Winter Issue 2023

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WINTER 2023 SERENDIPITY | HAPPYNESS | LITTLE THINGS | FORTUITOUS | DISCOVERY | CHANCE | GRATEFULNESS


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Words From the President When I received the request to write something about the topic of finding beauty in things not sought for, I spent quite some time thinking about what to say. However, the answer was right in front of me. For those of you who do not know me well, I come from a very small town in the Netherlands called Spanbroek. In Spanbroek, there was never too much going on, but what the municipality did offer was a diverse scope of many unique volunteering programs. Ever since I turned eleven, I started to participate in various different types of volunteering projects, both nationally and abroad. That brought me all the way to Malawi in Africa, England, Germany, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and Indonesia among others. The more I started to discover other countries and cultures, the less I felt like in the future my home would remain the Netherlands. That is why I gratefully took the opportunity to live abroad during my bachelor studies. I moved to Mexico and discovered a whole different style of living. I went backpacking through Peru and afterwards Bolivia, and that brought me some new perspectives. After that, I moved to Spain for an internship and again, I stumbled upon a new culture and different situations to deal with, of which Covid was one. I had to move back to the Netherlands, and I spent more than a year back in my small town. I have never been great at standing still, so I started to look for new opportunities. I was

lucky enough to get selected for a scholarship to do my master’s abroad, and I ended up here in Sweden. When I chose my master’s degree, I mainly focused on a curriculum that was interesting for me, rather than the country or place where I would end up in. That resulted in me moving to Scandinavia, which I had never visited before and was quite skeptical about. After living in Spain and Latin-America, I was under the impression that the people and culture of Scandinavia would be quite cold-hearted. That’s why I initially went with the intention of surviving the first year in Jönköping and then moving somewhere else. However, three-ish months in, nothing could have been further from the truth. I experienced the people here being incredibly helpful, kind, and genuine, and I also embraced the city of Jönköping, which started to feel familiar and near to my heart. In my third semester, I moved to Colombia for my exchange, and living there, I realized I was missing home. But that was no longer the Netherlands. After going to so many countries all around the world and experiencing the cultures they had to offer, I realized I found my home in Jönköping of all places. What does Jönköping have that other cities do not? I’m still not sure, but I’ll be taking my time to find out. Julia de Geus


Words From the Dean While crafting this text I started thinking about my own career. I am now an economics professor and the dean of a thriving business school. Is this the result of careful planning, good luck, or something else? When starting university studies in Uppsala, I had no clear concept of either economics or of being professor. To me a professor was someone akin to Professor Cuthbert Calculus in the comics series of the adventures of Tintin. So, it cannot be the result of planning ahead. Sometimes I have thought about my career as a long string of lucky circumstances, but I realize now that there is something more to it. I have always been interested in many different things. This has meant that I have found myself in different circumstances, meeting different people, where some have had a great impact on me and my career. Somehow these things have happened at the right time and at the right place. But of course, they are always the outcome of what happened before. They haven’t materialized out of thin air, even if it seemed that way at the time. I was ready and had the right background for these serendipitous events that formed my life and career so far. Serendipity is probably a major influence in one´s professional life. It may come through unplanned meetings in the corridor, at the coffee machine, or at a conference. Conversations with colleagues foster the generation of ideas and facilitate a flow of knowledge and information. Investing

more time in unstructured interactions thus improves the likelihood of serendipitous moments. This realization resonates with my own research revolving around the economic significance of location, geography, and the distances between people and places. Some scholars have predicted that the relevance of place and geography would diminish with technological advancements in transportation and communication. However, these predictions have proven incorrect. Cities, in fact, seem to be gaining even greater importance as catalysts for innovation and drivers of economic growth. I attribute much of this to serendipitous moments that more easily occur in real face-to-face meetings. Johan Klaesson


Words From the Editor Presenting to you our Winter Edition of the JIBS United Magazine. As per usual, I am unbelievably proud of this issue, I hope you enjoy the articles and content as much as we do. This year, I am blessed to have the team of my dreams—the most supportive, talented and creative people I know. It’s refreshing to exist in such an environment, where identity and differences are appreciated and celebrated. So much love and gratitude goes to my beautiful team, none of this would be possible without them. This edition’s theme is Serendipity—the gift of finding valuable or agreeable things not looked for. 2023 has been quite a year, the world changing fast and time flying away. Sometimes, it’s hard to find the time to think about life, and the things we enjoy. But even in the midst of our busy lives, you may discover some enjoyment and happiness in your ordinary routine, and small things that might make your day. In this magazine, we discuss subjects as Expectations, Attitudes and Inspirations all linked to Serendipity. We find such topics highly relevant to our peers in any university around the world. We all share experience navigating similar issues and challenges during our student life. Regardless, it is always important to step back every once in a while and to have some gratitude and appreciation for the community, art and knowledge we encounter that move us on a daily basis.

