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Fika: the Swedish Tradition of Togetherness and Relaxation

In the heart of Scandinavia, nestled among the fjords and forests, lies a cultural tradition that embodies warmth, camaraderie, and relaxation: fika. Originating from Sweden, fika is more than just a coffee break; it’s a cherished ritual that celebrates the simple joys of life and fosters meaningful connections with others. Fika, much like its Danish and Norwegian counterpart hygge, is deeply rooted in the concept … Continue reading Fika: the Swedish Tradition of Togetherness and Relaxation

Perspective Change

Hello on another Sunday! I am working on my Life Coach Certification and I am about to be done. My certification is based on a model called NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and the specific techniques in the method made me think of the importance of perspective in our lives. NLP is a model that uses our neurological wiring and linguistic usage to reprogram how we see … Continue reading Perspective Change

What Quarantine Taught me I could Live without

Hi everyone, How is your quarantine going? Let’s talk about one specific aspect of this suddenly-imposed-on-us: how things that we thought were so important and we could not live without went out of our lives. A small change for me is cappuccino. I am not a huge coffee person. But I would want to have cappuccino every three or four days. When I wanted it, … Continue reading What Quarantine Taught me I could Live without