About
Hola, I'm Mel! 👋
I am following my passion and shape my life in an authentic and creative way, always satisfying my curiosity.
As a teenager, I always dreamed 💭 of taking control of my life and living by my own rules. However, my lack of self-confidence actually prevented me from accepting myself as I am and focusing on my strengths 💪.
What was once a dream has now become a reality! Many ups and downs have led me to become the person I always wanted to be 😉 And for me, this is reflected in my following five guiding principles:
Follow your passion:
Everyone probably knows this phrase. And then the big question is always: What exactly is my passion? As a child, I loved painting 🎨, writing ✍️, and coming up with the craziest games. It wasn't until a few years ago that I realized that just because I'm an adult now, I should still give my inner child enough freedom to express itself! So why not start writing again? Why not start photographing? Why not try hand lettering? And why not finally learn French again? Said and done! But realizing this took me some time and frustration 😓. It wasn't until I started following my childhood passions again that I felt complete. And if I can also fulfill my desire for self-employment in the process – even better 😉
Embrace your freedom:
I am an absolute free spirit. Too many rules and processes restrict me – both in thinking and in action. It took me some time to realize this. I feel best when I can manage my time freely and have a good balance between work, friends, family 🐾, and leisure 🏃♀️ 💃. It is natural for me to take a longer vacation of 4-5 weeks once a year 🌴 and focus completely on myself and my needs during that time. I started doing this during my studies and still hold onto it today – and of course, it requires a certain financial freedom as well 💸 💸 💸. It is still a work in progress, but as a child of a working-class family, I would say that I have already made good progress and I am on a good path 😉
Be yourself:
I used to always want to be like others, which led me to pretend to be someone I'm not just to please others. I have always been somewhat different, and by different, I mean – loud, emotional, direct. Not exactly examples of adapted behavior 🤣! But in reality, these characteristics are only 50% of me. In the past few years, I have gone through various phases of reflection and have gotten to know a completely different side of myself – and brought the remaining 50% to light 😉 and that's what makes me who I am today – 100% authentic 😊
Be creative everyday:
I am often asked how it is possible for me to be creative every day. For me, it starts small and not necessarily always work-related: you rearrange your apartment, you create a homemade birthday card 💌, you have a business idea 💡and want to work on it more... the possibilities are endless! For me, it is important to think outside the box 📤 and approach things differently!
Stay curious:
I love to educate myself and explore new things. This is evident in both my educational and professional path so far, as well as in the fact that I love to travel 🧳, discover new cultures 🗺️, and engage in various adventures. Being curious also means stepping out of your comfort zone – with all the advantages and disadvantages 😉!
Of course, I haven't become perfect because of this, but at least I am reflective enough to know that someone can benefit from my experiences (at least I hope so 😋)
Want to get to know me better and learn more about me? Feel free to get in touch via hola@buenaondita.com 🫶🫶🫶