With that, I leave you to enjoy our magazine and its content. See you in 2024 in our Summer issue. Aya Henawi


Meet Our Team 7

Poem of Serendipity 9

Navigating Tomorrow 11

The Unexpected Happiness 13

Reminded by the Beauty Around Us 15


Coffee Break with Emelie Persson 17

Pub Quiz Photo Dump 19

Finding One’s Authentic Self, Serendipitously Ofc! 21

Failure, the Key to Success 25

Why You Miss Out 27 on the Good Stuff


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Aya Henawi

Miranda Karlsson

Denise Ahmadizadeh

Project Manager / Editor-inchief “Fuck it, we ball.”

Vice President “No Pain, no gain.”

Marketing Manager “You grow through what you go through.”

Alicia Öhrn Ibarra

Hewan Desta

Selina Klasen

Marketer / Event Manager “Sometimes you just gotta think about things like how you don’t wanna think about things... you know what I mean.”

Podcaster “You live, and you learn.”

Podcaster “I like to use simple words, but in a complicated way.”

Vendela Spångäng

Ksenia Biela

Fadumo Mahamed Yussuf

Writer “Visualize your highest self, then show up as her.”

Writer “They say good things come to those who wait, so imma be at least an hour late.”

Writer No motto


Nathalie du Hamél

Hongjian Li

Wendy Ju

Writer “Be kind.”

Graphic Designer / Art Director “Leave the gun, take the cannoli.”

Graphic Designer “Done is better than perfect.”

Tina Markovic

Franceska Aliraj

Ola Saady

Marketer No motto

Marketer No motto

Marketer “If it is meant for you, it will find you.”

Boglárka Faragó

Beatrise Liepina

Laura Alejandra Silva

Proofreader “Try to find the positive side to your problems.”

Proofreader “If it doesn’t work at first - cry, and try again.”

Proofreader “Embrace the cringe and trust yourself.”

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POEM OF SERENDIPITY BY Nathalie du Hamél

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suppressing the longing shutting it down it’s never going to happen is it? I wouldn’t know wouldn’t realize it being there because my mind was elsewhere to begin with longing for more


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t is challenging to define concepts in a rapidly changing world that is increasingly dominated by technology. Serendipity— the unplanned, but fortunate discovery of something good, or, in other words, the topic of this article. Accidents are hard to talk about when social media nowadays is controlled by algorithms, and we’re constantly bombarded by personalized content. Users get advertisements, suggestions based on their past behaviors and preferences on a daily basis. As each individual sees only the posts directed at them, it narrows their exposure to diverse perspectives, locking everyone in an echo chamber—an environment where a person encounters

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only the information and opinions that reflect their own. Staying isolated in a bubble of already known information can often limit the spread of knowledge and, in turn, lead to misinformation. To grow and evolve as a person you have to be open to diverse opinions on the same subject. Hearing different views of life is helpful in shaping one’s own ideas and broadening perspectives. Since AI was forced into our daily lives, it has become even harder to tell apart the truth from illusion—what a few years ago was imagined as a distant dystopian future has become the new reality. This generation is facing situations in which it’s almost impossible to tell whether a person on

the screen is human or not. In this disturbing environment, finding something unplanned might be less possible because even influencers might be fake and created for each individual alone. Trusting social media can create a wildly unrealistic view of life as they set unachievable standards based on what’s seen online. On the other hand, no one can deny that people can still experience serendipity, but it falls under a different definition. Random scrolls might hold more power than thought—they allow exploration, despite a personalized feed. Searching through niche websites and finding online communities are small things that can change a person’s life in a way no one would have expected—even Pinterest can be a source of great inspiration as it enables a person to go through photos and videos on their own. It has suggestions, however people usually do the search by themselves,


opting for specific keywords, whether it’s lifestyle, fashion or the most unserious of memes. No matter how easy it is to fall into the trap of ready-made specialized content, exposure to the unknown is very valid and important. It is crucial to remember that inspiration can be found in lots of places, media should not become the only source. Despite the fact that current times are challenging, we should embrace the new perspectives that they bring and adapt.

