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Almost out of lockdown. Time to dance! 💃

Taking care of YOU

What do you do to treat yourself? Are you taking some rest & some me time?

I notice myself that I am very easily distracted and very sensitive for stimuli. I am now aware of me doing this and I try to be conscious about it.

I try to say ‘no’ more often and try to stay true to myself. It’s a hard competition sometimes with me and my mind, but I’m getting better at it!

I rest with doing NOTHING really. Just sit, relax, light my candles, read a book if I feel like and just be in the moment & in my own body. Also listening to classical music is one of my favorite things to do. It gives me so much rest!

I also love taking walks and treat myself with a good coffee. I smile to the people around me or I suddenly have great talks with strangers. This really lights up my day.

I just want to remind you, that there is no need to rush. You’re not obligated to do so. Feel what you need and when you need it & protect your energy and your own worth. ✨🌼

CHOOSING OTHERS OVER OURSELVES

Why is it that we forget ourselves so often?

Is it because we don’t love and respect ourselves enough? Is it because we find other people more important?

I know I can work more on my self-esteem. I say ‘yes’ way too much even if I don’t want to do it. Call me a people pleaser sometimes 🥴

It’s getting better though! I train it by talking positively about myself - I accept compliments - I try not to critisize myself too much & I know my worth.

When our self-esteem is higher, we not only feel better about ourselves, we are more resilient as well. We are likely to experience common emotional wounds such as rejection and failure less painful, and bounce back from them more quickly.

I notice that too in this bumpy life. Things get easier over time and I know how to deal with situations better and better.

Time for you to love yourself as well if you don’t already!! 🥰✨

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Named must be your fear be before banish it you can
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Yoda, from Star Wars

If we define fear, we could say it is alerts us to the presence of danger or the threat of harm.
We experience fear, because of the unknown outcome.
Uncertainty and the prospect failure can feel scary. And because of this, most people will choose to
stay in their unfulfilled environment to avoid misfortune.
Will you forever choose comfort over discomfort? Because staying in your safe space will not take
you to that different lifestyle. You have to make a change.
So tell me, are you better off than you were one week ago? If not, you’ve got to realize that things
won’t improve by themselves. It is time for you to stop and JUMP.
If you just decided, heck yes I AM going to jump. Probably the ‘what ifs’ come to mind. So let’s zoom
in and fix these.
To overcome fear, we first need to define it. Define the worst case scenario that could happen if you
did what you are now considering. Would it be a permanent impact?
If this is your worst case scenario. What could you do to fix these things? Is it actually that bad as you
first thought?
Then define the best case scenario and weigh the risks. If you decide making a change, will the
outcome be better for the positive? I’d say probably.
Now remember - fear holds us back from doing what we actually need to do. It is time to stop
postponing and take action. Because most false steps are being made because of standing still.
I asked myself these questions above as well. And as I was writing it out, I realized that none of these
fears made sense. If it actually turns out badly, I would still be me, I would still have a roof over my
head and I would find another job that covers my rent & checks.
The only thing is, that I spend time on doing what I love to do and I challenged myself for the better
This doesn’t sound like a waste of time to me!

What is it about me & camping?!

Some may say it’s crazy to actually enjoy to lay in a tent on a little mat of 50 inches.

Guess I am crazy then.

I do have to say it gives me neckaches sometimes, but it still feels good to sleep close to the ground & outside like that.

For me it is a time where I don’t feel rushed or stressed. I wake up whenever I feel ready to start the
day, which is quite early most of the time. I use my little ‘CAMPINGAZ’ to boil water for the amazing
taste of instant coffee. I only have one gas ring so I make my granola afterwards. Therefore I cannot
drink my coffee while having breakfast because then my coffee gets cold. That’s what I call a good
life 😉

What I love about this is that there is time for just anything!

And for me, time is luxury. Not money or materials.

If you haven’t tried camping (either on your own or with your cool friend), this is your call to do so.

Do you take time for yourself? 😊 And how do you spend these moments?

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Hi you guys! 💃

I’ve been gone for a while, but guess what?! I am back in the game.

I can write a whole chapter about distractions, but I’ll save it for later 🥲

If I don’t come on now, than I might as well never come on here again right? Time to get out of my comfy comfy nest and start sharing again.

A lot has happend, especially in the mind. And I learned and felt that nothing good will happen if you just sit and wait. So it’s time to keep my eyes on the ball and kick some ass with it! At least keep the ball rolling 🌝

This feels like the new kick-off of my account as I will be sharing value on here again. I hope that you want to follow my journey & let’s have a chat!

On the next post I’ll reintroduce myself, and will share with you all why I am here on this awesome platform called instagram 🌞🌻

See you!

