We named our business ‘Show Yourself’ knowing only too well how challenging that can really be. Why is it so terrifying to show your true colours? And why is it that, in the end, we really don’t have a choice?
Category Archives: Creativity
What Makes a Good Mother?
A short mother’s day poem I’d like to share with you called ‘A Good Mother…’
Why You Should Let Your Children Believe in Magic (Even if You Don’t)
If your child tells you ‘I saw a fairy in the garden’, should you go along with the story? I’d say ‘Yes! Always!’ and here’s why…
What Do You Do Just For Fun?
How often do you still play? I don’t mean go on istagram or watch tv, but activily doing something that has no useful goal. The only purpose you have is to enjoy yourself, enjoy life.
When In Doubt…Take the Scenic Route (And 5 Examples of How to Do That)
In life, we can often choose between the efficient way or the scenic route. This is a plea for the latter, with reasons why and some examples how.
Healthy Relationship Practices: Gifts of Love That Cost (Next to) Nothing
Valentine’s Day is a big, commercial event these days. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are 15 ways in which to surprise loved ones with a gift that matches their love language. And all of these cost next to nothing.
Why My Kids Decorate the Tree: 5 Good Reasons (and 2 Bad Ones)
I love Christmas and I can’t get enough of Christmas decorations in stores, in magazines and on TV.
Yet, the tree in our home looks nothing like that. Our tree looks messy and chaotic, and wonderful. This post tells you why.
“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…
The Call of Purpose
Sometimes you hear an idea calling out to you, want to see what it could mean to you, feel an urge to follow something new. Don’t hesitate, just do!
What’s Stopping Me From Being a Writer?
I’ve always dreamt of being a writer, yet I’ve also always put that dream ‘on hold’ while other, more ‘urgent’ matters were handled first. Why did I do that? And what does Elizabeth Gilbert have to do with it?
Unscrewing Myself 