There are people who, when a problem is presented to them, can’t seem to cope with it right away. There are times when I can adapt to issues really quickly (at work). This is a story of when I couldn’t, why that was and what I needed at the time. I know I’m not alone in this, so perhaps it can be helpful to you too.
Category Archives: fear
I Want to Push my Partner Away – Now What? (5 Steps to Deal)
Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t be around your partner in that moment? Like you wanted to leave? Or push them away? Yes, it’s completely normal. And no, it’s not a lot of fun. Here are some tried and tested tips I’ve built up over the years.
Leading Heart-Forward
What we present to the outside world shows itself in the way we hold our bodies. Do we lead with the head or with the heart? And what could the effects be?
9 Things To Tell Yourself Every Day
What kind of things do you usually say to yourself? We often repeat the same thoughts every day, but which ones do you really WANT to repeat? Here are 9 things you can repeat to yourself on a daily basis to feel happy, grounded and grateful.
How Disappointment Shows Your Hidden Hopes and Expectations
Why do we sometimes feel disappointed when we don’t expect it? What’s behind that sudden emotional reaction? I just received some news which I thought I was prepared for, and yet, it hit me harder than I thought…
When You Bring Your Trauma Into Your Relationship
You’ve got a wonderful new relationship. Everything looks peachy and there’s no way you’re screwing this one up. Until, somehow, you find yourself in familiar territory again…
Whose Pocket Holds the Key to Your Happiness?
Who holds the keys to your future and your happiness? Do you hold on to them firmly or give them away sometimes to… the weather? Family? That neighbour playing the drums at 2 a.m.?
Healthy Relationship Practices: the Phone Test
Would you swap your phone with your partner for a day? Why this isn’t such an inconspicuous question and what the answer might tell you about your relationship…
What Does Trauma Look Like?
How would you describe a traumatized person? And what does your trauma look or feel like? I’ve dealt with different kinds of trauma over the past three years, and here are some of the key things I’ve learned so far.
One Year After: 8 Take-Aways from Covid-19
It’s been a year since the start of the lockdown here. A strange year, for sure, but also an interesting one in many ways. Here are 8 lessons I take away from a year of Corona. Which ones resonate with you?
Unscrewing Myself 