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19 lessons for 2019

As you’ve maybe noticed, I am not entering 2019 with a list of resolutions, but lessons. It’s a list of things that I have learned, but need to keep reminding myself to implement in my everyday life.

Is social media making us anxious?

Don’t let its tempting colorful world fool you – social media is not good for your health. What most of us felt intuitively is now proven by more and more studies.

Consumption anxiety

Is consumerism pumping up our anxiety? When did we start turning to (new) things for happiness and is there an end to this unhealthy behavior?

What is hygge and why we all need some?

What is hygge? You might have heard of it in the past couple of years as the world fell in love with this Danish mood. Who wouldn’t, knowing that hygge is all about cosiness and comfort.

Why I don’t make New Year’s resolutions

While the whole world is getting inspired by new year coming up, I won’t be making any big plans or resolutions. What made me decide to stop making New Year’s resolutions?

What is self-care and did we get it all wrong?

Self-care is a term that is tossed around often by modern-day media, usually just scratching the surface of this complex topic. But, what is self-care actually and did we get it all wrong?

Is being over trends the next trend?

Are you also feeling like you have an allergic reaction to trends? Will the next trend be totally forgetting about the outdated concept of something being trendy or not?

The art of saying no

Mastering the art of saying no helps us grow our self-respect, put our priorities in line and create a better life. It can be hard at the beginning, but practice makes it perfect.