I don't want to hear about it, she said
Everywhere I go, corona seems to dominate the conversation. Like yesterday again when I was at the chiropractor. As I lay on the treatment table, I heard a woman come in and engage in conversation with the receptionist. 'Do I have to wear a mouth mask?" the woman asked. 'That is your own choice,' replied the receptionist. 'You have [...]
When are you going to plug in?
Our country house, as we liked to call it - an idyllic cottage by the woods in Drenthe, we have sold. We are moving out. And my goodness, how much stuff a person can accumulate, even in a country house. Well, at least I do. I have a lot of stuff I needed in my country house, not [...].
Searching for peace is futile
You need so much from yourself. Healthy eating, exercise, career and a fun social life. The pace is fast, your head is crowded and you constantly feel like you are running out of time. You want more peace in your life, but you can't seem to escape the rat race. The search for rest often creates additional stress [...].
How do you deal with limited freedom?
We are in a situation where our patience is being tested. Corona is throwing a spanner in the works of almost all the fun activities. After last week's press conference, I have had to [...] the meditation course scheduled for September with twelve participants (and a few more on the waiting list) by more than half.
How to get rid of the thought that your venture is not going to succeed
You have big plans. You want to realize your dream, experience the freedom of self-employment and help others. But no matter how hard you are working, there is something in the background that is getting in your way. It may even be so hidden that you don't even realize it's affecting you. [...]
How do you survive hard times?
Sometimes you see it coming, sometimes it overwhelms you: a difficult time with challenges. A time when things are not going well, you are not comfortable in your own skin, things are not going as you would like, or there is talk of burn-out. "Help, how do I get out of this?" is probably the first thing on your mind, [...].
Four tips to start the day off right
The alarm clock rings, but you don't feel rested yet. You're still struggling to wake up, while the thoughts in your head are slowly coming to life: What kind of day is it? What am I going to do today? What was I supposed to remember today? While listening to your thoughts, you get out of bed. Next, [...]
Making the impossible possible
"It can't be done," you won't hear Laura say anytime soon. When she wants something, she goes for it; right now it is a training course she would like to attend. The will is definitely there, just the finances are not sufficient for her to do it at this time. Laura is very dedicated and asks [...]
Lived by your cell phone
This morning I walked past a line of cars waiting at the red traffic light on my street. My eye fell on a driver who was busily typing on his phone. As I continued walking past the line of waiting cars, I saw really every driver looking at his cell phone. I then walked down the [...]
How to stop fretting
Last week Karin came to me for coaching. Karin is a lawyer and is very unsure about her next career step. She currently has a good job at a large firm, but she no longer feels at home there. The adventure beckons to set up an independent office. Especially at night in bed, she broods [...]
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