Live Mindfully

Are you aware of how many thoughts are going through your mind this very moment? Are you aware of everything that happens in your brain throughout the day? Of all these subconscious thoughts bringing you in the past and in the future and back again? The truth is that most of the time, our thought have more control over us than we have over them. Because we forget that we can make a conscious decision to quiet our mind. Meditation quiets our mind, it doesn't mute it. This distinction is oh so important because one of the most frequent reasons I hear from people dropping meditation is that it doesn’t work for them. Well, let's see.   Read More: www.morningmarjolaine.com Social: @morningmarjolaine

I used to be the girl that would hate waking up. My head was blurry, it felt like a nightmare to stand up and the first thought I had in my head waking up was, 'Ugh! I wish I could sleep more!' During my studies, I was usually snoozing endlessly and getting ready as fast as possible to catch up on sleep. I was grabbing overnight oatmeal and a banana, getting to school and filling up my gigantic coffee mug and eating in class while half-listening to my teacher. Sound familiar? Before I knew it I would come home and try to take another nap. I felt almost always tired, I was eating on the go and I had nothing close to a morning mindful ritual.   Read More: www.morningmarjolaine.com Social: @morningmarjolaine

One thing that I notice across all my clients for my coaching service is that people are amazing at showing up for a meeting. It’s easy to show up on time at the doctor. It’s easy to show up on time to work or a skype meeting. And you'd never want to cancel an important coffee date. We are trained from a super young age to understand that people’s time matter and that when someone expects you to be there, you better show up, or have a very good excuse. Accountability towards others is a common rule. Yet, why is it so hard to show up for ourselves? Read More: www.morningmarjolaine.com Social: @morningmarjolaine

How good are you at letting go? Is it easy for you to let go of friendships, clothes, dreams, objects, expectations, habits? Can you think of the last thing you knew you had to let go, but you decided to keep anyway? It isn't easy. It is normal to get attached and comfortable within our current states. Even at the thought of making the change, you are probably having a lot of thoughts going through your mind right this minute. But that capacity or skill to let go is one of the main things to work on if you want to better yourself, build the life of your dream and succeed in business.   Read More: www.morningmarjolaine.com Social: @morningmarjolaine

We are all in a rush to have our lives all figured out. We keep waiting for everything to fall into place perfectly - a solid career, good relationships, an apartment, a routine. We are bound by these ideas of what it means to be an adult or enter the 'real world' after the comfort of the school or university. But it's true - adults are lying. Growing up is a trap. The fact is, no one has it all figured out and in fact, we shouldn't. Read More: www.morningmarjolaine.com Social: @morningmarjolaine

We’re all told to do what we love. If you find a job you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. The only way to do great work is to do what you love. Find your passion and turn it into a career. But frankly, it can feel exhausting. Many of us feel like we set ourselves on a path ever since we chose our high school electives, to follow the linear way to a uni degree, to a carer, and the straight and narrow path of climbing the corporate ladder. But who knew what they truly wanted at the age of 16?   Read More: www.morningmarjolaine.com Social: @morningmarjolaine

It is perhaps the greatest allure of a digital nomad lifestyle. Leaving behind the 9 to 5 for the idyllic, sun-drenched flexibility of remote work seems like the dream. And it's becoming increasingly popular and legitimate with hundreds of people turning to remote work each year. Studies have shown us why remote work is a smart choice for both companies and workers alike. Reports show that remote workers are less stressed, more productive and even cost-saving. I myself was one of the statistics, allured by the ability to completely turn around my work-life balance and finally put my work first. More importantly, it allowed me to finally put myself first and commit to my mental health. It was the first time that I had given myself the time and space to take care of myself and rediscover my purpose. Amidst all these benefits, it's hard to remember that digital nomads can have anything to complain about.   Read More: www.morningmarjolaine.com Social: @morningmarjolaine

Don’t pretend. I know you have been there. Crying on the floor on a Tuesday night because you feel like a failure. Nothing is working, you are behind in projects, the money isn’t coming in. What are your parents going to think? How will you pay the rent? You will never get there, you are not worth it, what an impostor you are, what a joke. How pathetic of you to cry when you are supposed to be living your best life and inspiring others? You don’t feel like showing it on social media? I thought you were authentic. I thought you were genuine. What a failure. Your mind is playing games on you. Your head is spinning faster than a fast car. So you cry. Cry until you are empty. Cry until you don’t believe yourself anymore. Cry until you laugh. AND THEN PICK YOURSELF UP. Read More: www.morningmarjolaine.com Social: @morningmarjolaine

