We often think we have a pretty good idea of the future ahead based on our experiences of the past. But sometimes, that future becomes really unclear. How does that make us feel? And how can we respond?
Category Archives: health
Revaluing Sleep
We’re in a bit of a sleep-crisis in our Western culture. We have ideas and habits that actually prevent us from having a healthy attitude towards sleep. But sleep is a non-negotiable when it comes to our wellbeing.
Singing is Healing
Singing is great fun, but did you know it also has proven health benefits?
How Did We Get This Far?
My friend asked me ‘how did it get this far?’ and I asked myself the same question. Not just for me, personally, but for a society as a whole as well, with so many dropping out due to burnout. What’s really going on here?
Time for Quiet
It’s been quiet, the last few days. I’ve had fewer responsibilities and find myself falling into a sort of hibernation. It’s not altogether unpleasant.
What Are You Running Away From?
Sometimes we find ourselves running and running and running, without really knowing why or what from. Writing can help clear up those questions. I did just that and want to share where it got me.
3 Triggers to Self-Doubt and Insecurity
It can be tricky to get out of self-doubt and insecurity, and even when you do, it can be easy to slide back into it. In this post I want to look at three reasons we might feel insecure, and how to deal with those triggers.
Why is Hitting the Pause Button So Scary?
What makes pressing that pause button so difficult? What does it trigger? And why should we take that dreaded break?
What Stops Us From Taking Care of Ourselves? (And What Happens When We Don’t?)
When have you worked enough? When have you ‘earned’ the right to take some rest? Are you weak if you just can’t manage to keep up with the day-to-day rhythm? I was forced to look at some of these questions, through my own very personal lens.
Dealing With Your (Self-)Destructive Tendencies
Over time, I’ve come to recognise some of the signs that precede depression. Last week I noticed myself feeling angry, a lot, for seemingly no reason. My therapy session yesterday helped uncover a bit of what was underneath.
Unscrewing Myself 