by Sfmvankessel | Dec 21, 2023 | life
Finding Magic in the mundane The power of everyday rituals My absolute favorite moment of the day is having my coffee in the morning. I only have one, because too much caffeine makes me jittery, so I want to make sure I really savor it. I buy special beans, that I...
by Sfmvankessel | Nov 22, 2023 | life
Unlike any other form of thought, daydreaming is its own reward – Michael Pollan Daydreaming was my favorite childhood activity When I was a little girl, daydreaming was my favorite activity. I could be lost in my imagination for hours and hours, and I never...
by Sfmvankessel | Mar 14, 2023 | life
From overthinking to embodiment: how to feel and live fully Connect with your body to truly experience life In our modern society, we spend so much time in our heads. Some jobs require us to be present, like when you work with your hands, or when you are a...
by Sfmvankessel | Feb 11, 2023 | life
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE BEING YOUR TRUE SELF? RECOGNIZING WHERE AND WHEN YOU FEEL MOST LIKE YOURSELF A lot of my coaching sessions are centered around being your most authentic self and taking action that resonates with who you are at your core. A question I get...
by Sfmvankessel | Feb 5, 2023 | life
WHY POSITIVE THINKING IS NOT MAKING YOU FEEL BETTER THE DOWNSIDE OF POSITIVE THINKING AND AFFIRMATIONS When I was 19 years old, I first learned about positive thinking through reading The Secret. The message of that book is that by repeating positive affirmations...
by Sfmvankessel | Jan 13, 2023 | life
The Power of Play By Steffi van Kessel How Much Time do you Spend on what Truly Brings you Joy? As kids we all know how to have fun. Whether that means running around, building towers or reading books, kids have the innate ability to know what they enjoy and feel no...