Navigating Tomorrow By Ksenia Biela

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Serendipity. S, E, R, E, N, D, I, P, I, T, Y. Unexpected happiness. That is the way I would describe it. But then again, what do I know? I noticed that there is serendipity of many kinds. As I was trying to figure out the most accurate definition of the word, I couldn’t help but wonder—what if serendipity occurs when our mindset is prepared for failure or filled with negativity? That must be the most powerful way of experiencing it. I decided to join the traditional way of journalism and head out and listen to some of the wisest people I know. This story is about them. I wanted to see if the solution was closer than I thought so I gave them the opportunity to answer the question for me. What is serendipity? Serendipity number one—he might be the

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number one wisest person in my life. As I asked him about serendipity, he told me that the right soccer team had been playing very badly lately but then they shocked everyone by winning one game: “right in time when we were all starting to lose hope.” And serendipity was real. Serendipity number two— she told me that she was in the position of getting a new manager at work. A decision she wasn’t pleased about. She was happy with her previous boss. Guess what happened? Well, she met the new boss, they started working together and they turned out to be unexpectedly suitable. Serendipity number three—this one is my favorite. She was independent and

Maybe the problem is that we all think too much.

The Unexpected Happiness


confident, and wasn’t looking for anything special. She was happy and pleased with the life she was living, but there he was, right in front of her. Like the brightest star in the sky. He caught her, and she magically fell in love. It was irresistible. Their love is stronger than ever now, four years later and she agrees that it all occurred in the name of serendipity.

Unexpected and beautiful. As I am sitting here on my pink couch, in my small little apartment, which at the beginning, did not feel like my home but turned out to be the most amazing safe space for me, I am trying to figure out if serendipity is an emotion that we only experience when our prior attitude is negative. All moments of

serendipity I have learnt about seem to have one aspect in common—they all begin with a weak approach. I wonder if serendipity can be an outcome of a situation with a prior positive frame of mind. I try to start every day on a good note with a positive belief, but does that mean that my ability to experience unexpected happiness is lesser? Serendipity will find us all someday. After all, it is the unexpected happiness.

By Vendela Spångäng What if we all just sit back and enjoy the ride? I guess the only real answer is within ourselves, and we might never fully understand the reaction before we find ourselves sitting on the pink couch, reflecting over the beauty around us.

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n my previous article, I wrote about how serendipity is the discovery of something unexpected. I am now ready to dive a little deeper. I read this book about happiness once. One of the chapters described an assignment. I, as the reader, was supposed to live a whole day of complete thankfulness. There were a couple of tools and mindsets that were to be used throughout the assignment. Apparently, the positive mindset and thankfulness was supposed to lead to a happier day since our thoughts are constantly sending out energy to our organs. Of course, I took my responsibilities as an honest reader and practiced the assignment. I wanted to believe the concept, so I decided to do so. You are probably wondering what this has to do with serendipity by now—well, as I have stated before, I believe that serendipity is mostly a reaction to a negative mindset. But I do not believe in negativity. So, I decided to compete against the concept. I got myself out to see if it was possible to create my own serendipity. The purpose was to go outside for a walk, a normal Saturday morning with a blank space but open to whatever I might find. I tied my shoes, left my apartment and as I stepped outside, I instantly felt the fresh air. I heard voices and as I was crossing the street, I saw a market around the corner. What might be an

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ordinary market to some, became a canvas of beauty to me. Since I wasn’t in a rush, I allowed myself some time to walk around it and appreciate the people and the atmosphere I was surrounded by. How perfect, a nice market on a Saturday morning. Continuing my journey, a heartwarming scene unfolded in a nearby park—a couple joyfully walking their dog. They were laughing; it made me smile. I wondered if they noticed me. I don’t think they did—they were completely focused on each other. I’m sure they were in love, and I thought to myself how pretty love is, and how it is all around us. I noticed the nature. The flowers and the leaves. All hidden gems that I might have overlooked on a busier day. I even saw a cloud shaped like a heart. And then I thought to myself again—why do I never take the time to look up in the sky? I always feel calm when I do. Maybe I should do it more often. Lastly, I wanted to swing by the library, it is always peaceful there. I like how people are quiet, working on their own matters. I entered the library, and, as I walked down the aisle, I noticed how intensely focused everyone was. I felt inspired by the energy. I started my route home and when I finally entered my apartment again, I reflected on the task and everything I had noticed. I go for walks regularly to gain energy. But never have I gained as much energy from a walk like I did today. In