Love,
Floor

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The past year had made me realize you can easily chill without anyone noticing 🙊

Grateful 🥰

I’ve been making gratitude lists since recently and I get the idea behind it! We’ve got to practise being more
grateful for what we have. We tend to complain quickly, but if we trick the mind into focusing on what we do
have – we will appreciate life more.

Today I was grateful that I’ve gotten to know my dad. He past away in November 2016 due to cancer (Neuroendocrine tumours). I could be sad and angry that he’s gone, but I can also appreciate that I still had a wonderful dad in my life for over 16 years. Since the first week I accepted that he chose to take the plug.

It didn’t ease the pain and grief, but it definetly helped with accepting it. It’s better like this, but I still can’t help that I still miss you every single day.

Today I received a video from my mum, containing my dad and his well-known mischievousness. Bloody hell, I
am the same! I have the same mischief in my eyes as he does. When I look at that I truly wish he was here
with me so we could joke around. But also take advice, because lots of times I am not even sure what I am actually doing. I miss him with every bigger decision/achievement I make, I miss him when I want to tell him a story & I miss his hugs and the way he sneezes.

Despite all of that,

I am grateful I’ve known him for more than 16 years

I am grateful I already know what advice he would give me, because I feel like I know him so well

I am grateful for still remembering his voice, how he smells and how he sneezes

Might sound weird, but perhaps you’ll get it.

Appreciate life guys. That was my message of the day 💙

𝙷𝚘𝚠 𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚢 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚏𝚊𝚒𝚕 𝚋𝚎𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚞𝚙?

Apparently they say the numbering it isn’t natural, but habitual. The ones that get most succesful don’t have a number. You’ve got to be willing to try and fail, because that’s how we get what we want.

And we shouldn’t see failing as a a bad thing. It gives us the oppurtunity to learn, grow and better ourselves.

Are you scared of failure?

I know I still have these fears. But by becoming aware of them, we can overcome them. 💜

Boredom? 🥱

Nowadays it feels like it’s almost vanished! When we are about to get bored we grab our phones, watch YouTube videos, scroll through Instagram or whatsoever.

I have to be honest with you. I wrote this because my Netflix account was disabled for my screen (too many were watching) so I didn’t let myself get bored there for a while. But perhaps it was a sign that I needed to write ;)

But it’s weird isn’t it? When we were young we constantly needed to keep ourself entertained. Playing with our stuffed animals, kick a ball or just staring through the window. Now the phone does all the activity for us. You don’t even have to think of what video you want to watch since it’s already playing!

I think, for me, social media is killing my creativity.

Beforehand, I do want to mention that I believe social media can increase some creativity. It can be a source of inspiration, you can gain knowledge quickly – plus, designers can use great apps and a huge platform to put their work out there.

BUT

For me a lot of it is time loss: however I am now more focused on topics that relate to me or my business.
I just miss to be bored and let my mind wander of. So that’s why I am trying to bore myself more. Does that make sense? I would like to get more creative & follow my desires instead of what social media has decided for me. I already lessened being active on Facebook and Instagram, but because of the business - turning it off completely isn’t an option.
And by the way, I love doing nothing! Sometimes nothings comes to mind, and other moments many ideas will flow. I feel totally fine with the both of them. Thoughts may enter, and if they don’t make sense: they can leave ;)
I wish I wrote as fast as I type. I like pen and paper. But oh well, we’ll do it the modern way xx

How do you manage your screen time? 📱

“Happiness is the feeling that power increases — that resistance is being overcome.” — Friedrich Nietzsche

Our consumption habits are driving the climate change

Consuming less means wasting fewer resources and thinking more seriously about sustainable options for living.

Here are some tips that help:

1. Buy eco-friendly products
Do not buy products containing hazardous materials ⚠️ The air in your home can be damaging to your own health, to wildlife and to the environment.

2. Pay with cash
Most people have an emotional attachment to cash, which is not felt in the same way when you spend with a card. This makes it easier to stick to a budget and remain mindful of spending on things you don’t really need.

3. Grow your own food
Not only does it have mental and physical health benefits, it saves you money, and forces you to think more about where your food comes from, it also compels you to waste less of it.

Sidenote:
While it's great to buy eco-friendly products, it's even more important to reduce our consumption, which globally, is on the rise. Think two times before you purchase something, and ask yourself if you really need it.

Love,
Floor

I believe we all share a common thing. Something we all have at heart. The thing I am talking about is JOY 🤗

We want it for ourselves and we want it for others to have.

I personally feel that there is a thin line between ‘making other people feel happy’ and ‘pleasing others’. Lots of times I try to please others, forgetting my own sake. And that, my friends - is a mistake!

