In 2026 I aspire to do more of the things that give me energy, inspiration and happiness
21 Jan 2026
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Demi Van Malcot
2025 was a year on hard mode, but I also found some amazing things that brought me energy and inspiration 😊. This year I want to do more of those.
I get energy from good challenges, last year I started test automation. Each time I worked on that I felt so energized by all the things I was learning and figuring out. I need to continue doing this!
After my talk at MotaCon so many people approached me saying they were inspired, either by my talk or just by me being on stage to do a talk. Hearing how I inspired them inspired me on all the things I do that can make a difference to people. I want to find more ways to inspire others and myself this year.
I'm always happy trying new things, whether it's pressing new buttons or doing a new activity, I love discovering! This year I want to try more new things, both in the Motaverse and outside. I'm already planning on trying to add new terms to the Mot Glossary and I want to find a new hobby this year. Listening to podcasts is the first thing on my list to try.
If anyone has any recommendations (on hobbies to try, podcasts to listen, things that bring inspiration or energy, ...) let me know 🤗
I get energy from good challenges, last year I started test automation. Each time I worked on that I felt so energized by all the things I was learning and figuring out. I need to continue doing this!
After my talk at MotaCon so many people approached me saying they were inspired, either by my talk or just by me being on stage to do a talk. Hearing how I inspired them inspired me on all the things I do that can make a difference to people. I want to find more ways to inspire others and myself this year.
I'm always happy trying new things, whether it's pressing new buttons or doing a new activity, I love discovering! This year I want to try more new things, both in the Motaverse and outside. I'm already planning on trying to add new terms to the Mot Glossary and I want to find a new hobby this year. Listening to podcasts is the first thing on my list to try.
If anyone has any recommendations (on hobbies to try, podcasts to listen, things that bring inspiration or energy, ...) let me know 🤗
Demi Van Malcot
Test engineer, Test lead, Quality manager
she/her
I've been in testing since 2023, since then I never stopped learning and taking every opportunity I've come across. From becoming test lead not long after I started, to being a community lead for testing and for AI in at the company I work at. Nowadays I'm learning the ropes of leading with quality as I have added the role of quality manager of my department to my growing list of titles.
Jesper Ottosen
All the best for your goal. A hobby to try could be jigsaws or puzzles, there's also the Wasgij version that can be fun. Can be combined with podcasts!
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