Writing

As you might have noticed, I recently decided to go by a different name ("Louise" instead of "Bere/Berenike"). My "new" name is actually my middle name and asking people to call me Louise has been really liberating for me. Basically, my name had been an ongoing source of subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) unhappiness and discomfort throughout my life. So, it feels great to have that issue resolved. :) If you are interested in reading more about my process, I have written a long post about changing my name on my blog here.

No "Ode to Joy," no "Requiem" and no "Brandenburg Concerto" can hold a candle to the sound of silence. Silence isn't inefficient at all. During times of great...

A good marriage is like wine. It get so much better over time. Here are 6 marriage lessons that can help you improve your relationship.

Studies show expensive rings and extravagant weddings correlate to shorter marriages. Find out more and discover 3 alternatives to pricey rings.

How can you get paid doing what you love? Follow this 3-step process (also includes a template for reaching out to people) to get started right now!

People say that everything's great when you love what you do, but you might be (rightfully) concerned about financial security. Can you have it all?

Let me reveal how I found myself in the rather uncomfortable position of being an expert on loving one’s work while secretly hating my own— and, more importantly, how I crawled out of that particular hole.

In 1982, the English punk rock band The Clash released a song called: “Should I stay or should I go.” If you’re like some of my clients, you might ask yourself that question when it comes to your work. And, you might consider many different variables to answer whether you should stay or go. The problem with all...

Finding your passion sounds like a fun pursuit. But, for people with many different interests and passions, it often isn't. Let's take one of my previous clients, Mike (not his real name). Mike was...