But thankfully in time we learn, we grow and we become more conscious of what we do or become. I now think about my necessities first, instead of doing what others expect or want me to do.

I get my energy from nourishment, but mostly from other people (although sometimes it costs lots of energy too 😉)

My favourite phrase at this moment is:
If someone is too tired to give you a smile, leave one of your own – because those are the ones that need it the most.

How much smiles did you give today?? 😊

Go for it. And step out of your zone 🤞🏽

Tᴏᴅᴀʏ ᴊᴜsᴛ ɪsɴ’ᴛ ᴍʏ ᴅᴀʏ

I tried to welcome the happy emotions, but they won’t enter! I have lots of pain in my shoulder and it’s the only thing I can think about. Or other stupid emotions come to mind.

I can’t wait to go to sleep and (hopefully) wake up in a better, healed body.

& I know it’ll all be fine 👀

The positive side of it:

I now believe have legitimate reason to make an appointment for a massage 😊 So that’s what I did hehe.

Tonight I have two team calls and I’m sure that will make me feel more lively than how I’m feeling now.

I ᴊᴜsᴛ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ sʜᴀʀᴇ ʜᴏᴡ I ʟᴏᴠᴇ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ᴀʀᴏᴜɴᴅ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ! 🥰

𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙗𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙡𝙮.

When walking in the streets I always say 🙋‍♀️ to a passer-by. The smile I get from them makes me feel cheery.

Also I enjoy being extra thankful in supermarkets. The energy (or astonishment 🤪) you receive back is crazy.

I believe you will always receive back the amount of love that you also give to others.

Perhaps not at that same time, or the same person. But it will come.

Just make sure you are surrounded by supportive people where you can be yourself with.

I am surrounded by the loveliest friends in my town, a wonderful mom & sister and a community that cheers me up all the time!

Do you think you can attract more of the good in your life? If so, what’s holding you back? 😚

“𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝙸 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚍𝚘 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚖𝚢 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎?“ 🤯

Is what Oprah Winfrey asked in a podcast I was listening to.

And I wish I sat down and write without any blockings. But I do. So I’ve got to embrace that some things won’t come that easily!

I am starting to know my why. But bit by bit.

I’ve had an appointment with a study career advisor. Even though I don’t feel like studying now, I do think it was a great opportunity to find out what my interests and competences are.

She is a great help for me finding my purpose as she would listen and repeat.

In the end of our meeting she summarized me.

The main purpose is “𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆.”

But how do I want to do that? It is so broad!

I always doubted if I would fully enjoy helping others working in healthcare, but I do know that I love a certain part of it.

My advisor asked me these questions:

“If you would work in your own bar, would you miss caring for people?” I said no, not really.

“If you would care for people, would you miss working at your own bar?” I said yes.

Can’t make it clearer than that!

But there is a side of me that still wants to care for others, but in 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆.

I started to look online for voluntary work and I looked for a buddy! It’s a great opportunity to fill voids in other peoples’ life, whilst it does the same for me :)

I’ll keep you posted on how the search will go. But for now... Don’t ask me any further future questions about my future 😂

What I do know is that I will smash this business so I can do whatever I want in a couple of years!!
It’s a beautiful journey that will lead me to wonderful places. 🥰🥰

Beautiful day outside 😍

It was so nice being surrounded by more than a few people! Haha.

Lovely to speak to strangers. Talk about the weather, the ice, or just smile at them. Love how others appreciate this as well. Felt like the whole coronacrisis wasn’t there. Just breathing air and enjoying our time TOGETHER ❤️

I am so excited for when it’s finally over. I think our gratefulness will increase even more and more!

Can’t describe how happy I am today. Feels great & wanted to share 🤩🤩🤩🤩

There is always a bridge that connects one to another 🌈🌈

Oooh if it wasn’t for this community...

I perhaps wouldn’t even be here. All the joy and support I receive next to it, it’s insane!

A community of positive-minded & hardworking people.

I also got to know this sweet, adorable and smart lady. I’m happy to be partners with you Kitti Bokor I know we are a great fit 🤩

On to many more lovely moments with you. And as you already said yourself:

Not only as partners, but also as friends. 💛

This morning I looked into a little notebook I used to write in when I was younger. The first page said: “When I need to think, I do not write.” 😅

It was nice reading the things that I wrote back then. And I recapped it!

I have to say, on the age of 13 I already wrote like I was a wise owl. 🦉 But then a childly wise owl. 👧🦉 I wrote for example about the relationship with my sister, and the relationship with my best friend at that time. But the one that sticked to me the most were some words about life. 🌱

I mentioned that some things are bound to run out, but we shouldn’t let that get in the way of moving forward.

