rather than money. Stay true, thank YOU! 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a beautiful day! 🙂
Loved reading about you Magdalena..:)! Keep spreading joy around.
Thank you, Roopam! Have a wonderful day 🙂
Hi Magdalena,
I want to thank you for the follow on my own blog. I am happy we were able to connect. I looked through your posts on positivity and making the most of life. Thank you for your great outlook on life. I will be sure to keep checking back on your posts! Keep up the great work 🙂
Hello Mangdalena, I came by to say hi and to thank you for your follow. So glad to meet you. It is good to see you are expanding your world This is a good thing..Hope to hear from you again.nick
Just awesome!
Hi Magdalena! Thank you for stopping by thepigfoot.com and giving it a follow 🙂 I’m just starting out, and I’m loving the feeling of being part of a community – plus every little helps! Loving the positivity of your posts, thanks for sharing!
Happiness is, indeed, a choice!
Nice Inspirational blog. Thank you for stopping by and liking my post. Kindest Regards Cheryle
Hi Magdalena;
Thanks for the follow – I hope my messages resonate within you. I’ve read your posts and videos, well done. I just added a Foillow to your work.
Roger
Hi, Magdalena, thanks for stopping by my blog. I like your blog and what you are doing with it. I hope you’ll have fun. I am featuring a giveaway March 25-26 for my latest novel, Double Play: A Novel of Magic, a YA fantasy, through Amazon. Check out my blog for details. Thanks again. Carol
Hello Magdalena, I am looking forward to reading your work. Have a fab day and thanks for coming round to RealYvonne.
Yvonne xxx
Hi, thank you for following my blog. It’s wonderful to have discovered your blog, such an inspirational site. I wish you all the best on journey.
A.B.
Great profile; great attitude towards life and living. All the best! God bless you.
Magdalena..What a wonderful and beautiful spirit you are and possess! I don’t know how you came to read my blog(except that like minds attract and positive people express positive energy and thus draw other positive people and experiences to them!),but I’m happy that you came and grateful, too! It’s wonderful that you are enthusiastically doing as you are doing.! The world needs your work! Just keep following your dream and expressing Love and Positive vibes! Peace
Hello, I came by to thank you for following my blog. Your blog is indeed very uplifting in its message. I wish you continued success in the blogosphere and in life!
Hi Magdalena! Thank you for following my humble little blog. I am glad that you liked it 🙂 I think you’re blog is one of the most uplifting. Keep up your noble work, may there be continued success in your blogging career!
Magdalena,
Thanks for taking the time to visit, read and follow my blog. My sincere gratitude!
Your blog is so full of positivity, creativity and joyous feelings. May god bless you for bringing a positive message!
hi magdalena, your love of life is infectious. I hope your dreams all come true, and I’m sure our blogging paths will cross again. thanks for stopping by.
Hi Magdalena,
Thank you for stopping by my blog. Lovely to share my experiences with you – hope to see you again soon!
PS: No wonder you fell in love with Lausanne! I used to live in Switzerland and this was one my favourite cities. I found it way more attractive than Geneva.
Hi Magdalena. Love your positive approach.
Great blog! I’m so happy to meet you! Looking forward to connecting more! Have a sunny day! 🙂
Hello Magdalena!
Thank you for following my blog (Pix to Words)
And thank you also for publishing such a resourceful, insightful and motivationally rich blog. Nice work! (And it’s so very pretty too)
We all have a story…and I love yours! I have an American daughter named Madeline, but I often call her Magda. You remind me of her. I wish you continued success!
Yes! You can definitely live the life you choose if you don’t buy into society’s expectations. Good for you on your choice – it will work out for you with your attitude! Thanks for following my blog – look forward to following your story as it develops!
have fun! 🙂
Hello Magdalena (I seem to remember that name from somewhere else recently!),
Welcome to the self-healing blog at WordPress and may what you read there be or help to you and your readers.
Ian.
Such a pretty young lady 🙂 and a beautiful name to add 🙂 Magdalena 🙂 Just read the about section as of now….will read more…
Magdalena, I love to hear of other positive people and I’m so glad to have you following my posts, thank you! Maybe you’ll come to Australia one day!! 🙂
Thanks for liking my blog. My grandma used to say you decide how you’re going to feel in the mornings, whether you’re going to be happy or not. She was right.
We’re on a good ride. 🙂
I just love the way we can make connections in this world of blogging. Ergo, me coming across and finding your blog is a direct result of your recent decision to follow Learning from Dogs. Thank you so much for that. Hope you see your replies and responses over on LfD. Best wishes, Paul
I like your blog and I like your passion for travel. I hope you have a great and satisfying life in this best of all possible worlds. Thanks for following my blog. I’ll try to make it worth your time!
j
I appreciate the follow on my blog. I’m caught up in the enthusiasm of yours! Love the fact that you’re passionate about what you write–and about happiness. Joy. Gladness of heart. Keep up the great work. This is amazing.
I love your blog! It’s really refreshing to look at and the positivity in it just flows with ease. BTW Check out my last post, I nominated you for a blogger award! <3
Hi there!!
I saw you added me as following blog so I tracked you who you are. I am so glad to meet you.I just started to open my blog. I read your “about”. You are so passionate and I want to applause to you! I agree! We have a right to be happy! I am working in Paris and studied different stuff like international economics and business in different countries like Madrid, Houston, Seoul, Milan…. But what I’m working now is not so relevant what i studied so that i was sad. But I realize that even woking in relavant place what i studied would not be my track in my life because I want do something what makes me happy. Thats why I’m living, and im discovering my journey thesedays. Anyway! let’s share some recipes for being happiness. in Lausanne! You are so lucky to be there! I love Leman lake. Good journey of your life !
Keep going your search and discover!
It is only this day that I’ve found your blog
after following mine for quite long time. Being a Psychology graduate, I really do appreciate your way of conveying positivism with some touch of psychology. Such a good blogger you are. Being a traveler (as I hope I’d be in the future), really helps you to share insights and wisdom with others. Happy Blogging!!
Hi I nominated you for a Liebster Award 🙂 https://thesassyeditor.wordpress.com/liebster-award/
Good luck in your quest to live life to its fullest potential. Switzerland is amongst the most beautiful country I have ever visited, and no wonder you’re happy to settle there. Many thanks for following my blog too, and for encouraging others with such positive and thoughtful words.
Hi Magdelena,
Thank you for following my blog. In reading about you, I have to ask: Do you know Julia Krasnyuk from Ukraine? I believe Julia graduated recently from the school of Economics in Warsaw. Julia was an exchange student with us in the USA about 6 years ago. I am sure there are a LOT of students in your school, but I had to ask. Anyway, great stuff you are posting — keep up the good work in Warsaw!
Greg
Glad you like my cartoons, I will also follow you. Your thoughts are precious and certainly worthy of consideration.
(BTW, three of my grandparents were from Ukraine and one from Russia.)
Hello, thank you for visiting my blog and the follow. It is great to read about positivity and more people should think like this……the world would be a better place. Great blog and enjoy every bit of your journey. X