Let’s face it: no matter how often we might hear that we don’t need much to live and that we should be minimal about our objects, it isn’t that easy. In fact, I used to cry over losing an earring or one of my favorite sport wool socks. I had every imaginable kitchen tool and I was convinced that having a crock pot was part of becoming an adult. I accumulated more cosmetics and perfumes as a makeup artist than I would be able to use over the next 10 years. Cut to today and I have no bed, no kitchen table, no unnecessary frames and barely 3 plates. I use only coconut oil for my face, barely any makeup and I live in a 33 square meter flat with the love of my life and we are closer to living from water and fresh roses than we ever were.   Read More: www.morningmarjolaine.com Social: @morningmarjolaine

In this Monday Morning Episode, we explore a new way to dream and use our imagination towards opening new doors for ourselves. If you have a burning idea or dream inside, but somehow the vision seems blurry or even inexistent, this episode is for you!!   With love,  Marjolaine   / F O L L O W CONFIDENCE MEDITATION: https://mailchi.mp/e3f7ee0fc25f/innergoddessPODCAST: itunes.apple.com/de/podcast/live-mindfully/id1419141218?mt=2INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/morningmarjolaine   YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/    

In this episode, we discuss the business aspect of wedding planning, but also why it's important to chase after your dreams and care for yourself along the way.  Annika Friesen is a world traveller and a career girl who inspires millennials on multiple platforms including her blog and Instagram. Annika started her career in public accounting, having completed her Chartered Accountant designation with a big four accounting firm. Annika wants Fernweh Society to inspire other young, professional women to pursue their passions and chase their dreams. The word Fernweh means an ache and lusting for travel, which Annika definitely has as she has visited 43 counties and is still hungry for more!    FIND MORE ABOUT Annika Instagram: @fernwehsociety   Website: http://fernwehsociety.com   -- UPCOMING EVENTS: Soulful Vegan Yoga Retreat Join our next yoga retreat or in-person event and be the first to know!    MORE INSPIRATION:

In this Monday Morning Episode, we discover the key element to starting anything and getting away from fear. If you have a burning idea or dream inside, but something is holding you back, this episode is for you!   With love,  Marjolaine   Get Your Confidence Meditation:  https://mailchi.mp/e3f7ee0fc25f/innergoddess    UPCOMING EVENTS: Soulful Vegan Yoga Retreat Join our next yoga retreat or in-person event and be the first to know!    MORE INSPIRATION:

In this Monday Morning Episode, we will understand the importance of taking full breaks in order to be more productive and calmer throughout the day.  With love,  Marjolaine Get Your Confidence Meditation: https://mailchi.mp/e3f7ee0fc25f/innergoddess    UPCOMING EVENTS: Soulful Vegan Yoga Retreat Join our next yoga retreat or in-person event and be the first to know!    MORE INSPIRATION:

In this interview, Emilie shares her journey from working in a high-stress level environment in politics to experiencing burnout, taking time to reflect and finally launching her business for women. In the interview, we discuss lifestyle expectations, debts, cash flow and how to listen to yourself to make a positive change in your life.  She is the Founder and CEO of Bossed Up, an innovative personal and professional training organization that helps women craft sustainable careers.She has helped hundreds navigate career transition and prevent burnout. Her TED talk, “The Power of No,” shows how to set healthy boundaries and invest in your sustainable success.  -- FIND MORE ABOUT EMILIE  

Tech is often categorized and regarded as exclusively for a certain type of people. However, tech as so much more to offer than coding and programming. In fact, almost everything in our lives is based on tech.  In this Interview, Abadesi takes us in her journey towards finding her own place in tech as a woman and finding the confidence to build her own definition of success.  Our guest, Abadesi Osunsade, is the Head of Maker Outreach at Product Hunt. She is also the founder of Hustle Crew which is making tech more inclusive, diverse and productive. She has authored a book 'Dream Big. Hustle Hard.: The Millennial Woman's Guide to Success in Tech'.  She is soon launching a course about mindful eating & slowing down and a book she is co-authoring about Bullet Journaling For Busy People. Stay tuned! -- FIND MORE ABOUT ABADESI