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12-14: The weeks that got away from me

Posted on 9 Apr 20229 Apr 2022 by Elizabeth

It’s not going good for me, y’all. I totally thought I would do better after having to cram 2 weeks…

Posted in spring, the week that was seriesTagged music, rhythms, seasonal living, spring, work1 Comment on 12-14: The weeks that got away from me

10 + 11 | The two weeks that went by… just like that

Posted on 20 Mar 202220 Mar 2022 by Elizabeth

And just like that… two weeks have gone by. Honestly, so much has changed during these two weeks – both…

Posted in spring equinox, the week that was seriesTagged equinox, spring, work2 Comments on 10 + 11 | The two weeks that went by… just like that

9 | The week that was my return to work

Posted on 9 Mar 20229 Mar 2022 by Elizabeth

Finally I am squeezing in some time to document + write about last week. But, I guess that the lateness…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged spring, work1 Comment on 9 | The week that was my return to work

8 | The week when my emotions were almost too much to process

Posted on 1 Mar 20221 Mar 2022 by Elizabeth

In my mind I intended for last week to be a beautiful, restful time of transition. I signed a contract…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged emotions, war, work6 Comments on 8 | The week when my emotions were almost too much to process

7 | The week that the full moon + I manifested two job offers!

Posted on 21 Feb 202221 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

Suddenly, after 7 months, I received not one, but two job offers in one week! There was also a full…

Posted in the moon, the week that was seriesTagged full moon, intuition, workLeave a Comment on 7 | The week that the full moon + I manifested two job offers!

24: The week that was the end of it all

Posted on 21 Jun 202121 Jun 2021 by Elizabeth

One thing after another came to an end this week. The most obvious thing that ended was my work. And…

Posted in summer, the week that was seriesTagged endings, summer, work2 Comments on 24: The week that was the end of it all

23: The week I got the Covid vaccine (and so much more!)

Posted on 13 Jun 202113 Jun 2021 by Elizabeth

I got my first dose of the Covid vaccine this week and that is most definitely the most important thing…

Posted in corona diaries, the week that was seriesTagged covid-19, summer, work2 Comments on 23: The week I got the Covid vaccine (and so much more!)

20: The week that was all over the place

Posted on 23 May 202123 May 2021 by Elizabeth

A word of caution: Like the title says, this post is all over the place. Last week, I said that…

Posted in norrköping, the week that was seriesTagged birthday, moving, norrköping, work2 Comments on 20: The week that was all over the place

How I Align My Life: Ways to stay grounded at work + at home

Posted on 30 Aug 202030 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

After finding my rhythm in quarantine, going back to work is hard. But, the key is to align my life…

Posted in ritualsTagged alignment, rituals, slow living, workLeave a Comment on How I Align My Life: Ways to stay grounded at work + at home

Working from home gives me all the feels: My Covid-19 update

Posted on 22 Mar 20204 Apr 2020 by Elizabeth

Week one of me working from home is over + I am feeling all the feels. It’s like I’m spinning…

Posted in corona diaries, the seasonsTagged coronavirus, covid-19, equinox, home., spring, work, work space4 Comments on Working from home gives me all the feels: My Covid-19 update

Transitional vibes between summer + autumn are a real thing

Posted on 25 Aug 201925 Aug 2019 by Elizabeth
sweden

Home from summer in the States I’ve been feeling all the transitional vibes since returning to Sweden after summer vacay…

Posted in the seasonsTagged autumn, home., seasons, summer, transitions, work6 Comments on Transitional vibes between summer + autumn are a real thing

The weeks that gave me the space to simplify

Posted on 24 Feb 201924 Feb 2019 by Elizabeth

Well, it’s been three weeks since I last created one of these weekly roundup posts. Mostly because I’ve been traveling…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged february, mindful living, simplicity, simplify, travel, workLeave a Comment on The weeks that gave me the space to simplify

The week that felt like the actual beginning of the New Year

Posted on 27 Jan 201927 Jan 2019 by Elizabeth

Four weeks into 2019 and it finally feels like I have crossed into the New Year. I guess this is…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged full moon, intentional living, lunar eclipse, nature, seasonal living, weekly update, work2 Comments on The week that felt like the actual beginning of the New Year

How I am learning to live slowly in a fast-paced world

Posted on 8 Sep 20188 Sep 2018 by Elizabeth

Let’s face it. Slow living in the midst of everyday life out there in the real world is not easy….

