You, Van Tuijl

You, Van Tuijl

I was twelve and just started secondary school. I was super excited about fi-na-ly leaving elementary school behind. God, I was SO done with that!⁣⁣Anyway.⁣⁣There I was, enjoying all new classes, teachers, class mates. One of these new classes was a class that taught...
Productivity-stress broke up with me

Productivity-stress broke up with me

“I still feel like I should be doing something,” a friend said. ⁣⁣It was the fourth day of his vacation. There was nothing that he should be doing. His schedule was empty.⁣⁣And still.⁣⁣He had this constant flow of unrest moving through his body, urging him to do...
Warning label for inner peace

Warning label for inner peace

Warning label for inner peace⁣⁣Warning: Inner Peace is not suitable for everyone. Please read through the following to ensure it’s a good fit. ⁣⁣Who Inner Peace is for⁣⁣Inner Peace is for those who are tired of going to sleep already dressed so you can shift into...
Overwhelmed? Get a haircut

Overwhelmed? Get a haircut

“I’m so overwhelmed,” she said. “It gives me so much stress. I need to get rid of it!”⁣⁣I looked at her, and waited a second before I said:⁣⁣“Let’s stay with it for a while first. Can you do that?”⁣⁣Surprise and annoyance flashed in equal measure over her face so fast...
How to keep that vacation feeling (minus the airport chaos)

How to keep that vacation feeling (minus the airport chaos)

Back at work.⁣Vacation over.⁣Reminiscing about that beautiful sunset,⁣that crappy waiter,⁣the lovely weather.⁣But 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻.⁣⁣Duty calls!⁣Your to-do list overflows, as always.⁣Days filled with busyness.⁣No time to breathe.⁣And once there is,⁣you...