Self-care
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Why creativity is such an integral part of slow living
There are days when I miss the flow of inspiration, especially after a day with a packed schedule, after a long work day, when you’re glad that you can sit down and pause for a moment. I need to take a few deep breaths then and have a cup of tea to calm my mind. Switching into the creative mode doesn’t come easily in those moments but I remind myself how soothing it is to create: to write, to take or edit photos, to draw or design something. You don’t have to be an artist to experience the benefits of creativity. Sometimes it’s just working with your hands like building…
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The art of life
Sunday thoughts on rest and productivity It’s one of these Sundays when I feel so tired and leaking energy. Although it’s Easter and I have a few days off from work, I didn’t put the time and energy into my other projects I want to create on the side. I often feel the urge in my free time to make use of it as much as possible, to get these heart’s projects like I call them started and move them forward. But as soon as the weekend arrives I feel exhausted and running out of energy to work on these projects. What would I tell a friend when asked what…
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The beauty of doing nothing
You probably know these days when you get home, so tired after an exhausting work day. Everything feels too much: cooking for dinner, there are corners in your room with things you wanted to sort out a long time ago, there are messages and emails you haven’t responded to yet.But you feel so tired, depleted and a little bit sad. ‚Where’s my time going?The weather was so beautiful the whole day and I couldn’t make use of it.There are all these things I would love to do but now there’s no energy left to do any of them.Why does everyone else get so much done throughout their days?’ There’s nothing…
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Finding balance in a fast-paced world
Embracing a slower, more intentional way of living Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the news and constant information and opportunities we have access to from all directions.It can be so challenging to step away from the noise and slow down. The fast-paced world we’re living in, where it gets more and more technical, as if we are on a way to outsource human interaction to fill it with superficial chatter on social media or AI. Of course, all these things can have its benefits but what about deep conversations, taking time to create something without the pressure of perfectionism and productivity?Our brain isn’t wired for such an overload on information…