First things first
In 2025, I tried many different things. Mostly, I was trying to get myself in order. It turned out that having a hobby alongside work is not enough. You need to think about your priorities in life—and take care of them.
Because here’s the thing: we can ignore those priorities and keep doing whatever seems more interesting, better, or more important at the moment. But they will come back anyway. Priorities don’t fully depend on us. They are often closely connected to the reality around us—the kind of reality that forces certain decisions and actions upon us.
And while I may sound wise writing about priorities here, the truth is that this is a lesson I learned painfully and at a high cost. I’m writing this as a warning—so that you don’t have to learn it in the same painful and costly way.
Priorities matter. Even if we pretend they don’t. One of the priorities we often pretend doesn’t exist is our health. And you can bet it will strike back. Hard. I know—I still got off lightly. I wouldn’t like to get a harder blow.
So, how is your health? When was the last time you had a check-up? Do you get enough sleep? Do you remember your dreams? I’ve discovered that when I sleep well, I start dreaming again—and I have funny, vivid, adventurous dreams. If you’re wondering what your priorities might be, start by checking in with these.
Here are some of my other priorities for the coming months.
On March 8, 2026, I will be part of the Sprechen Sie Success event here in Vienna, hosting a workshop on strategies… and we’ll probably talk about Little Red Riding Hood too.
I love NIWA events for their fresh, youthful, international vibe. Sprechen Sie Success is their flagship two-day conference, filled with inspiring keynotes and fun workshops—and I’m really happy to be working with them this year.
Find out more here:
“Sprechen Sie Success?” 2026 Edition | Empower Your Success Today — NIWA
There’s also a cooperation brewing with the amazing Kathrin Katz from the Female Speaker Academy. I’ll be supporting the next batch of bold, one-of-a-kind female speakers—and I’m very excited about it.
Check out the Female Speaker Academy if you want to bring your story onto a stage—or simply out of your head. (Personally I really love how Kathrin is developing her offer and her strategy! This is an amazing example how you learn and grow and find yourself in doing what you love!)
I also had the pleasure of working with one of the women I met while training my speech with Kathrin, Dace, the breathwork specialist. And she left me this lovely feedback:
“Working with Stasia was very pleasant and professional. She supported me in developing a new business strategy and impressed me with her open, curious, and highly responsive approach. Thanks to her creative coaching methods, we were able to arrive quickly at clear and sustainable solutions. I particularly value the straightforward communication and her ability to open up new perspectives.”
Dace works with women, helping them reconnect with the power of breath. I supported her in developing a strategy for her business goals and bring some more clarity in what she wants to achieve. You can meet her here: dacebreathwork
And if you’d like to meet me at one of my free webinars, you’ll find them all on Eventbrite.
My creative journey continues with another knitting project—a striped spring sweater. And it turns out knitting is now a hobby for the young these days! (Feelling a bit like a grandma… but still loving it!)
Thank you for being here! Keep reading, keep following and see you at my events!
Stasia