10 Life Changing Events of 2021: A Year in Review

2021 was a year of incredible highs and devastating lows. I have never had a more challenging or more rewarding year and I’m somehow convinced that I’m not the only one who feels this way. My instagram and LinkedIn feeds are filled with similar captions and as a species, I know that the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic, among other things, really put us to the test. Whether you feel like you thrived or barely survived, give yourself a pat on the back, you’ve come a long way.

Before the year officially ends, I wanted to set aside some time to reflect on everything that happened in 2021 — the good, the bad, the successes, the failures, the triumphs, and the tragedies. I am grateful for the resilience and the growth that came with all of it and in this post, I wanted to share with my readers the 10 most life changing and impactful events of my life in 2021.

1. My income grew by 37% — goodbye gender pay gap 💰💵 💷 👋🏾 .

2. I started a part-time MBA program at the Munich Business School 📚 🤓.

3. I launched my personal website and published my first ever blog post 🖥 .

4. I became a German citizen 🇩🇪 🍻 .

5. I lost my mother, who was my only living parent and officially became an orphan 👵 💔 😔 👼 .