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Entrepreneur, coffee enthusiast, space holder, human behaviour specialist, coach, trauma informed, nutrition informed, and avid learner.

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Recent Posts

The Path Forward: The Need for a Daily Retreat Centre
In General, Wellbeing
Nature as a point of reflection for transformation.
In General, Nature, Wisdom
What’s at the Heart of any Company? Values!
In General

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POLL - Is it easy for you to set your intentions -

POLL - Is it easy for you to set your intentions - and stay focused - for the day? For both work AND self care? ⁠
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🌟 Calling all ladies! 🌟 I need your valuable insights and opinions!⁠
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As I plan for future services I'm eager to conduct some research, and who better to ask than all of you amazing women out there?⁠
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Tell me, what's the most significant challenge you face when trying to plan your day? I want to hear your thoughts!⁠
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A) Having the intention, but not the discipline/follow-through⁠
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B) I lose focus all the time. I have good intentions, but often get side-tracked⁠
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C) I feel too busy (work, family, whatever) to sit and plan my day⁠
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D) Difficulty slowing down or giving myself permission to focus on myself⁠
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E) Other (note in comments)⁠
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Let's join forces and shed light on this topic. Your input will be incredibly helpful in designing sessions that cater to your needs and aspirations. Share your experiences and challenges in the comments below, and let's empower each other to prioritize self-care and well-deserved me-time! ⁠
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#poll #women #maheeganretreats #selfcare #dailyplanning

“If you cannot find peace within yourself, you w

“If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it anywhere else.”⁠
~ Marvin Gaye⁠
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It's one of those things we know is true, but sometimes challenging to practice. We often look outside of ourselves for happiness, satisfaction, peace. You know the drill. ⁠
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So this is a friendly reminder to take a moment for yourself to reflect. Thinking sometimes goes better with movement, so go on a walk or hike. Do chores around the house. Clean something. I don't know. Just prioritize uninterrupted time time for yourself once in a while. You're worth it ;) ⁠
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Happy Thursday!⁠
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#quotes #peace #lookwithin #selfcare

Brace yourself folks, I’m going to mention the ‘C’ word.

We’re almost hitting that time of year- Christmas!
(You were warned)

I’d love to say you can hide under the covers and wait for it to pass, but I’m afraid to tell you it’s around the corner.

There are a couple ways in which to look at the season coming up; some of you may have recoiled with the mention of Christmas, and others might be looking forward to the gatherings, parties, dinners. The dressing up!
Me? I love Christmas, though I struggle to adjust (still, after 10 years) between North American hoopla and Dutch simplicity (this is not a criticism). It’s hard to let go of the hoopla, and after a while you sort of miss the hoopla.

How are you entering into the holidays when it comes to your emotions and mentality? Help me understand for an upcoming post.

A) Perhaps you find things pretty easy-going and aren’t feeling much tension. Bring on the mulled wine!

B) This year (after all that has been happening, world-wise) you’re feeling anxious or over-taxed & unsure about how to navigate the holidays.

C) Families, friends, work parties…you’re really not sure where to find balance.

D) Other? Let me know in the comments, as I’m sure I’ve only scratched the surface.

Photo by [Antenna](https://unsplash.com/)

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#poll #christmas #holidays #women #headspace #stress #overwhelm #calm #maheeganretreats #kerst #feesten #parties #mentality #mentalstate #balance

THE GRAND VISION - to start a new nature-based wom

THE GRAND VISION - to start a new nature-based women’s retreat centre (in the Netherlands!). ⁠
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But… this isn’t just any retreat centre. ⁠
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This will be a *daily*(!) retreat centre. A place to claim time as your *own*. ⁠
To have quiet. ⁠
To step back into your power. ⁠
To keep in touch with your inner strength. ⁠
To reset after a hectic week. ⁠
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A place that protects you; in the sense that I’ll help create a container for you to come and be who you need to be in that time. ⁠
I understand it’s not necessarily possible to shut off from being a mom, wife or say, a business owner; those titles are with us. But IS possible to put them aside to focus on your mental health and shut off from the demands of them. For a breather. ⁠
To regroup. ⁠
To remember who you are. ⁠
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“We tend to judge others by their behaviour, and

“We tend to judge others by their behaviour, and ourselves by our intentions.”⁠
~ Unknown⁠
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I love me a good mindfulness quote. ⁠
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This one's sneaky, eh? It reminds us we try to put ourselves in better light than others. ⁠
Sorry, my halo seems to be a bit crooked. Here, let me readjust it 😏⁠
We deflect certain behaviours to others when we ourselves are often guilty of the same thing we're trying to deflect. ⁠
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We deflect and judge others because it's easier. It's easier to keep people at a distance instead of letting them in. Others, like us, often have good intentions. And we, like others, are not perfect and don't always have shining behaviour. ⁠
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Be gentle with others today. See their humanness. And ground yourself by seeing how your behaviour contributes to the world around you. Intentional (your behaviour)? Perhaps. But so is theirs. Just in a different way. ⁠
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Happy Thursday. ⁠
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#quotes #maheeganretreats #

Can you guess what I’m making… - #chocolate #

Can you guess what I’m making…

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#chocolate #specialty #treats #dessert #sharing

Ladies! I need your help… Are you ready to sta

Ladies! I need your help…

Are you ready to start your day feeling focused?
Want to have a clear idea about how you'd like your day to look?
How about setting you up for a successful execution of your day, while also incorporating self care?