the pursuit of positivity and gratitude, I discovered that the world is filled with small, magical moments, waiting to be noticed. I reminded myself that creating my own serendipity is not only possible but essential. Serendipity might be an outcome of a worrying situation sometimes, but now I know that serendipity can also be found when we have an open mind. I have learnt that being positive and happy does not stop me from experiencing unexpected happiness. Serendipity occurs in the most unexpected situations, whether they are negative or positive. I believe the beauty is to remind ourselves about the things right in front of us. And as for the assignment of thankfulness—I think I will extend it to more than just one day.

Remind


In the pursuit of positivity and gratitude, I discovered that the world is filled with small, magical moments, waiting to be noticed.

By Vendela Spångäng

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Coffee Break with Emelie Persson By Aya Henawi

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started my week by interviewing Emelie Persson for our Winter Issue for this year. I met Emelie on the first day of my job during the summer, and immediately realized what a driven and inspirational person she is. Emelie has recently graduated from JIBS with a bachelor’s in International Management and is currently continuing her academic journey, studying for a master’s. She describes her time at JIBS as memorable. During her second year, Emelie was the project manager for Sex K, JIBS’ social committee. In her third year, she chose to do her exchange semester in New York City in the US. I can only agree with her saying that her time at JIBS was memorable and eventful. I knew her backstory before the interview, since she and I have had endless coffee breaks during the summer while working together. Though this conversation was on another level of openness and honesty about a very big part of her, being a true Serendipist. When it was Emelie’s time to elect courses for her exchange semester, she came to realize that there was high demand for all the courses she was interested in, leaving her with her last choice-marketing. Emelie’s least favorite subject. Despite the disappointment, she tells me she developed a great strategy for dealing with it. Here comes Emelie’s quick and easy recipe for the Art of Navigating Disappointments. She starts by telling me “Sometimes, it’s up to you what you want the outcome to be ‘’ and that “you’re the only one who

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is in charge of your life, no one else”. Her first step is acceptance; accepting the current situation and processing emotions. Something that can play a huge role is knowing yourself inside and out, says Emelie. Referring to what you like and dislike, your strengths and weaknesses as well as triggers and coping mechanisms. Reflecting on the situation would be the next step—what are the pros and cons of the situation? Last but not least, put in the effort and see how far that will take you, says Emelie. She explains further that failing is part of the process and that it’ll take time to find the silver lining, but eventually, you’ll get there. Unavoidably, Emelie took the marketing course, which ironically, turned out to be beyond interesting to her. She concluded that her dislike for marketing came from a place of ignorance since she didn’t know marketing could be a sophisticated subject backed by theories and statistics. We ended our conversation with some advice for our fellow JIBS students, navigating obstacles in their academic or

professional careers and even in their personal lives. Emelie argues that everything isn’t black and white, people should process the situation and work through it. She says that you´ll be fine with some inner satisfaction and self-confidence. The main takeaway from this conversation is to always try to shift your mindset, even in hardships—you never know who you will turn to at the end of the tunnel. This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes that I live by every day,

Perhaps the misfortune that you do not like, leads you to a beautiful destiny that you never dreamed of.

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The 1st Place Winners

The 2nd Place Winners

The 3rd Place Winners 19


Quiz Photo Dump 6 Dec 2023

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By Fadumo Mohamed Yussuf

Finding One’s Authent Serendipitously 21


Saying goodbye to the artist and leaving his atelier I felt a bit less overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of the streets before me. Knowing that every encounter in front of me had a chance to completely change someone’s life trajectory made me more attentive. I was no longer just floating through life. I had found gratitude for the small encounters and vital moments that, unbeknownst to me, made me who I was. Sources: The Artistic Journey of Swiss-German Painter Paul Klee — Google Arts & Culture Just Kids by Patti Smith

tic Self, Ofc!

