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Breaking Free From the Sunk Cost Fallacy: How to Let Go of the Dream that No Longer Serves You?

Life is full of change, growth, and evolution. Yet, for many people, the hardest thing is to admit when a part of their life whether it’s a career, relationship, or lifestyle no longer aligns with their current values, needs, or desires. We hold on to the past, even when it no longer serves us, due […]

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The Hidden Emotional Ties Behind Habit Change: Why It’s Hard to Let Go?

Changing habits is a common yet challenging journey, often rooted in deep emotional ties. Whether it’s emotional eating, excessive drinking, or doomscrolling, these behaviors serve as coping mechanisms that fulfill our emotional needs. But why is it so hard to let go? The answer lies in the fear of facing our emotions without these familiar comforts. Discover how understanding the emotional undercurrents of our habits can pave the way for meaningful change. Learn to replace harmful behaviors with healthier coping strategies and embrace a more fulfilling way of living. Dive deeper into the emotional landscape of habit change!

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Embracing Cyclical Thinking: Supporting Women’s Wellbeing and the Work Life Performance through Hormonal Fluctuations at Every Stage of Life

Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions, but the impact of hormonal fluctuations on work performance is often underestimated, regardless of a woman’s age or stage in life. Women still menstruating, those in perimenopause, and those experiencing menopause all navigate challenges that affect their physical and emotional wellbeing. From fatigue and brain fog to mood swings […]

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Why Do We Avoid Certain Exercises That Are Healthy and Improve Our Performance?

We all know the importance of exercise. The common wellbeing mantra is: “Move your body, fuel your health, and optimize your performance.” Yet, despite the clear benefits, we often find ourselves avoiding certain types of exercise that could actually make us healthier and boost our overall performance. Why do we do this? Are we simply […]

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Why Intrinsic Motivation is Key to Lasting Wellbeing Change (And Why External Pressure Doesn’t Work)

When it comes to fostering lasting change in well-being habits, whether that’s through physical activity, nutrition, or mindfulness, it’s easy to get caught up in pushing our own version of what works. As coaches, fitness advocates, or wellbeing enthusiasts, we often promote the routines we believe in. But here’s the hard truth: simply imposing our […]

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Learning to Regulate Your Nervous System Year-Round: Why Consistency is Key

In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves living in a constant state of heightened stress and pressure. The weight of work, family obligations, and personal expectations can easily send our nervous systems into overdrive. And when we finally get to the weekend or holidays, we expect to be able to wind down and relax, […]

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Thoughts about weightloss, Ozempic and consciousness

I’ve been following the discussion around the weightloss drug Ozempic. One side condemns the use of the drug and accuses overweight people of a lack of self-discipline and willpower, and the other side justifies the use of the drug by saying that it was the last possibility and an opportunity to lose weight when all […]

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No one is meant to live alone

https://norayrjola.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NY.mp4 I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the episode of Ulla Jones, Minna Ruusuvuore and Liisa Holma’s Lähtijät podcast, which discussed a culture that does not suit you. An inappropriate culture can mean different things to people. In companies, it can happen that the management starts working on an organizational change, in which […]

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Understanding the Coaching Journey: What It’s All About

Why Quick Fixes Don’t Lead to Sustainable Wellbeing – And What You Can Do Instead   In today’s fast-paced world, many of us are looking for quick fixes when it comes to our health and wellbeing. The allure of simple, fast solutions is tempting, but more people are starting to realize that these shortcuts don’t […]

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