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My Body Does Not Belong To Me: Struggling With Overstimulation As A Mom

February 8, 2019

I was recently watching this video by mother of seven Ashley and she mentioned overstimulation as her biggest challenge in motherhood. It struck ...

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expats, finland, interviews, mindfulness, self-care, working mom

From design to yoga and well-being: my friend Stefania’s story

December 12, 2018

I have always felt fascinated by stories of people who have the courage to question and take a huge turn in how they live. I am currently going ...

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finland, mindfulness, self-care

What’s going on: Helsinki Velotour & exciting news

September 12, 2018

It’s been over a year of blogging and during such I’ve sticked to my publishing schedule of two posts a week. Until these past weeks. ...

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finland, mindfulness, travel in finland

A full immersion into nature: Repovesi National Park | #visitkouvola

August 22, 2018

We had an amazing summer here in Finland, one that even locals mark as “the best as long as they can remember”. Sun started shining ...

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finland, health, marriage

What saved my marriage: towards a more equal shared life

August 15, 2018

Let’s get real, here: how many of you regularly fight with their partner about house chores or children’s care? After our first child ...

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mindfulness, parenting

Connection lost. Trying to reconnect.

July 28, 2018

I bet you’ve wondered if the blog (or I) have died, haven’t you? Both are alive and kicking, simply holidays got in the way. This ...

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mindfulness, parenting, self-care

Thoughts on unconditional parental love, compassion, and acceptance

June 27, 2018

There is a common idea that becoming a parent automatically provides you with the ability to unconditionally love another human being. My ...

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mindfulness, parenting, self-care

June’s favorites: mindfulness, acceptance & lifestyle

June 17, 2018

I have found some great resources this month and I am over-the-moon excited to share them with y’all. June has been intense for me. At my ...

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health, parenting, podcast

February’s favorites: motherhood, humour, and a great podcast

February 21, 2018

Yes, you can have a laugh at this post. My last favorites’ post is as old as last October! I tried to commit to a monthly schedule, but I ...

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Paola

I was born and raised in Italy, now I live in the winter wonderland that is Finland. I worked as a mathematics researcher, an IT project manager, and now I work in global development. I love nature, reading books, playing boardgames, and eating good food. I am grateful to have three wonderful kids who call me "mamma". One came from my belly, the other two from fateful encounters.

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