It’s a Wednesday morning, and I make my way to the kitchen to eat something before I grab my coat and head out. Out in the streets, the city is already alive, and everyone is rushing by. Not having to pay attention to where I go, I felt a bit in the way of the hurrying and assiduous office workers. Feeling a bit overwhelmed, I headed to a cafe and ordered some tea. While I was waiting, I saw the beautiful paintings that were on the cafe walls. The paintings had so much personality, and the colors were mesmerizing. The fact that they were hanging at a cafe of all places felt a bit odd as most cafes stuck to having a mainstream approach with little to no room for the exploration of art. Feeling like I have gathered quite the appetite to see more paintings of similar realms, I decided to go to art ateliers near me. Still feeling a bit overwhelmed and not keen on walking for too long, I chose to go to one that was closest to me. The exhibition had a clear division in color. Some of the paintings had green accents, and they sort of gleamed in the light while the others had a beige-to-orange color scheme, depicting big dunes of sand. The brush strokes were soft, and the painting had a calming sense to them, some even had long and quite thick brush strokes in black but still in a very soft and delicate way. In the corner of the atelier was a dog sleeping in a fluffy white cushion 22


that complemented its beige fur perfectly. I must have been too immersed in observing everything because I almost did not notice that someone with a mellow voice had spoken to me. I turned to face the source of the voice and saw a man standing there. He introduced himself as the owner, and we quickly started talking about the paintings and how he made them. He said that his art style was changing a bit, and he also showed me some of his newer pieces and they were slightly different from the ones that were displayed in the exhibition. The lines were becoming less delicate and more raw, taking it from a serene painting to a more nuanced one. I started to ask about his art and that led us to his life journey. We later found ourselves talking about other 23

artists who have documented their life experiences, one of which was Patti Smith. In her book Just Kids, she talks about her life and how she found an art style that reflects and suits her. For Patti, a job she had at a cafe was one of the reasons she could do art, to begin with. This made me reflect on the validity of the phrase “Never give up on your dreams”. Of course, if you persevere in doing something, there is a big chance that it might come to fruition, but the reality of giving up is something seldom talked about. To blindly persevere is hardly ideal. To face the reality that one day you might need to walk away from this thing you’re dreaming so hard to achieve is taking back some of that power it can have over you. Patti did so many things, but she walked away from so many as well,


and in the end, she found what she wanted to do that felt authentic to her. A similar path was also taken by the painter Paul Klee, who was adaptable and open to input from external factors. This was evident when he found his signature style by mere coincidence. Paul Klee met someone by the name of Alfred Kubin who saw the potential in Klee’s artistic development towards something more refined. Up until that point, Klee’s art was in its early stages, and Kubin thought that Klee’s leniency towards more sarcasm and absurdity could be conveyed better through a more graphic approach. Still feeling like something was missing, Klee had his final breakthrough when he traveled to Tunisia where he saw colors in a much more surreal way and for the first time felt

like he was a real ‘Painter’. Saying goodbye to the artist and leaving his atelier I felt a bit less overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of the streets before me. Knowing that every encounter in front of me had a chance to completely change someone’s life trajectory made me more attentive. I was no longer just floating through life. I had found gratitude for the small encounters and vital moments that, unbeknownst to me, made me who I was.

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Failure, the K

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ailure is a social concept which is often ignored and treated as shameful proof of the lack of success. That could not be further away from the truth, because failure is a lesson that allows one to bounce back on their feet and reach their primary goal. Each setback is an opportunity for personal growth and getting an insight into an individual. At the same time, a failure can become an unexpected positive thing and lead to fortunate discoveries.

We learn from the wrong decisions, so by the time we make another attempt, we come with more understanding and wider knowledge. Serendipity can easily be found in failure; what at first can be thought of as not reaching the end goal can actually contribute to something even better happening.

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Some people create a stigma around failure, which can stop personal growth and hinder success. Often, the reason for that is the fear of judgment and breaking societal norms. However, to start learning from one’s own mistakes the fear has to be overcome. Specialists recommend accepting that failure is normal, being afraid but doing it anyway, talking about it with someone trustworthy, and listening to their feedback. Another helpful tool can be adopting a beginner’s mindset, which is about approaching challenges with curiosity and positive thinking, looking at things as a learning experience. Additionally, one should have in mind the cost of not trying—usually there is nothing to lose but so much to gain. For instance, Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, faced failures several times. In 1985, he was removed from being in charge. Instead of giving up, he used that setback to work on his visions and he founded NeXT Inc. Apple was facing a downfall, therefore they took Jobs back and acquired his new project. When he returned to the company, he launched


Key to Success iconic products such as the iPhone and iPad. Steve Jobs did not give up—he worked and came back with renewed ideas that made the company reshape into a tech giant. Failure was a pivotal moment in the journey to huge success. Experiencing unexpected things can change one’s whole life’s trajectory. One random lottery ticket can open a door to a new life as a millionaire. A more realistic situation might be not getting into one’s dream university, but choosing another instead and having the best of years there. Sometimes people focus too much on what they have wanted, and they don’t even realize that an even better opportunity is waiting for them.

