I had my last drink on July 2nd, 2017. It was my sister’s birthday. Since then, I’ve only had the odd sip here and there, and haven’t emptied a glass of anything alcoholic. Here’s why…
Category Archives: self-care
The Most Contagious Virus Today
What is the more contagious and infectious virus of today? The one almost none of us can avoid even if we don’t have Covid? And how can you deal with it once you’ve caught it?
Set Out Some Soul-Time
Do you plan time for not just your body (exercise, eating healthy), but also for your soul? Why should you at all? And how could you do that?
Set the Bar For… Good Enough
We strive for excellence in every single area of our lives: perfect meal plans, fantastic parenting skills, awesome social events. But what if we let some of that pressure go and just try for ‘good enough’?
“I can’t do this!” – “But you’re alreay doing it!”
Sometimes you feel as if life is asking too much from you. Just way more than you can give. You feel like you can’t do the things you already seem to be doing anyways. Why is that? And how can you cope?
“I can’t find my passion!” – on Living a Patchwork Life
Do you know exactly what your one true passion in life is? Do you feel like your life will be incomplete until you’ve found it? Perhaps you don’t really need that one true calling…
Is Sadness the Easy Way Out?
Sadness seems hard, but it might just be the easy way out when it comes to dealing with what’s underneath.
“I don’t really enjoy spending time with my kids…” – Why That Is and 8 Tips to Get You Started
Do you find it hard to enjoy the time you have with your kids? Do you feel guilty when you look forward to their bed time or a day to yourself? You’re not alone, and I have some tips to help you out.
6 Ways to Deal With Rising Tension
Written by: Jorinde BerbenImage credit: http://www.pikist.com We’ve been on holiday with the whole family for about 5 days now. We’re in a house in the middle of nature. There are 14 of us in total: 8 adults and 6 children between the ages of 2 and 8. The past few days have been lovely. TheContinue reading “6 Ways to Deal With Rising Tension”
How I learned to love my body
Written by: Jorinde BerbenImage credit: Kathleen Demey I have quite an average body. I’m at a healthy weight, but not super athletic. I have cellulite, and starting arm flabs, and if you’d asked me a year ago, I would’ve probably said ‘yes’ to a free boob-job if there was no risk involved. Like many women,Continue reading “How I learned to love my body”
Unscrewing Myself 