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Hi everyone! I’m Ain. I am a personal and professional development enthusiast, a bookworm and an event professional.

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“Aim for success, but treat its arrival as a bon “Aim for success, but treat its arrival as a bonus. If it does not come, then remember that your true goal was only to try, and in that you succeeded.” ‘A Little Happier’ is the first of my new pocket books spotlight series. This year focusing on anything for more than a few minutes has been hard and I found myself drawn to small books filled with information that left me feeling inspired, energised and hopeful. This is a great little book with all the essential concepts first shared in 'Happy' but in a concise and easy to read format. It’s about stoicism, remembering what we can control and realising that the rest is not really worth worrying about. In this month newsletter, I chose to talk about happiness. Something many of us chase and few find. I’m sharing my journey and some interesting perspectives on the topic, including this little book that helped me to reframe things. If you haven’t subscribed to my newsletter, link is in my bio & the November one will come to you soon 💕
Are you a bookworm? 📚⁠ ⁠ I've always found Are you a bookworm? 📚⁠ ⁠ I've always found labels quite restrictive and exclusive, and it was much the same with this one. What makes you a bookworm? When can you call yourself that?⁠ ⁠ The issue that I have with words like this is that instead of inviting people to pick up a book, it often ends up alienating anyone who doesn't live and breathe books. So here's the thing: you don't have to read fast or read 50 books a year to consider yourself a bookworm. ⁠ ⁠ If you are on this page, chances are you either love books, work with them or perhaps would love to write one. ⁠ ⁠ In all those cases, if you love reading stories then you are a bookworm. ⁠ ⁠ At times, I felt a little uncomfortable claiming this term, thinking that perhaps I was simply not reading enough to call myself that. ⁠ ⁠ So here are some myths around being a bookworm:⁠ ⁠ - You need to read fast⁠ - You read many books⁠ - You read only literary fiction or academic non-fiction⁠ - You read all books in full⁠ ⁠ And here are some truths about being a bookworm:⁠ ⁠ - We have reading slumps and can go months without being able to pick or finish a book⁠ - We can take a long time to read a book in full⁠ - We often don't finish a book that we don't love⁠ - We don't buy every single book, we borrow some from friends and our local library (books are expensive!)⁠ - We love to be surprised by a different genre and like to read for pleasure, not just for bookstagram.⁠ ⁠ I've shared my thoughts on this in my recent YT video and shared how it affected my publishing journey, so do check that out.⁠ ⁠ I hope I've managed to bring you to the dark bookish side, where the regular bookworms hang out. 💜
"My unique circumstances are not the reason I can "My unique circumstances are not the reason I can or cannot succeed, they are simply the parameters in which I must."⁠ ⁠ These words. ⁠ ⁠ This book. I LOVED it ❤️⁠ ⁠ I remember when I was the kind of person that felt sorry for herself and thought that nothing ever worked out for her for reasons outside of her control. ⁠ ⁠ Reading this book and hearing Adrienne story was a powerful reminder of how our circumstances, though important, aren't what defines you or your path. ⁠ ⁠ Mindset, purpose and people. These are the things that can help you shape a life you love.⁠ ⁠ As the days get darker and the motivation is starting to lack after this hell year, this was the perfect read. Keeping on track with my goals hasn't been easy and a few times they went out of the window, because it was all too much. But that doesn't really do much good. ⁠ ⁠ This book is a great reminder of the many simple ways in which we can claim back the life we know we deserve.⁠ ⁠ No shortcuts, lots of hard work and one power hour.⁠ ⁠ Adrienne's approach to goals is relatable and her story really shows how self-discipline and commitment are the not-so-secret ingredients to achieving anything. The book covers mindset, powerful habits, movement, sleep, purpose and people. There are prompts in each section to help you get practical about your personal goals and you can read each section as a standalone and in your preferred order too. ⁠ ⁠ Whether you need to find your motivation again or if you're a newbie to goal setting, this book is for you and your 2021 self will thank you for having read this!⁠ ⁠ Happy reading! x⁠ ⁠ P.S. my power hour is 30 min of movement and 30 min of reading. What's yours?
