What Living in Norway taught me about Surviving Winter
What Living in Norway taught me about Surviving Winter

I struggled so much with the weather when living in Norway. It owned me on every level. Thankfully some amazing Norwegians taught me some of the best lessons in how to survive winter. Here’s my top 10 tips!

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All things must pass // tips for beating the winter blues - plus playlist!
All things must pass // tips for beating the winter blues - plus playlist!

Feeling low and stuck in a hole? Bummer! Winter blues are more common than we think. So many of us experience overwhelming feelings during this time, or the well observed fatigue and illness that go hand in hand with excess and Xmas shenanigans. Here are some offerings for ways to feel better (especially if you can't fly south for the winter!)

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Trouble Sleeping? Insomnia (insomni-arrrgh!) and tips on how to deal with it
Trouble Sleeping? Insomnia (insomni-arrrgh!) and tips on how to deal with it

In no way do I consider myself a doctor. But i've experienced a hell of a lot of insomnia in my lifetime. I know i'm not alone, and am frequently asked about ways to manage it, especially at this time of year, so I thought I would put together some suggestions of ways to banish that beast.

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“new year, new me” – A story about not running away
“new year, new me” – A story about not running away

I don't have any problems with self-improvement. What I take issue with, is the need to mask any unsightly parts of ourselves in favour of sellotaping on a “better” person. The idea that one might earnestly gulp down a magic tonic with enthusiastic but unrealistic expectations, hoping it will conveniently discard anything unsavoury.

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what scares you? i'll show you mine first.
what scares you? i'll show you mine first.

This thing i made for you. This course.
~Is an Offering that's sort of like an interactive online book. 
~A beefy inspiration station if you will.
~Or a multimedia portal of seasonal desire. (cause it's about Autumn)
~My spirited interpretation of a heap of different alternative holistic wellness approaches, mulched into a pulp with creativity practices, presented as a "course" packed with tools, resources and personal quips and tips that hopefully help you to feel better. 

I jest. Call it what you want.

But this might be my new way of blogging. 

I like the idea of calling it "Obscene Macroblogging."

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