Path to Inner Calm: Stress Management Strategies
Stress—it’s the common companion in our fast-paced lives. It can make us want to scream. It can make us want to give up. But it doesn’t have to have this power over us. While a certain level of stress can be motivating, chronic stress can wreak havoc on our physical and mental well-being. The good…
Ted Talks to Watch
There are so many interesting and thought-provoking Ted Talks to be heard and seen, with so much inspiration to bring. But where to start? It can seem like a jungle when we have so many options. Here are some (in my opinion) of the best Ted Talks out there! Do you have a favorite Ted…
10 Ideas to Make You Happier – Every Single Day
10 Ideas to Make You Happier – Every Single Day Hug your loved ones. Hugs are great for our mental health and for the people who care about you as well. If you have a spouse, room-mate, live at home with your parents and/or siblings –hug them more. If you live alone, but have a dog…
Small Self-Care Tips
We all need to practice self-care. No surprise there. Sometimes we’re great at it and it makes us feel so very good. Other times we forget it and only realize it when it affects our mood. And let me tell you, that’s not a good feeling. When we practice self-care, we’re happier, have more energy…
List of Awesome Websites
Ever felt the need for a website specialized in how many privacy infringing functions a website uses? Or watching every single plane that is in the air at any given moment? Perhaps you have wondered if there is such website that tells you if two different materials can be glued together?
How to Make and Maintain Friendships
We all have felt at one time or another that making new friends, or even maintaining friendships, can be a bit overwhelming. But with just a little bit of effort, planning and by stepping out of our comfort zones, we can more easily make new friends and maintain the ones we have. But how do…
The End – 2020
Yes, this is the end. The end of 2020. What a year it has been. Unlike many other articles out there, this is one where focus will be on the good things that happened throughout the year. Don’t get me wrong, I’m well aware of all the bad this year brought us. I just think…
Fun Christmas Facts
It’s that time of the year! Either you get sparkles in your eyes from all the glitter and lights, or you get moody from all the “musts”. Whatever you feel about Christmas, we could all use some cheering up right about now, so let me present to you some fun facts about Christmas!
The Easiest Indoor Plants
Did you just read “The Benefits of Growing Your Own Plants”? Well, if you enjoyed that one, let me present to you some of the easiest, low-maintenance plants to have at home. We all need something to brighten our mood – especially now during the darker months here in the north!
The Benefits of Growing Your Own Plants
Are you one of those people who just love to see plants grow? Yeah, me too. I just love growing my own vegetables and I do a tiny happy dance every time they start to grow, or get ridiculously excited when I get to taste the first carrot of the season. Since the temperature can…
The Benefits of Reading Books
All of us have likely encountered articles with suggestions of changing bad habits and which healthy ones we should adapt. One of those healthy habits that often can be overlooked is reading books. Who wouldn’t like to snuggle up with a cozy blanket, hot cup of coffee or your favorite tea and a nice, good…
Facts About Happiness
Everybody is talking about it and everybody wants it. But what exactly is happiness? Happiness is subjective, which means that what makes you happy wouldn’t necessarily make someone else happy. It is about feeling that life is good and meaningful. Here are some facts about happiness:
Great TV-Series to Binge (Part 2)
As you may know from my last post, I promised I would follow up with a second list of my favorite TV-series to binge. So, let’s get drinking and binging!
Great TV-Series to Binge (When You’ve Read All the Books in Your Bookshelf)
I’m a big fan of books. No surprise there. But once you have read all the books in your bookshelf (or re-read the best ones 10 times) you can find yourself contemplating how to pass your time. Especially if you are at home feeling sick, stuck in quarantine or just too exhausted to lift a…
How to Sleep Better
Have you ever been really tired, but unable to fall asleep? Or maybe you have awakened several times during the night, even though you still feel exhausted and really, truly, need those extra hours before getting up? Well, I certainly have. And it sucks. Here’s a checklist to help you sleep better:
Daily Sources of Happiness – How to Enjoy the Present
How often do you recognize the small things in life that bring you joy?
Maybe you find happiness in that tiny plant you bought a few weeks ago which suddenly seem to have grown inches, maybe it’s the smell of your freshly brewed coffee or that joke your co-worker recently told, which put a smile…
How to Improve Communication Skills
Isn’t it nice when we are being understood and understand what others are saying?
Good communication is important, but sometimes it can be difficult. Communication is not only about talking; it is about listening, body language and voice tones.
Communication can make or break relationships, seal or destroy business deals and either make or…
The Importance of Motivation and How to Motivate Yourself
All of us know how important motivation is to get things done. We need to feel motivated to complete certain tasks we might otherwise put on hold. We might push uninspiring work-related tasks until last minute and when we do it, it is because we could lose our jobs otherwise. Sometimes motivation seems to be…
The Power of Forgiveness and Acceptance
Most of us have probably at some point (or many) been hurt by someone by their actions or words. Maybe you were betrayed by a partner, maybe a family member did something hurtful or perhaps you were subjected to verbal abuse. Anger or resentment from these experiences are normal, maybe you even thought about how…
How to Have a Healthier Body Image
What are your thoughts on your body? Is the first thing that comes to mind that you like it? Or even love your body? A poor body image can affect someone in many ways, like work performances, in relationships and even in your overall life. Many times people have specific parts of their bodies that…
How to Meditate and Why it Works
What is meditation? You have probably heard of it before but let’s dig into what exactly it is and why it’s such a good idea to do it on a daily basis. Meditation is about training your mind in awareness and attention. It’s about being in control of your thoughts and reactions. In the long…
The Benefits of a Gratitude Journal
Remind yourself of the last time you felt truly grateful for something. Was it about a person in your life, being able to run or the kind gesture of a stranger? Being grateful for something can come in many different shapes and forms. Gratitude is the emotion you express for something you appreciate having or…
What to do When Stuck at Home
Most of us have now experienced the toll that social distancing has taken on our minds. Although you feel like you would really, really love to get out and visit your friends and family, that may not be realistic and safe. In my previous blog post I wrote about not going insane and you may…
The Psychology of Positive Experiences
We all know that having positive experiences feels good. Maybe you have even heard that three positive emotional experiences counteract one negative emotional experience? Well, that may not exactly be true, but we do need positive experiences to flourish.
How to Stay Sane While Isolated
I know most of you are in some way affected by this Corona crisis. Many of you are living in quarantine and being isolated. Even if you’re not, you’re probably staying away from meeting up with friends and family for a while. So what can you do during this crazy time to stay sane? Here…
How to Boost Your Mood This Winter
So it’s that time of year. Once again, in the northern parts of the globe the days are short and dark. Hours of actually recognizing that warm, blinding light from our nearest star are fewer and your body’s lack of vitamin D makes you question all of your life’s decisions that made you end up…
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