Different types of mentors 💫⁠ ⁠ Mentors are Different types of mentors 💫⁠ ⁠ Mentors are the magical people that help you to turn the light on in an otherwise dark room. Whenever I've felt lost, stuck or demotivated, my mentors were the people who have helped me get back on track. ⁠ ⁠ There are many different kinds of mentors, but I shared in here the ones that have helped me the most in my career.⁠ ⁠ ▪︎Traditional mentor⁠ ⁠ ▪︎Company mentor⁠ ⁠ ▪︎Peer mentor⁠ ⁠ ▪︎Reverse mentor⁠ ⁠ ▪︎Sponsor⁠ ⁠ Whether formally or informally, having a mentor can really support your career and your progression. It's not always easy to find the right person and it may take a few attempts at connecting with different professionals, but it's worth the effort. ⁠ ⁠ What is your experience with mentors? Have you been a mentor yourself or have had one that helped your career? 👇🏻
Remember your why 💫 Today was a hard day. 2020 Remember your why 💫 Today was a hard day. 2020 has been a lot in many ways. I have never felt so disconnected but at the same time constantly on. Working, improving, learning, pivoting. So I needed a reminder of why I do what I do and of how amazing my job is (because trust me, no matter how glamorous it looks, it's bloody hard!). These are some of the books & authors I've had the pleasure to do events with. This is my reminder that magic is real. The ideas, the inspiration and the talent I am exposed to every day is the best part of my job. Sometimes I forget, when I'm tired and stressed. But I'm lucky to have some colourful remiders all around 📚
Monthly Newsletter Content 👩‍💻 As you pro Monthly Newsletter Content 👩‍💻 As you probably know by now, I'm a personal development enthusiast. I spend most of my time working with ideas and content, both at work & at home. I just love it! In this newsletter, I will share all things personal growth, curating content from my favourite experts and sharing my own journey to self-improvement. There will be: 📚 Books 🎥 Videos 🎧 Podcasts 🗞 Articles 🎫 Events 🖼 Illustrations And anything else that can help us keeping inspired and learning. Expect short but impactful ideas and thoughts to support you to develop a curious and flexible mindset.  If you haven't sign up, you can do so in the link in my bio. ⭐ You'll receive a welcome email from me & I'd love to hear your thoughts! I hope you'll join me in this journey - it's one I've been wanting to embark on for a while & I know it will be great!!

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ainchiara
“Aim for success, but treat its arrival as a bon “Aim for success, but treat its arrival as a bonus. If it does not come, then remember that your true goal was only to try, and in that you succeeded.” ‘A Little Happier’ is the first of my new pocket books spotlight series. This year focusing on anything for more than a few minutes has been hard and I found myself drawn to small books filled with information that left me feeling inspired, energised and hopeful. This is a great little book with all the essential concepts first shared in 'Happy' but in a concise and easy to read format. It’s about stoicism, remembering what we can control and realising that the rest is not really worth worrying about. In this month newsletter, I chose to talk about happiness. Something many of us chase and few find. I’m sharing my journey and some interesting perspectives on the topic, including this little book that helped me to reframe things. If you haven’t subscribed to my newsletter, link is in my bio & the November one will come to you soon 💕
Are you a bookworm? 📚⁠ ⁠ I've always found Are you a bookworm? 📚⁠ ⁠ I've always found labels quite restrictive and exclusive, and it was much the same with this one. What makes you a bookworm? When can you call yourself that?⁠ ⁠ The issue that I have with words like this is that instead of inviting people to pick up a book, it often ends up alienating anyone who doesn't live and breathe books. So here's the thing: you don't have to read fast or read 50 books a year to consider yourself a bookworm. ⁠ ⁠ If you are on this page, chances are you either love books, work with them or perhaps would love to write one. ⁠ ⁠ In all those cases, if you love reading stories then you are a bookworm. ⁠ ⁠ At times, I felt a little uncomfortable claiming this term, thinking that perhaps I was simply not reading enough to call myself that. ⁠ ⁠ So here are some myths around being a bookworm:⁠ ⁠ - You need to read fast⁠ - You read many books⁠ - You read only literary fiction or academic non-fiction⁠ - You read all books in full⁠ ⁠ And here are some truths about being a bookworm:⁠ ⁠ - We have reading slumps and can go months without being able to pick or finish a book⁠ - We can take a long time to read a book in full⁠ - We often don't finish a book that we don't love⁠ - We don't buy every single book, we borrow some from friends and our local library (books are expensive!)⁠ - We love to be surprised by a different genre and like to read for pleasure, not just for bookstagram.⁠ ⁠ I've shared my thoughts on this in my recent YT video and shared how it affected my publishing journey, so do check that out.⁠ ⁠ I hope I've managed to bring you to the dark bookish side, where the regular bookworms hang out. 💜
