We all want to feel a sense of belonging. It’s part of our human nature. And we often try to feel it, by making ourselves fit in. But is that the right way to go about it?
Category Archives: wisdom
Some Seasons Take a Little Longer – How Nature Adjusts
Somehow the plants around us seemed to adjust to a wet summer much better than we did. What can we learn from them?
5 Quick Lessons For Canoeing (And Life)
From a few hours in a canoe, I can draw a lot of lessons that apply just as well to life on shore. Here are 5 I want to share with you (and some pictures!). Enjoy!
My Number One Self-Coaching Question for Dealing With Adversity
What do a flat tire, missing keys and dog poo on your shoe have in common? Yes, they all suck! But they also provide a valuable opportunity to do some self-coaching. Find out which question to ask and why in this post!
The Work by Byron Katie #1 – Is it True?
The Work by Byron Katie is a great way to explore your own thoughts and the impact they have on your life. It centers around 4 questions. In this post, I dive into question 1.
5 Unexpected Side Effects of Personal Growth
When you (unknowingly) embark on a journey of personal growth, there’s no knowing where you’ll end up. Here are some of the side effects I’ve seen in my life and in the lives of those around me when developing as a person.
What You Can Learn About Yourself… From People You Detest
I used to think certain pop stars were really arrogant, and flashy, and not dressed enough. I don’t really, anymore. They didn’t change, however, so what did?
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.?
Am I Still Not Over This? – What to Keep in Mind when Faced with Old Triggers
You think you’ve finally dealt with an issue, and then, out of the blue, you find yourself right back where you were 3 years ago, facing the same thoughts and feelings, acting in the same irrational way. Sounds familiar?
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?
