Alla inlägg märkta: mindfulness

How to find beauty in the ordinary

True beauty is found in the ordinary. It’s about shifting your perspective to see value and wonder in everyday chores and activities. Here’s how you can start: 1. Practice Mindfulness in Everyday Moments 2. Document the Little Things 3. Appreciate the Art of Nature 4. Observe People and Places 5. Create Small Rituals 6. Embrace Curiosity 7. Express Through Art 8. Notice Acts of Kindness and Connection Finding beauty in the ordinary is about becoming aware of the abundance in things we often take for granted. Once you start, you’ll find that beauty is everywhere.

Dear November…

… let’s get lost, shall we? ”Get lost, on the path less traveled, and return, a little bit more well-lived.” Embrace the thought – Never fully completed – and your existence becomes a little less intimidating. More light-hearted, less heavy. You do not have to have all the answers. All the lovers. All the glimmery, shiny things. As long as you have an intense yearning to listen, understand, and respond accordingly. As long as you carry within a deep desire to experience all that’s making you grow, bold and flow. Compassionate. Feeling lost is a universal, often unsettling experience. It’s a moment when the familiar becomes unfamiliar, leaving us questioning our choices, identities, or purpose. This feeling can be triggered by unexpected life changes, difficult decisions, or when neglecting our core values and authentic self. However uncomfortable, feeling lost often points to a deeper need for self-discovery, growth, and renewal. It can act as a quiet invitation for you to pause, reflect, and redefine what truly matters. In many ways, feeling lost is less about …

Ending the Year on a Good Note: How to Close the Year with Intention and Purpose

The year is coming to an end, and it’s a beautiful time to take a moment to reflect on the past months. Ending the year on a positive, intentional note can give you a satisfying sense of closure and help lay the groundwork for a fresh start. Here are some ways to finish your year feeling grounded, accomplished, and ready for what’s to come. 1. Reflect on Your Accomplishments It’s easy to focus on all that we haven’t yet done, as well as the things that didn’t go as planned. However, take a moment to remember all that you’ve accomplished, all the highlights. Consider the moments you’re proud of, however big or small. Did you build new habits, break bad habits, nurture relationships, learn new skills, or take steps toward a goal? Writing down these wins can be empowering and can help you recognise just how much you actually have achieved. Tip: Make a list of three to five accomplishments that make you feel proud, and keep it somewhere you can see. They don’t have …

Harnessing the Power of the Winter Months: A Guide to Embracing the Season

Winter often receives a negative perception, with its shorter days, colder temperatures, and the stillness of nature. However, beneath this chilly façade, winter carries a special energy that invites us to reflect, grow, and renew ourselves. By choosing to embrace the season instead of fighting against it, we can tap into winter’s unique power to nurture our personal and professional lives, fostering resilience and introspection during this quieter time. Here’s how you can make the most of winter’s transformative energy. 1. Embrace Stillness and Reflection Winter serves as a gentle reminder from nature that taking time for rest and reflection is truly vital. As trees lose their leaves and animals curl up in hibernation, the world around us quiets down, inviting us to pause our busy lives. This season encourages us to slow our pace and to thoughtfully consider our own journeys. Consider using the winter months to reflect on the year gone by. What have you accomplished? What challenges did you face? It’s okay to recognize both your triumphs and the moments where things …

The High-Value Woman: Embracing Grace, Kindness, and Wisdom

Being a high-value woman transcends mere material success or superficial recognitions; it is a powerful journey of nurturing an unshakeable sense of self-worth, exquisite inner beauty, and unwavering strength. A high-value woman is a luminous force, radiating grace, kindness, and profound wisdom—three ageless qualities that beautifully empower her to journey through life with fierce purpose and boundless compassion. There’s a lot of talk about being a high-value woman, but what does that actually entail? I’ve been reflecting on this for some time, and three words consistently come to mind that I strongly associate with being a high-value woman – Grace, kindness & wisdom. While there are many qualities that define a high-value woman, in this blog post, I’ll focus on these three key aspects. 1. Grace: The Quiet Strength Grace is frequently misconceived as mere outward elegance—an effortless poise or tranquility amid life’s misfortunes. However, genuine grace runs much deeper; it is a vibrant and harmonious unity of inner strength and humility. It involves navigating life’s tumultuous waves with steadfast dignity and profound understanding, even …

