There’s a reason people stay in careers, relationships, and lives that stopped fitting them years ago. It’s not weakness. It’s a well-documented bias called the sunk cost fallacy, the belief that because we’ve already invested so much time, money, or identity into something, walking away now would make all of it meaningless. So we stay. […]
I spent years chasing “better” a better body, a better career, a better version of myself. Then I started asking a different question entirely.
Coaching isn’t about quick fixes or neat solutions. It’s about sitting with life’s complexity, letting go of control, and creating space for real growth—even when it’s messy and uncertain. True transformation happens when we trust the process, not just the outcomes.
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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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