You’re invited to Morning Sessions.
(Mornings, CET/Amsterdam time zone)

We’ll meet as a small (virtual) group and sit together to ground and get present as we enter the day. Once we become more present and in our bodies, we’ll set intention(s) for the day ahead of us; personal and work-related.

Don’t worry introverts, talking is optional ;)

**How it works**

- Sessions will be offered 2-3 times/week, in the morning
- You’ll log on a few min before the session starts so we can co-attune. Strict adherence to time will be observed (though there will be time available after for those who may want to stay and chat).
- We’ll start by getting grounded; we’ll drop into the body, get present, do a little bit of breath work.
- We’ll then set our intentions for the day; if time allows, one work & one personal.

**Result**

My hope is that you’ll leave feeling energised having gained a sense of control of how you’d like your day to look. You’ll have been given anchors for successful execution of your day, *while also* incorporating self care.

I will offer these on a continuous basis so they should be fairly accessible.

This is a paid offer with minimal costs.

Your opinion is really valuable here. Thanks for taking a moment to help me (in supporting you) by completing the anonymous survey here (also link in bio) -
https://forms.gle/LLYC29WUNr9h86Wz8

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#maheeganretreats #women #vrouwen #timeforyourself #morningsessions #selfcare #getgrounded #nurtureyourself #getfocused #overwhelm

Images of autumn. From cats, to knitting, to bits

Images of autumn.
From cats, to knitting, to bits of nature. This has been my autumn so far.
What do you love most about autumn? What’s that ONE THING that you always make time for, to see, to smell, to look for?
Hoping you’re having a pleasant one. We’re in the ’wet season’, so it’s one day at a time here. Take the moments when you can.

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#nature #autumn #fall #herfst #breien #katten #paddestoelen #buiten #binnen

I went to the hairdresser today to get a trim. Whe

I went to the hairdresser today to get a trim. When we got to styling I said, “Nothing too fancy.” “Not in the mood?” she asked?
“Not in the mood.”
I proceeded to tell her about how I’m hormonal (PMS *and* peri menopause) this week and hate everyone. She shared that some days she just wants to shoot herself.
Said with a bit of humour, but i think there’s truth in that as well.
And that’s heavy. We’re overwhelmed and not sure how to balance these varying emotions. I told her peri menopause depression is real and that I see her.
I’m feeling it this week from a lot of women; we’re struggling. Hard.
And this isn’t a post about complaining. It’s never about that. It’s about creating awareness and starting to have more conversations about this so we don’t feel so alone and isolated anymore.
So go get yourself a haircut (brave to try something new?), or a new…something. Practice self care in whatever is best for you.
I can’t give you my retreat centre to get away yet - but universe knows I’m tryin’. I promise you that x.

#menopause #menopausesymptoms #women #genx #genxwoman #perimenopause #menopauze #overgang #vrouwen #retreat #vrouwenretreat #maheeganretreats

Een koffie gedronken, een andere (groter) gekocht.

Een koffie gedronken, een andere (groter) gekocht. Happy Desta is mijn favoriet.
Lekker koffie @guzo_coffee ! ☕️

Makkelijk te verkrijgen bij @binnen.markt. ❤️

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#koffie #coffee #guzo #lazysunday #buitenpost

GUZO KOFFIE! ☕️ Coffee is here. Yay! So exci

GUZO KOFFIE! ☕️
Coffee is here. Yay!
So excited to try 3 different blends from their launch starter packet.
I met these wonderful people when they were doing tastings/testing and I fully encourage you if you’re into coffee to check them out and get to know them - a conscious business with heart and they know how to make a tasty bean.
☕️☕️☕️

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#guzo #koffie #buitenpost #nederland #lekker #coffee

Fresh dill plant. Can you smell that? It’s one

Fresh dill plant.

Can you smell that? It’s one if my favourite herbs in the garden. It brings me back to a time when I was younger that we’d harvest dill and cucumbers to make dill pickles every fall. ❤️

Do you have any harvesting (or canning) traditions?
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#garden #herbs #dill #dille #groentetuin #kruiden #traditions #nature #selfcare

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