THE JOURNAL
THIS IS HOW IT ALL STARTED, WITH JOURNALING.
I’ve been from writing in my personal notebook to sharing stories with my community. Find here the people & brands I connect with. But also rituals, and tips to make your life a beautiful sanctuary.
The Abi Method Explained
The secret of life is in your rituals. As patterns are designed by society, rituals are designed by you: take charge, take up space, equip yourself to empower yourself. Embrace the fact that you can change, when you commit the time to YOU.
Transform your life by designing your personal rituals using Abi’s Method.
Reflect in your journal
Journaling is a tool to let it out – to change perspective – to practice gratitude and praise . It is a seriously handy tool available to you at any time. The best is to identify what you are lacking and work on it.
For example when I went through big life changes, I noticed more the negative things in life. Noticing this pattern allowed me to steer my intention and attention in more positive directions.
How To Regulate Hormonal, Physical and Emotional shifts during the Moon Cycle
As human beings, we are so interconnected with the Earth, the energy and each other. Part of this connectedness is with the moon, the moon cycle reminds us of the cycle of life, the ebbs and flows of being and spectacularly, the beauty in the darkness. Cycles are a part of so many aspects of life (even the seasons are a cycle!) and they teach us about flow, tuning into each part, and acceptance and letting go.
relax and reconnect to yourself with Japanese Bathing Rituals
One thing I really miss from having lived in Japan many years are the bathing rituals. Even the ones at home are very relaxing. What makes them special is the mindset.
My boundaries are clear
Boundaries are imaginary lines that separates me from you. They separate your physical space, your feelings, needs, and responsibilities from others. Boundaries also tell other people how they can treat you – what’s acceptable and what isn’t.
Opening the Heart: A Journey to Self-Love and Nervous System Balance
Our chakras are energy centers—vortexes of spinning energy that shape our emotions, thoughts, and well-being. The heart chakra, or Anahata in Sanskrit, is the fourth primary chakra, located at the center of the chest. It is the bridge between our lower (physical) and upper (spiritual) chakras, the space where love, compassion, and healing reside.
Yin Yoga For Glowing Skin
Based on the seasons of Yin Yoga, we are entering the season of introspection. Slowing down to come into a meditative time of the year, is the perfect time to try Yin Yoga for glowing skin.
How To Support Your Digestive System
Our digestion system is a vital system in our bodies, it is an essential system that works hard to ensure nutrients from what we eat are distributed properly and also aids in ensuring our body, organs and other systems within (such as our immune system) are performing at optimal function. When we experience indigestion, it is often caused by overeating, eating the wrong food or by stress.
Successful Morning Rituals
A morning routine centered around wellness and self-care has proven to have incredible transformational effects. They are very powerful as well as empowering. Start your day on a positive, calm and healthy note, ultimately lead to a healthy and balanced lifestyle, increased happiness, a calmer baseline, a feeling of purpose and overall improvements throughout your day.
Body Positivity: Learn To Love Your Body
Body consciousness is accepting the fact that there is no 'standard' of body, there is no Universal perfection or one overarching definition of beauty. It's all a matter of perception. The consciousness of the body is knowing and being aware that bodies come in all shapes and sizes and they are all incredible because they house you.
The Power Of Scent
Scent has a very powerful impact on our state of mind. It is more than a smell. It is a memory that becomes ingrained in our memory. The chemicals of the smell are absorbed by our bloodstream and affect our nervous system directly, and in different ways depending on the property of the scent
Sustainable Fashion with Natalie from Sustainably Chic
Who made your clothes? This is a question we don’t ask ourselves often enough. Depending on how conscious or how honest we want to be with ourselves. There is a lot of information shedding light on the fashion industry, it’s beyond transparent. We cannot ignore it anymore.