Posted in life coachingTagged intentional living, mindful living, schedules, september, slow living, white space, work6 Comments on How I am learning to live slowly in a fast-paced world

Vacation is over + it’s time for a whole new work vibe

Posted on 20 Aug 201819 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

I like to write to you as if we are continuing an ongoing conversation. So, let’s pick up where we…

Posted in life, swedenTagged positive vibes, summer, vacation, workLeave a Comment on Vacation is over + it’s time for a whole new work vibe

Graduation: One of the finest Swedish traditions there is

Posted on 18 Jun 201818 Jun 2018 by Elizabeth

Two weeks ago I said goodbye to my first class of babies at their graduation. Ok. Let me back up…

Posted in gatherings, loveTagged graduation, life coach, mentor, sweden, tradition, workLeave a Comment on Graduation: One of the finest Swedish traditions there is

04. The week that was an intense shift in thinking

Posted on 28 Jan 201828 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

Just the other day, I shared a post about 5 things to let go of this year. Five things that…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged blogging, craft beer, newsletter, transitions, weekly update, winter, workLeave a Comment on 04. The week that was an intense shift in thinking

Being present. Day 5: Diary of a slow life

Posted on 7 Dec 20177 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

Thursdays mean the last day of the (outer) work week for me. It’s the last day of the week that…

Posted in beTagged advent, advent calendar, mindful living, presence, slow living, work1 Comment on Being present. Day 5: Diary of a slow life

Oh me oh my // Songs for days 161 – 169

Posted on 19 Jun 201719 Jun 2017 by Elizabeth

And just like that, another week has flown by. And, also, just like that, I haven’t blogged since last last…

Posted in mixtapesTagged mixed tapes, music, playlist, spotify, summer, weekly update, work2 Comments on Oh me oh my // Songs for days 161 – 169

Two weeks of sunshine, simplicity, and slow living// Songs for days 147 – 160

Posted on 11 Jun 201711 Jun 2017 by Elizabeth

Two weeks have gone by. Two whole weeks. And it feels like forever + like a second all at the same…

Posted in mixtapesTagged mindfulness, mixed tapes, slow living, spotify, spotify playlist, summer, sweden, the sacred everyday, work3 Comments on Two weeks of sunshine, simplicity, and slow living// Songs for days 147 – 160

Hi! Let me introduce you to Liz, the professional.

Posted on 31 May 201731 May 2017 by Elizabeth

I’ve changed up my posting routine this week, so that means that my little life coaching post series is happening…

Posted in life coachingTagged creative entrepreneur, life coach, minister, professionalism, qualifications, resume, self employed, spiritual guide, workLeave a Comment on Hi! Let me introduce you to Liz, the professional.

Why (my) Fridays are the sh*t

Posted on 13 Jan 201713 Jan 2017 by Elizabeth

Happy weekend, y’all. Its Friday and I am home. All. Day. Long. I’m gonna be home every Friday from now on….

Posted in life coachingTagged belovelive, blessings in disguise, creative business, dreams, follow your bliss, fridays, life coaching, self employed, work11 Comments on Why (my) Fridays are the sh*t

the week that stirred my soul // 46

Posted on 20 Nov 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Hello, friends! I am enjoying a slow Sunday with my love. Sitting at our desks, beside each other. Just doing…

Posted in meditation, the week that was seriesTagged family, funeral, holiday, norrköping, self-care, spirituality, work6 Comments on the week that stirred my soul // 46

the week that i had a weird schedule // 43

Posted on 23 Oct 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

this week was weird, you guys. i worked all week, as usual. but, then i also did a bunch of…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged autumn, effective behaviors, life coach, live authentic, soul, spirituality, weekly updates, workLeave a Comment on the week that i had a weird schedule // 43

the week that i tapped into some big magic // 35

Posted on 4 Sep 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

isn’t amazing how inspiration works?! i mean, almost, as if out of nowhere, you find yourself struck with a certain…