"My unique circumstances are not the reason I can "My unique circumstances are not the reason I can or cannot succeed, they are simply the parameters in which I must."⁠ ⁠ These words. ⁠ ⁠ This book. I LOVED it ❤️⁠ ⁠ I remember when I was the kind of person that felt sorry for herself and thought that nothing ever worked out for her for reasons outside of her control. ⁠ ⁠ Reading this book and hearing Adrienne story was a powerful reminder of how our circumstances, though important, aren't what defines you or your path. ⁠ ⁠ Mindset, purpose and people. These are the things that can help you shape a life you love.⁠ ⁠ As the days get darker and the motivation is starting to lack after this hell year, this was the perfect read. Keeping on track with my goals hasn't been easy and a few times they went out of the window, because it was all too much. But that doesn't really do much good. ⁠ ⁠ This book is a great reminder of the many simple ways in which we can claim back the life we know we deserve.⁠ ⁠ No shortcuts, lots of hard work and one power hour.⁠ ⁠ Adrienne's approach to goals is relatable and her story really shows how self-discipline and commitment are the not-so-secret ingredients to achieving anything. The book covers mindset, powerful habits, movement, sleep, purpose and people. There are prompts in each section to help you get practical about your personal goals and you can read each section as a standalone and in your preferred order too. ⁠ ⁠ Whether you need to find your motivation again or if you're a newbie to goal setting, this book is for you and your 2021 self will thank you for having read this!⁠ ⁠ Happy reading! x⁠ ⁠ P.S. my power hour is 30 min of movement and 30 min of reading. What's yours?
Different types of mentors 💫⁠ ⁠ Mentors are Different types of mentors 💫⁠ ⁠ Mentors are the magical people that help you to turn the light on in an otherwise dark room. Whenever I've felt lost, stuck or demotivated, my mentors were the people who have helped me get back on track. ⁠ ⁠ There are many different kinds of mentors, but I shared in here the ones that have helped me the most in my career.⁠ ⁠ ▪︎Traditional mentor⁠ ⁠ ▪︎Company mentor⁠ ⁠ ▪︎Peer mentor⁠ ⁠ ▪︎Reverse mentor⁠ ⁠ ▪︎Sponsor⁠ ⁠ Whether formally or informally, having a mentor can really support your career and your progression. It's not always easy to find the right person and it may take a few attempts at connecting with different professionals, but it's worth the effort. ⁠ ⁠ What is your experience with mentors? Have you been a mentor yourself or have had one that helped your career? 👇🏻
Remember your why 💫 Today was a hard day. 2020 Remember your why 💫 Today was a hard day. 2020 has been a lot in many ways. I have never felt so disconnected but at the same time constantly on. Working, improving, learning, pivoting. So I needed a reminder of why I do what I do and of how amazing my job is (because trust me, no matter how glamorous it looks, it's bloody hard!). These are some of the books & authors I've had the pleasure to do events with. This is my reminder that magic is real. The ideas, the inspiration and the talent I am exposed to every day is the best part of my job. Sometimes I forget, when I'm tired and stressed. But I'm lucky to have some colourful remiders all around 📚
Monthly Newsletter Content 👩‍💻 As you pro Monthly Newsletter Content 👩‍💻 As you probably know by now, I'm a personal development enthusiast. I spend most of my time working with ideas and content, both at work & at home. I just love it! In this newsletter, I will share all things personal growth, curating content from my favourite experts and sharing my own journey to self-improvement. There will be: 📚 Books 🎥 Videos 🎧 Podcasts 🗞 Articles 🎫 Events 🖼 Illustrations And anything else that can help us keeping inspired and learning. Expect short but impactful ideas and thoughts to support you to develop a curious and flexible mindset.  If you haven't sign up, you can do so in the link in my bio. ⭐ You'll receive a welcome email from me & I'd love to hear your thoughts! I hope you'll join me in this journey - it's one I've been wanting to embark on for a while & I know it will be great!!
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