Tag: intentional living
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The Dutch Council for Health and Society recently released a striking report (as described by NOS): we are living in what they call a hyper-nervous society. Constant acceleration, pressure to perform, and rising individualism are leaving deep marks on our well-being. The numbers are sobering—burnout is on the rise, waiting lists for mental health care…
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When we lose touch with nature, it isn’t only our environment that suffers—it’s also our sense of belonging. Without the grounding presence of the natural world, life can feel thinner, more fragmented, as if something essential is missing. Reconnection, then, isn’t just about beauty or calm. It’s about remembering that we are not separate. We…
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When we think of rewilding, we might picture vast landscapes being restored to their natural state—wolves returning to forests, wetlands filling again with life. And yet, rewilding doesn’t have to be only about grand conservation projects. It can also be something personal. A quiet invitation to let nature back into the small rhythms of daily…
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What If You Didn’t Need an Hour for Self-Care? What if a few seconds of intention could change the way you meet your day?Micro rituals are just that: tiny practices that bring calm, presence, and meaning into ordinary moments. They aren’t about adding more to your schedule. They’re about weaving softness into what already exists.…
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A recent study found that our connection to nature has declined by 60% in the past 200 years. That number is staggering. And yet, what it really points to is something much more intimate: the quiet loss of everyday contact with the natural world. The hum of bees in a meadow.The cool dampness of moss…
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You should work out more.You should say yes to opportunities.You should do what everyone else is doing—just to keep up. For years, I measured myself against how other people seemed to live their lives. To be a successful business owner, I thought I should go to networking events. I felt I should put myself out…
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There’s a kind of tiredness that runs deeper than sleep.The kind that lingers in your bones even after a full night of rest.The kind that doesn’t go away with coffee or a weekend off. This kind of tired is not laziness.It’s not failure.It’s not something to push through. It’s a signal.A whisper from your body.A…
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There was a time when being busy felt like a badge of honor. Full calendars, inboxes overflowing, days of 10 to 12 hours work — all signs that you were doing something right. That you were needed. That you mattered. But lately, something has shifted. Not in a loud or headline-worthy way.Just small, deliberate choices…
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We scroll through feeds curated to perfection—beaches without crowds, skin without blemishes, lives without mess. But what if the real trap of social media isn’t the content, but what it does to our sense of self? The Comparison Loop You open an app for a quick check—and before you know it, you’re spiraling. Someone just…
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Soft rituals for winding down and letting go There’s a moment at the end of the day — just before the emails disappear, just after the dishes are done — when something shifts.The pace softens. The light lowers. The breath deepens. I’ve started protecting that moment like it’s sacred. Not because it’s impressive or productive,…