Posted in create + inspire, the week that was seriesTagged artists, big magic, creativity, inspiration, interior design, magic, nature, slow living, work, writers1 Comment on the week that i tapped into some big magic // 35

the week that was the beginning of the new (school) year // 33

Posted on 22 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

hellooooo! guess who’s back on track + ready for regular life again? that’s right. i’m coming down from my summer…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged Be Love Live, beer, home, jet lag, present moment, summer, travel, Uppsala, vacation, work4 Comments on the week that was the beginning of the new (school) year // 33

the week that was a love fest for myself // 28

Posted on 17 Jul 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

after returning home from the archipelago on monday night, i had four days of work left + the chance to work…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged home., retreat, self love, solitude, soul, spirit, summer, weekly updates, work8 Comments on the week that was a love fest for myself // 28

the week that was one step closer to my vacation // 27

Posted on 10 Jul 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

It’s time. I just wrapped up my last regular week of work. I say regular because I am still working,…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged beer, family., home., life, nature, summer, sweden, vacation, weekly update, work2 Comments on the week that was one step closer to my vacation // 27

the week that was my look back over the 1st half of 2016 // 25

Posted on 26 Jun 201623 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

Here we are. Halfway through 2016.  Mind-blowing, huh?! I don’t know about you, but it’s been one helluva year so…

Posted in the months, year summariesTagged 2016, evolve, life coaching, mentor, mindful living, slow living, spirituality, theme of the month, word of the year, work1 Comment on the week that was my look back over the 1st half of 2016 // 25

summer lovin’

Posted on 23 Jun 201623 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

finally things have sloooowed down. it feels like i can breathe. and i am most definitely feelin’ the summer vibes….

Posted in the sacred everyday, the seasonsTagged adventure in my backyard, nature, summer, the sacred everyday, weekly updates, work3 Comments on summer lovin’

the week that felt all over the place // 24

Posted on 19 Jun 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

i don’t even know how to describe this past week. i mean, it feels like it was just a bunch…

Posted in meditation, the week that was seriesTagged family, home, life, nature, weekly updates, work9 Comments on the week that felt all over the place // 24

the week that i declared the beginning of summer // 22

Posted on 6 Jun 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

That’s right. I officially declare that summer 2016 has begun.  But I don’t think I’m alone in this.  Yes, we…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged |expat|, graduation, memorial day, summer, sunshine, sweden, USA, vacation, weekly updates, work4 Comments on the week that i declared the beginning of summer // 22

the week when i was looking for a change // 21

Posted on 30 May 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

so, friends. i am ready for a change. i’ve got summer fever…. baaaaaad. and that means i’m restless. but, i…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged baking, change, family., nature, present moment, recipes, snapchat, springtime, umbilical brothers, weekly update, workLeave a Comment on the week when i was looking for a change // 21

what if it’s not this or that, but everything all at once?

Posted on 19 Apr 201619 Apr 2016 by Elizabeth

i have some old ghosts that showed up unexpectedly last week. i got called to the principal’s office one day….

Posted in be, lifeTagged balance, be true to yourself, decisions, employment, follow your bliss, job, live authentic, spirituality, travel, work8 Comments on what if it’s not this or that, but everything all at once?

the week that was a lesson in getting some perspective // 8

Posted on 28 Feb 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

hello, friends. sunday has rolled around again, and i’m doing my usual thing. sipping coffee, sitting on the sofa, and…

Posted in beTagged inspiration, journey, moon, nature, perspective, sunshine, the sacred everyday, trust the process, weekly update, work, zola the cat10 Comments on the week that was a lesson in getting some perspective // 8

the week that was a lesson in slow living // 4

Posted on 31 Jan 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

whew. it’s been an intense week. good. but intense. no more “new girl at work” feeling for me. i’m totally…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged 2016, artifact uprising, balance, evolve, intentions, photography, Uppsala, weekly updates, work5 Comments on the week that was a lesson in slow living // 4

how to find your zen at work: living life both on + off the mat

Posted on 20 Jan 201620 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

most of you know that i am in the midst of figuring out/discovering a new balance to my life. after…

Posted in be, meditationTagged meaningful, mindfulness, present moment, spirit, thich that hang, work2 Comments on how to find your zen at work: living life both on + off the mat

why you need to run out + get a mentor/life coach right now

Posted on 8 Jan 20169 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

hey, you guys. even though i just posted two-ish days ago, i feel like i’ve been gone. or been on some…

Posted in life coachingTagged journey, life, life coach, mentor, self realization, tips, work14 Comments on why you need to run out + get a mentor/life coach right now

week 51 // the week that was the week before christmas (+ a video!)