From Frustration to Fulfilment: A Guide to Trusting the Process

”Learning to Trust the Process: Embracing Patience and Finding Joy in the Journey.” Why Is Patience So Hard? Why is it that most humans seem to believe that life is more about the end goal, than actually enjoying the ride, and the process towards achieving that end goal? That annoying frustration that occurs while waiting for results. Like the act of waiting in itself would produce tangible results – No, I’m afraid not. There needs to be a dance between taking inspired action and trusting the process. 9 months ago I decided that I wanted to start learning ballet, and what can I say; it has been a slow progress. Ballet is one of the most difficult skills to master, and here I am thinking that I should master it within a few months! A skill that requires a lifetime to master! However, then I come back to my senses, and tell myself that ”Linda you’re doing a great job just by showing up to class, and for learning something new as an adult, and …

There is No Timeline; Move Forward at Your Own Pace

Moving forward at your own pace, without the burden of comparing yourself to others, is one of the most freeing mindsets you can embrace. A truth we often overlook: there is no one timeline for success. Life isn’t a race or a competition; it’s a journey that we each get to walk in our own way. We choose where we want to go, how we want to do it and when we want to do it. No one is handing over you a manuscript; you are the writer. The creator. The Illusion of a ”Right” Timeline There are endless variations to the human experience. Many of the people I admire found their stride later in life, after trying different paths, failing, learning, and eventually discovering what they truly loved. Fulfilment can come at any age and any stage. Let life move through you, harmoniously, according to the seasons. You’re not “behind” if your life don’t match an imaginary timeline that society puts on us. The reality is that life very seldom fits into neat boxes. …

Dear October…

… there’s no June without you.  ”The silent hour of night,and my heart suddenly arise,caressing my awaken sight,while awaiting life, with blissful eyes.” As October settles into the world, there’s a quiet shift in the air, a subtle invitation to slow down. To breathe deeper. The days grow shorter, and the crispness of autumn brushes the mornings. Leaves, still clinging to their branches, contemplating their fall before letting go. In this transition, mindfulness comes easily. You begin to notice the small things, the vital things. And with each breath, there’s a grounding, an awareness of the moment. The air cool, but gentle. The sky stretches wide and open, its light softening, casting a golden glow over everything it touches. October feels like a month of pause, a reminder to be present, to notice the earth preparing for its quiet rest. It’s a season that whispers to us to be still, to watch the world change around us, and to feel the beauty in simply being. ………………………….. This October is all about harnessing the talents within. …

Take a Step Back Today and Look at All the Beautiful Things You Have

We seldom appreciate were we are. Instead, we’re often focused on what’s next: the next meeting, the next to-do, the next goal, the next challenge. While forward movement is both natural and necessary, it’s equally important to pause and appreciate where we already are, what we already accomplished. When was the last time you stopped, took everything in and savoured the moment? The beauty in simply being. The smell of fresh rain, the warmth of sunlight on your face, or the laughter of a loved one. These moments are fleeting, but they are powerful reminders that beauty is often found in the simplest things, in the stillness between it all. If you can’t even appreciate these little things how do you think you will ever appreciate the grander things? You will always be looking for more. Taking a step back to notice and appreciate these small details of life helps us realise that joy is always within reach. It reminds us that even on the hardest days, there’s something to be grateful for. Take a …

How Daily Actions Shape Your Life

Ever since I read the book Atomic Habits by James Clear I’ve been obsessed with incorporating small daily habits into my life. Whether it’s listening to Italian every day, walking 10.000 steps, writing 500+ words, meditating or practising EFT tapping, I’ve noticed that the more consistent I am the easier it’s to continue. Now it does not require any effort to wake up in the morning to meditate. I don’t need to force myself; my mind has become so accustomed to it, that it wants to do it. You see, life is not built overnight; it’s created through the power of consistent small, daily habits. Whether it’s improving your health, boosting productivity, learning a new skill or cultivating a positive mindset, daily habits have the potential to transform your life in beautiful ways. We often aim for big results, but it’s the small actions, done consistently, that truly make a difference over time. Let’s explore how and why small, consistent habits are so powerful, and how you can harness them to create lasting change in …