Category Archives: habits

Focus on the breath  

Focus on your breath. That is easier to say than to do. But it is true, it doesn’t matter where you are, your breath is always with you. Breathing is something you do without being aware of it. And that is good, because without breathing you can’t live. By bringing awareness to your breath, youContinue reading “Focus on the breath  “

Mindful walking

It is summer, so that is a good reason to go out for a walk. Leave your phone and dog at home, say no to your friend who wants to join you for a chat and put on some walking shoes. Make space to have some quality time with yourself. Go out for a mindfulContinue reading “Mindful walking”

Practice yoga

International yoga day was celebrated on the 21st of June. The idea of this day was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India in 2014 during a speech for the United Nations General Assembly. The first International yoga day was celebrated in 2015. Nearly 36.000 people, including Modi and many other high profile politicalContinue reading “Practice yoga”

Follow your intuition

In the western world we are used to listening to our mind. But mind and heart are connected, they need to be in balance to make a proper decision. You can even say the heart is more important than the mind. The main reason is that mostly our feelings or ‘gut feelings’ are correct, withoutContinue reading “Follow your intuition”

The bliss of an evening ritual

How you start your day is important, as it can set the tone for the rest of the day. Use daily morning rituals to start your day with self-care. But also how you end your day is important. What you do in the hours before going to sleep matters more than you think. We knowContinue reading “The bliss of an evening ritual”