I cannot remember exactly what the poem all said, but while reading it, I thought: if this little girl already knows this much – why am I sometimes still a child in doing what I need to do.

Procrastinating, not being satisfied with the work, having obstacles...

It shouldn’t keep you from moving to the right direction. Don’t give up little Floor and grown-up Floor. Roads always will be bumpy, but the destination is close by.

This was my little recap moment!!!

At what age did you start journaling? And do you still have 'm? 😍

📍 Nijmegen

I miss people!!!

Talking to them in the streets,
Seeing people enjoy their company
& the ambience in general..

But now there’s time to do other stuff,
Important stuff - to create this life again soon but with more certainty 💜🙌

Copied that? 🌞

Wandering in Hoi An 🌞
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Super touristy but oh it was pretty! Great ambiance 🌼

My journey

It took me a while to ‘land’ and I didn’t know what I was doing at all. A lot of information and the start of a whole new life...

I started this business about 1,5 months ago and I kind of felt that I would be lost forever. However, since last week I feel more intrinsically motivated and finally worked out some goals that I 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 achieve.

I made them more personal and I know I need to fully commit myself to it 🙏

I spent more time on my ‘why’ and now I feel that a lot is gonna happen in the upcoming months...

All I can say is that I am excited as hell and I hope you are too with whatever you’ve been doing 😁💜

VIETNAM 🇻🇳

Hᴀᴘᴘɪɴᴇss

Yesterday I was journaling and a lot of thoughts came to mind. I realized that I am constantly looking for a better life, even though I already enjoy my life so much.
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The (unconscious) pressure of this society makes me think I need to achieve more in order to fulfill my life. But
what the heck am I actually saying. I already do what makes me happy, and yet I am still waiting for something to come my way.

That something is ‘to master something in life.’ But thinking about it: the only thing I
actually want to master is the knowledge of myself.

My friend helped me out with reflecting by constantly asking me ‘why, why, why.’ And then I became to realize that it was all to achieve the highest level of happiness.
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𝙾𝚔𝚊𝚢 𝚜𝚘 𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜... 🌻
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What do I need to be a happy person? I will tell you: not much. Because I AM happy. But why am I still catching myself from time to time that I deprive myself. Telling I am not as successful as others and constantly comparing even though I say I don’t.
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We all set goals to reach ultimate happiness. But when will it ever be enough? And what goals will
make sure I will get there? I need to stop thinking that I will achieve happiness by having more of what I already have.
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If happiness needs to rely on the fact that you have family, friends, or a good income, then there is a very thin line that holds it all together. If one falls away than it would mean that the distance to unhappiness will be very short.
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I need to rely on the fact that it’s all within me. I can be proud for who I already am and master the qualities or personality traits I already have, instead of looking for those that don’t fit me.

All opportunities that comes my way will be an extra, which gives me more joy. But it won’t bring me extra happiness, because happiness is all within me 💜

Hopefully my next destination will be Latin America 🙌

Wouldn't exactly know which country yet, but there is plenty enough to see! 🤩

Look at my city 😍

It's so gorgeous and I am happy to live here. However I cannot wait to travel again. Where to?

Wait for the next post! 🙃

What makes you feel happy? 😇

Had a good day?

Enjoy your evening! 🥳

I am proud of myself I took the oppurtunity to start an online business. 🙌

What made you feel proud today?

One day guys, I will be able to do this!

Let's say in a timeframe of 1 year. I am sure with everyday exercise I must be able to! Becoming more flexible is one of the many goals I have. Right now I practise yoga every single morning for 30 minutes.

It is most likely to reach your goals when you make them as specific as possible and by mentioning when you want to see the results that you are aiming for.

What are your long-term goals? And more importantly: do you set goals within a timeframe? Let me know in the comments! Perhaps you will inspire me as well

You only live once right?

Any vegetarians in the house??! 😁🥦

I used to love love looove eating meat, and after watching a few documentaries and of course the climat change I reconsiderd my eating habits... And ever since that day, I never had any troubles with being a vegetarian. I got to know many more flavours and just veggies are so delish 😋

If you are a vegetarian, what was your transition point?

If you are a Burgundian, did you ever think about changing eating habits? Let me know!

Isn't it true!

My biggest passion is good food. And you are what you eat right? So make sure you try to be as healty as possible!

Funny thing,

I am obsessed with clothinglines! It gives me a feeling of joy and agility. I have one in my room as well 😉

Do you also have this weird thing that makes you cheerful? 🙌

Are you?

Or are you becoming one? If you repeat this every single day, you will act like it, and you will feel it. :)