maybe, make your life harder.

Sometimes I wonder if I’m making my life harder on purpose.

Moving countries, learning one more language, stumbling into self-employment, even though personal branding makes me want to run and hide.

I know it’s a privilege to even have the chance to do all this.

Maybe I could’ve stayed in the sunny corner of Switzerland where I grew up—a place so pretty it feels like stepping into a postcard.

But then... I wouldn’t have met all those people who make my days feel cozy and warm, even when Amsterdam is freezing and wet (because really, there’s not much else to complain about).

And I wouldn’t have stumbled through the messy, heartbreaking, and totally worth-it moments that nudged me to build a company around all the things I love.

So maybe making life harder isn’t always bad. I’d do it all over again.

about the author:

Hi there! I'm Silja, the founder of the wholesome growth club, an inclusive hub for career coaching with a soft spot for introverts and perfectionists. I’m an Amsterdam-based expat, but I love connecting with people worldwide. With a background in recruiting, I know the struggle of crafting a career path that feels truly yours. At the wholesome growth club, we're all about fostering sustainable growth, meaningful engagement, and authentic connections. Our blog is dedicated to making coaching accessible and sharing insights to approach work and life with an extra dose of confidence, slow productivity, and self-compassion. If you are curious to make things happen for yourself, get in touch—we offer personalized coaching journeys that will get you closer to your (dreamy) goals in no time.