I’ve wanted to write a book for as long as I can remember. But life happened and my writing never even started properly. I didn’t even know in which language to write! My third language feels so natural now I guess it’s fairly safe to start. One of my biggest inspirations is our kids’ former granny nanny Enni, a dear friend, who during her nanny year with us started blogging, at the age of 60. She’s still my every day heroine and oftentimes I find myself thinking, what would Enni say or encourage me to do now. I think she would love reading this blog, my blog.
In these turbulent coronavirus times of staying at home, I needed a change. Just a small one, something realistic, inspirational and joyful. Something for me. So I decided to give blogging a go! I will share my thoughts about the big and small things in life that inspire me. Home, family, my work as a KonMari Consultant and Lifestyle Coach, things I love from my Scandinavian and Nordic roots, sports, wellbeing and other stories..
What makes a Happy Home?
Health, Love, Laughter and Simplicity. Seriously, it is that simple. It’s not stuff, it’s not clothes or designer furniture or a fancy car or any of the things we’re being urged to buy everywhere. All. The. Time. Somewhere in the race we’ve lost the fundamentals. The essentials of being human. If this crisis has brought us something positive it’s exactly this. Time for people to re-examine their lives and what matters most.
1. Health
We have only one life. Be gentle and kind to yourself and others. Be bold, take chances, dare to live and love and make mistakes. We all do, that’s human.
2. Love
Love is all around us and within us. Just breathe, still yourself and quieten the chatter in your mind. Look around you and you’ll notice. It’s the magic of life and love out there. The more generously you give out, the more you receive.
3. Laughter
Laughing is honestly so good for you. Research shows that laughter, especially in a group, decreases our stress levels and boosts our immune system. What easier and better way is there to boost your health?
Humour is mankind’s greatest blessing.
MARK TWAIN
4. Simplicity
Do you see beyond what you already have in life? Gratitude goes such a long way. The simple truth is that the less you own the easier your home and life is to maintain. A tidy home truly equals a tidy mind.
WELCOME to my blog dear reader and friend. I’d love to hear any feedback you might have and any topic ideas you would like me to cover.
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Stay Safe, Healthy and Happy in Your Homes,
I absolutely loved reading your blog and whilst ready it, I felt a sense of calm.
Love the work you do. Keep inspiring and de-cluttering.
Thank you Ilana! Means the world to me.
Congratulations! Fantastic news! It will be such an inspiration to read your blog. xxx
Thank you so much!
You inspire me Helena! What a wonderful read. Looking forward to more.
Awww, thank you dear! I’m so happy if I’m able to inspire. That’s my goal ❤️
I enjoyed reading your blog and am very much looking forward to more!
Amazing Julia! More is definitely coming…let me know if you have a favourite topic you’d like me to cover as well ?
Voi Helena, miten Ihana blogin aloitus. Rauhoitat kerronnallasi lukijan tutkimaan itseään ja omia valintojaan. Pysäytät keskittymään perusasioiden äärelle. Näkemään mikä on tärkeintä tässä epävarmuuden ja huoliuutisten maailmassa. Kauneudesta on edelleen lupa nauttia ja rakentaa ympärilleen kotia niistä kestävistä elementeistä, joita blogissasi kerroit. Kiitos myös minulle osoitetuista kauniista sanoistasi. Tulen innolla seuraamaan blogiasi.
Ihana Enni! Kiitos tuestasi ja mahtavasta palautteestasi. Lisää on tulossa :)