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 find effective remedies for IBS
Wouldn’t it be great if you could simply take a pill and your IBS would be gone? I bet it’s every IBS sufferers dream, deep down. But unfortunately, there are no “cure-it-all” remedies for IBS. And dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome is much more complicated than that. In my previous IBS-related posts about working with IBS, living […]
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: […]
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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 […]
What to do when you feel overwhelmed
Whether you have too much to do or are simply going through a rough patch: it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unable to handle life. As Lifehack.org puts it, everyone feels overwhelmed by expectations, responsibilities and lacking of time at work, in relationships and other aspects of life once in a while. But even though we know […]
How to be productive during pregnancy
If you’re pregnant right now, you might be lying in bed or on your couch, wondering how the heck you can manage to be productive during pregnancy. Maybe you feel like you’re not yourself anymore because you have so little energy. Or you beat yourself up for getting so little done. To be honest, it feels […]
5 powerful reasons to stop fear from holding you back
Have you ever been so afraid of a change that you let the fear hold you back? Did you stay in a job you didn’t love, a relationship that didn’t feel right, because you didn’t want to make things even worse? If yes, then you’re not alone. Fear is something that everyone experiences. The fear of […]
How to survive a wedding as an introverted guest
There comes an age at which all of your friends are suddenly getting married. And for some reason, I was always looking forward to that. Dressing up, witnessing your friends tie a bond for life, the whole party that comes with it… Since my family is really small and I don’t have cousins, this all […]
How Implementing a Growth Mindset can Change Your Life
Ever heard of a growth mindset but not sure what it means? It could be the key you’ve been looking for to change your life and change your mindset today. A growth mindset is all within your control and you may even have it already. What is a Growth Mindset? A growth mindset is a […]