Want to make the first step towards more joy in your life?

Get in touch with me to talk all things joy, ACT & psychological flexibility, art therapy and creativity; but also motherhood, parenting in a new country, balancing starting and running a business with motherhood, and more.

I’m also open to collaborations, podcast appearances and other creative ways of making the world a more joyful place - so let’s connect!

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based in Amsterdam, working online worldwide

View fullsize I’ll be honest - I knew I haven’t been doing these joy “recaps” weekly (nor did I want to set this as a strict requirement for myself), but when I went back to see when was the last one I did, I was sure it was…2 weeks
View fullsize A joy journal - as in the practice of writing down or in some other way noting down what brought you joy - can be a beautiful and effective tool. I have used it myself to great benefit, recommended it to others and will continue to do so. But someti
View fullsize While I love the definition of joy as connection to what’s important for our well-being, there are other interesting and useful ways of thinking about it - so here’s one. 😉 How does this definition sound to you? Does it resonate or is i
View fullsize Some thoughts on disappointment and joy. What do you think?
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View fullsize Simple joys. Many of them food-related. ☺️ Noticed, cherished, savored. That is the practice.
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View fullsize If you’re looking for a simple but supportive joy practice you can try today, tomorrow, this week - look no more. And if you weren’t looking, but you’re open to it - you’re welcome as well. 😄 There’s a part of me that
View fullsize Creating is not just for “those other people”. And it also doesn’t have to look like this - colours on the paper - even if it is what I personally have chosen this time. Creating comes in many forms and can bring many joys, especia
View fullsize Important distinction, wouldn’t you agree? 😉