Category Archives: Retreats

Midlife Crisis: How to Grow Through It and Become Happy Again

In an earlier post, I wrote about Getting Real and what midlife crisis is. A woman experiencing a midlife crisis may feel like her life is spiraling out of control. It can be scary when you start to get real … Continue reading

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The Importance of Away Days for Women

Getting away

It is quite normal to go on off-sites for work: companies offer away days for staff team building and to clarify goals. It got me wondering, “Why don’t we take away days privately? And especially us women?” Whether they work … Continue reading

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The emptiness of doing nothing is full of growth

Beach

I recently spent a week in Spain at the house of my best friend. I was allowed and had the luxury to do absolutely nothing for a week. My agenda was empty, my daily schedule was empty, my mind even … Continue reading

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Less is more – or how clutter deprives you from being happy

Clutter

During our retreats, after the women have set their intentions, they are looking at the road ahead: how do I get there? And that road is filled with obstacles. Otherwise they’d already be there, right? Often enough they don’t know … Continue reading

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Create your life retreat

The 7 Hills Lodge

I have just returned from the first ever ‘Create Your Life’ Women’s retreat which took place from 16-18 March in the cozy 7 Hills Lodge in the beautiful Belgian Ardennes. I feel so privileged and grateful to have been able … Continue reading

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A little video

I am happy and proud to present to you my first Youtube video (filmed by my exceptionally talented Oops Manager – thanks dear!) where I tell you all about the upcoming Create Your Life Retreat. Have a look – and … Continue reading

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57 reasons to go on a retreat

Retreat at Bend of Ivy Lodge, Asheville NC

Further to a recent creative question, here is a list of 57 things (in no particular order) that are to be liked about retreats mixed with reasons why one should go to a retreat once in a while. Peace and … Continue reading

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