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The origin and consequences of fear and panic
How does our body-mind system react to fear? As rational people, we deal with all kinds of perceived threatening situations in our daily lives, such as: There is a pandemic and someone you love, who is vulnerable, is starting to show symptoms.You suspect that your partner...
Why are relationships so difficult?
Intimacy with another is our most sought after wish: …to be seen by another as we really are, …to be confirmed by the other, …to be appreciated. We long for a deep sense of intimacy and connection, belonging together, being one… Connecting without rootsBut… most of us...
Looping thoughts
Thoughts should be our best friends. Thoughts should encourage us, make us feel good, and give us confidence. Instead, they seem to be our worst enemies. Such as “I can't” and “I can't do that”, “I should do that” or “It's all going wrong”. We so often have destructive...
How do addictions develop? And how do you get rid of them?
We all know it… Doing or taking something while you know it's better to stay away from it. Yet it seems impossible to stop yourself. Something invisible pushes you towards it with all it’s might… In her latest book “I Am Enough”, Marisa Peer, the founder of RTT, identifies...
Today I’m 50
In these times of social isolation, I stopped and looked at what I've learned in my 50 years on this planet. It became a list of lessons from and for the people in my life. 1. Believe in yourself… …not in the version other people have of you. There are so many people...
Merel’s transformation
Merel, 41 years EntrepreneurMother of 2 children In November Merel knocked on my door. Merel has become an entrepreneur after a successful career in marketing and sales and runs two start-ups in the personal development and marketing branches. Merel noticed that deep...
From sleepwalking to hindsight windows: important lessons from my transformation
Change is not easy. And we humans don't like it that much either. It's not that we don't want change, but it takes so much time and effort. Because our subconscious mind is programmed to stay alive and change = unsafe. Therefore, it will do anything to keep us away from...
Successful self-hypnosis
The benefits of self-hypnosis are almost limitless. Follow these self-hypnosis instructions to get the most out of it. Time for yourselfIn our current lifestyle – and especially with the busyness and stress that comes with combining work and family – we tend to spend very...
Responsibility
If you are looking for a coach/mentor/therapist/healer, remember that you are working with this person to manifest essential transformations in your life. You do it because you are committed to your own growth, healing, and development. Théy don't make the changes, you are...
Rules of the mind
The “rules of the mind” are simple principles that teach us how our mind works and how deeply programmed beliefs affect our experience. Once you understand these principles, you can begin to create intentional change in how you live, work, love and connect. Marisa Peer,...
Time for yourself
Do you recognize this? Always busy for others. The kids, the household, the hubby, the sports club, a family member, and let’s not forget the boss at work… In the balance between work and life, we often overlook the most important part of this balance: YOU. Within each of...
The link between physical pain and emotional stress or trauma
I work a lot with people who suffer from emotional stress as well as a physical condition or pain. Lately I have noticed more and more that almost all cases involve a traumatic event in childhood, and I decided to do a little research about the connection. It's not a...
Consciousness vs. Subconsciousness
Freud explained that the mind has three parts: the consciousness (above water), the subconscious (just below the waterline) and the unconscious (far below). The conscious mind contains all the thoughts, memories, feelings and wishes that we are aware of at any given...
Programming the subconscious mind
Nobody in the world can control their experienceYou cannot influence the weather on your wedding day, you cannot determine when you find the house of your dreams and you cannot control your partner’s feelings for you. The only thing you can control is your thoughts. And as...