A little blog about
kindness
This blog offers experiences from various perspectives, cultures and backgrounds. As a Finnish native, I feel it’s my honour to write about Finland and Finns. Foremost, what you will find here are stories.
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Be kind & don’t go changing,
x Heidi
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Emotions as a Superpower: The Benefits of Emotional Intelligence
Last year as I was going through my divorce, my emotions were all over the place, and it was like trying to keep a bunch of squirrels in a cage. One year has elapsed since I last closed the door to my x residence. I was like a faulty light switch, flickering on and...
From Fear to Fearless: Unleashing Your Leadership Potential
I swear, for me, becoming a leader of my team of freelancers was like trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded with my feet. I started my own company thinking I'd stick to graphic design, but after a year, one of my freelancers said, "Yo, take charge, or we'll be...
The Butterfly Effect & The Law of Attraction
Hey there, new friend! If you've stumbled upon my blog before, you know I'm all about the glow-up - whether it's in your personal or professional life. Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride because I am so stoked to welcome you back to my little corner of the...
Not comparison: my old and new self
Today was a day filled with possibilities and new beginnings. I felt an irresistible urge to dress up and celebrate, and so I decided to host a housewarming party for my dear friends. The apartment I now call home was recently renovated by my sister and her husband,...
The UK Chronicles: Hertfordshire
My sister looks at me with tears; we sit on my bathroom floor as I tell her about my lovely travels in Hertfordshire. My time in England has been far beyond what I imagined it would have been. I’m afraid my writing can’t even do it justice. My sister took care of both...
The UK Chronicles: Yorkshire
There is something about England that I can’t quite wrap my head around. The first time I visited London and Oxford was in 2010. England has always felt like a home, perhaps for the reason that I have met amazing people while being there. In general, travelling has...
Neuroplasticity: How to Train Your Brain for Success
Throughout the day, my mind throws at me at least 10-15 new ideas and opportunities to grasp. Today I took two of them and put them into an incubator. I have two close acquaintances with whom I have worked together for around two and a half years. I also got them into...
A growth mindset
I lived in my comfortable little bubble for many years. However, I needed to be more mindful of trying new things. Founding a business was the most significant new thing in recent years, and ever since, ideas kept popping into my mind, and slowly I attracted others...
A wake-up call
Sometimes we have those days when things do not go our way. I am sure everyone can relate. I had one of those days yesterday and before Christmas. Before Christmas, someone had emptied almost every back tire from the shelter's bicycles. A bike is one of the most...
The Black Sheep
You might think that you have everything in control at the age of 34, but for me, I couldn't be further from it, and neither does it bother me. I suffered an identity crisis in 2022. My life threw quite a turbulence on me last year, but after a couple of months of...
They say you can’t pour from an empty cup, so I filled myself with good intentions, a hearty dose of compassion, and a slightly excessive collection of yoga poses.
Now I’m a walking, talking reminder that life’s best served with a cup full of “whoops, spilt a little” moments and a splash of “let’s wing it.” After all, perfection is overrated, and a sprinkle of spontaneity makes every sip all the more exciting.