Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have a baby when you have IBS? How parenting and IBS can go hand in hand? If it’s even at all possible? If yes, then this post is for you! I have IBS-D and I also have a baby. And today, I’m going to share the good, the […]
3 reasons to let go of old goals
What do you do when a goal you’ve been aspiring to no longer feels right? Giving up an old goal can leave you feeling defeated. Like you didn’t make it. But here are 3 very good reasons why letting go of old goals can be not only right, but also necessary. 1. Values change over […]
How to practice self-care correctly (and actually feel better)
Oh, self-care. The thing everyone and their dog talk about. The magic ingredient that supposedly makes everyone’s life happy and care-free… But what is self-care, and how do you practice it? Self-care – the Pinterest/Instagram way If you ever fell into the self-care Pinterest hole, you’ve probably spent hours researching different self-care ideas. Ranging from […]
How to be productive when you have a baby
Are you wondering how to be productive when you have a baby? I think every parent is, at least once in a while. Being productive as a new mom is hard! This is actually my second time writing this post. The first time I wrote it on my phone while breastfeeding my newborn, thinking that […]
5 tips to help you get through hard times
Do you know that feeling when you should be happy but there is something wrong in an otherwise perfect picture? I was there when writing this post, when I just had given birth to my first baby (don’t ask why it took me a year to edit and publish it). After having my son, I […]
How to be productive when you have no purpose
It’s easy to be productive when you have a goal, a sense of purpose. But what if you don’t? What if your future stretches before you like a limitless desert? How can you be productive then, and more importantly, what for? Productivity for productivity’s sake doesn’t make sense. Being productive should serve a purpose. Bring you […]
How to Make Your Wellness a Priority
After a difficult year finding our way through the pandemic, we’re slowly but surely returning to some sense of normalcy. But with all the stress that we experienced from COVID-19, you may have had a tough time trying to keep up with your normal healthy habits and routines. If you feel like your wellness has […]
5 Ways To Invest In Yourself
As the famous investor Warren Buffet once said, the best investment you can make is in yourself. Of course, saving up a percentage of your income every month and investing in stocks is a great way to increase your financial security. But are you also dedicating time to nurture your mental and physical wellbeing? Whether […]
5 simple ways to create a relaxing home
Almost a year ago, our lives changed drastically. The pandemic forced us to stay at home most of the time. We have had to adapt to working and studying from home. Faced with this unexpected change, many of us have had to adapt our homes to establish offices, classrooms, and gyms. Since 2020, work and […]
How to make friends at work as an introvert
Making friends gets harder as you get older. Especially if you’re an introvert and don’t just “collect” friends like some extroverts are able to do. Once you’ve finished school and university where connections are more naturally formed, you end up with one question on your mind: How to make friends at work as an introvert? […]
How to forgive yourself for your past mistakes
This article is for all of you who sometimes lie awake at night, wondering where you would be now if you hadn’t made all those wrong turns. Wondering if you will ever be able to forgive yourself for your past mistakes. The times you showed the worst version of yourself. The times you failed miserably. […]
The problem with Christmas during a pandemic as an introverted new mom
You won’t know this, but I haven’t written anything in a while. Most of my posts were planned and written during my pregnancy (yes, I’m organised like that). I knew that I wouldn’t have much time or energy once the baby was here. What I didn’t know is how little inspiration I would have. I […]
How to recognise and avoid self-sabotage
Do you sometimes feel like the world is against you? Like no one understands or cares about your needs? Like you spend your time being there for others, but almost feel unworthy of being there for yourself? The good news is: that’s something that you can change by working on your mindset. The bad news: […]
Pregnancy and IBS: my unfiltered experience
When you are a woman of children-bearing age who has Irritable Bowel Syndrome, you might be asking yourself: how will pregnancy affect my IBS? Or: how will I deal with IBS during pregnancy? I asked myself the exact same question. Actually, I was kind of sure that I knew the answer, too. In my head, […]
5 self-employment struggles and how to cope
Being self-employed is great. You get to make your own schedule. Decide what projects you want to work on. Work from the comfort of your own home. But no good thing is perfect, and neither is self-employment. Today, I wanted to discuss 5 self-employment struggles and how to cope with them. Whether you’re already self-employed […]
How to combat loneliness as an introvert
Do you ever struggle with loneliness as an introvert? I know I do. Being an introvert, I love my alone time. I need is just as much as the air I breathe. But no introvert is self-sufficient, and we all need social interactions! And so, even introverts get lonely. Now, socialising as an introvert can […]