Everyone makes mistakes. Nevertheless, it is important to remember that we are not meant to be perfect. By Ksenia Biela

Everyone makes mistakes. Nevertheless, it is important to remember that we are not meant to be perfect. In my opinion, personal failure is the best teacher, and only by opening up to new discoveries can we truly grow as people. We learn from the wrong decisions, so by the time we make another attempt, we come with more understanding and wider knowledge. Serendipity can easily be found in failure; what at first can be thought of as not reaching the end goal can actually contribute to something even better happening.

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In the end, just try to take a step back sometimes, put your phone down, go outside and focus on where you are right now. Trust me, suddenly you will find that the good stuff has been around and within you all along.

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Why You Miss Out on the Good Stuff

hile we consume news, opinions and entertainment on a daily basis, we don’t leave much room for our mind to be alone and wander. And if it does from time to time, in the shower or in the car, it recaps what we have seen online. Social media platforms tell us what to like, how to love and what’s right or wrong. They shape our expectations for society, loved ones, and especially for ourselves. Our expectations are mostly directed towards the future and what we think it holds for us. If they are not met by reality, we might feel disappointed. Expectations often

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make it hard for us to accept things as they are, and to be open to what’s about to happen. We might not appreciate the good in people or situations because we were waiting for something else—something better. Consequently, we only see the good things once they hit us by surprise. What we expect extends beyond societal norms. It impacts our personal relationships and even the way we view ourselves. We don’t find


By Nathalie du Hamél

the perfect jacket or the perfect girlfriend if we’re looking for it. Because if we know exactly what the jacket or the person has to look like, and what it must make us feel, how could that ever be fulfilled? It’s also different if our moms or best friends compliment us compared to when strangers do. I mean, our loved ones should love us, right? We expect them to think positively about us, but

we don’t expect a stranger to acknowledge our looks or abilities. That’s why it might make us happier when a stranger approaches us with a cute little unexpected compliment. Similar to how we may miss out on our soulmates when we are fixated on finding them, our daily expectations for ourselves can sometimes set us up for disappointment. We all know those moments when we don’t accomplish everything that’s scribbled down on our to-do list. We definitely expected more of ourselves. But what can we do about it if the day unfolds differently than we originally planned? Sometimes people say that we should have high expectations, referring to it as high standards. It is important to know what we want. However, expectations can be unrealistic, especially if they are influenced by social media, and thus affect us more than we realize. If that’s the case every now and then, we need to find a way of balancing it all, because trying not to think about our expectations might not work every time. Just remember the pink elephant and try to forget it again. Not so easy, right?

Yet, embracing uncertainty doesn’t mean abandoning all expectations. Let’s have a look at some practical tips to help you navigate the fine line between anticipation and serendipity. In certain moments of disappointment, try to make a list in your head (or even on paper) about the good aspects of the situation. Sometimes it is just about switching the focus. Try to see what a person did for you instead of what they didn’t. Aim for lying in bed at night, acknowledging what you’re thankful for instead of stressing about the things you couldn’t tick off your to-do list. It can also help to reflect on the origin of your expectations and to question if it’s really what you are hoping for or what social media is telling you to want. Another helpful tip is to start taking on new tasks or habits and actively engage in new situations where you have no clue what to expect. If you let go of your expectations, it might turn out even better than you imagined. When I decided to go abroad for my studies, I had no clue what to expect from it and now it’s the best decision I could have made. Maybe we all just need a little more of this cluelessness when welcoming the unknown.

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Grow in a safe environment with inspiring leaders At Deloitte you are challenged on a daily basis to develop in your profession. It is important for us to strengthen you throughout your journey towards achieving your goals. To accomplish this, you are assigned a coach who follows you through your career and challenges you to reach your full potential. You also get continuous feedback and support from your colleagues and leaders. Only you decide how far you will go at Deloitte.


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