Nouseibah
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A simple exercise to feel better (the power of gratitude)
10 years ago, I was enrolled in a course on positive psychology, my favorite type of psychology! Traditional psychology mainly focuses on dysfunction and what does not work. On the flip side, positive psychology aims to understand what does work,… Continue reading
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Pinnaroo – highlights from my Australian small town experience
After having intensively traveled (Brisbane down to the Gold Coast via an inland loop to Byron Bay down to Sydney, over to Adelaide, up to Cairns and then returning to Adelaide) it was time to settle down, recharge and work. … Continue reading
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Treat yourself with nutritious Avocado Chocolate Balls (vegan, sugar & gluten free)
Do you ever get chocolate cravings? I do! But there’s such a difference between chocolate and chocolate. I wanted to find a chocolaty treat that not only satisfies the urge but also is loaded with nutritional properties. So, I went… Continue reading
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Make your own personalized shampoo and conditioner (DIY)
I’ve tried out countless brands of shampoos and conditioners of all prices, with the result always being the same; overly dry hair, scalp covered in build up and leaving hair trails everywhere. It annoyed me to the point of refusing… Continue reading
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Super moist blueberry & banana cake (vegan, sugar & gluten-free)
Blueberry season is sadly coming to an end, so I made sure to have a field day in the woods where I scooped up as many berries as I could. Most of the blueberries went in the freezer but I… Continue reading
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People pleasing- appreciated dysfunction
My name is Nouseibah and I’m a recovering people pleaser (“Hi Nouseibah”). People pleasing is a well hidden, dysfunctional yet socially awarded way of living. The mechanics of people pleasing are simple: it’s an exaggerated agreeableness and helpfulness at the… Continue reading
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Let’s clean up!
I go for a walk twice each day. Once when the sun is out to catch the sunlight and at night time when most are in bed (I love the dark and silence). While wandering I’ve made it a habit… Continue reading
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Celebrating Apple Day with a tasty cake (vegan, sugar & gluten-free)
Unbenounced to me, last week it was Apple day here in Sweden (25th of September). Definitely the perfect day for it, being the peak of apple season. My parents have an apple tree with fruits perfect for making jam and… Continue reading
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Ghosting- a peephole into a persons character
According to Oxford languages, the definition of ghosting is “the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication”. Unfortunately, this type of disturbing behaviour is closely associated with the dating world.… Continue reading
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Autumn has arrived :)
Autumn used to be the most dreaded season for me. I believe it was mainly due to leaving summer behind, meaning; sunlight, late nights, spontaneity, adventures abroad and an overall freedom. Autumn in contrast meant the prospects of routine, predictability… Continue reading
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