Posted on 21 Dec 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

happy christmas week, you guys! can you believe that it is already here? i’m continuing my slow, simple advent theme…

Posted in stockholm, the sacred everyday, vloggingTagged christmas, sat nam rasayan, star wars, Uppsala, work11 Comments on week 51 // the week that was the week before christmas (+ a video!)

week forty nine // the week that i trusted the process

Posted on 7 Dec 20157 Dec 2015 by Elizabeth

oh, and it was so intense. and pretty much in amazing + wonderful ways. so, stay with me and i’ll…

Posted in be, life coaching, the sacred everydayTagged december, holidays, journey, life coach, mentor, nature, spiritual life coaching, trust, work20 Comments on week forty nine // the week that i trusted the process

// week thirty eight // it’s the little things that mean the most

Posted on 21 Sep 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

hello lovelies! welcome to our new week! well, last week was a little like a broken record. work work work…

Posted in the sacred everydayTagged everyday, nature, relax, sunrise, sunset, Uppsala, workLeave a Comment on // week thirty eight // it’s the little things that mean the most

ten on ten :: september 2015

Posted on 11 Sep 201511 Sep 2015 by Elizabeth

hello + happy friday! it’s september 11th, as you all know. and it’s a day that will always be a somber…

Posted in culture, photographyTagged 9/11, 9/11 memorial, daily life, life, new york city, photo challenge, photography, september 11, ten on ten, work7 Comments on ten on ten :: september 2015

my routine upgrade: how to keep making sh*t happen

Posted on 8 Sep 20158 Sep 2015 by Elizabeth

time to create a new routine. last march, when i moved into the apartment where i currently live, i created…

Posted in lifeTagged commitment, daily life, effectiveness, everyday, freelance, live authentic, routine, schedule, work, writing15 Comments on my routine upgrade: how to keep making sh*t happen

// week thirty six // a whirlwind of a week

Posted on 7 Sep 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

i feel like i’m spinning. but, yet, not spinning out of control. this past week was cray cray. in pretty amazing…

Posted in the sacred everydayTagged autumn, balance, daily life, follow your bliss, homesick, job, photography, sat nam rasayan, spirit, Uppsala, work, yoga14 Comments on // week thirty six // a whirlwind of a week

// week twenty nine // there’s nothing like a good work/play balance in life

Posted on 20 Jul 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

happy monday, friends! i’m a nervous wreck today because i am texting back + forth with my brother giving him…

Posted in the sacred everydayTagged castle, coffee, daily life, friends, home., sweden, Uppsala, work, writer, writing, zola5 Comments on // week twenty nine // there’s nothing like a good work/play balance in life

5 steps to creating a zen work space + making your dreams come true

Posted on 10 Apr 201526 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

if there is one thing that i have learned about getting stuff done (other than needing to have a daily…

Posted in life, sacred spaceTagged daily life in uppsala, decorating, design, desk, inspiration, interior design, minimalism, work, work space, zen6 Comments on 5 steps to creating a zen work space + making your dreams come true

my daily routine: or, “how to make shit happen”.

Posted on 19 Mar 201521 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

enough is enough. based on my little energy breakthrough the other day on success, i decided it was time to buckle…

Posted in sacred spaceTagged artists, daily life, effective behaviors, everyday, freelance, photography, routine, schedule, work, writing14 Comments on my daily routine: or, “how to make shit happen”.

writing my memoir: researching myself

Posted on 18 Nov 201427 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

i’m doing it. i am making it happen. that book of mine… preparations are underway. i’m all alone this evening,…

Posted in beTagged books, dreams, from death to peace, from death to peace, journaling, life, memoir, NaNoWriMo, nonfiction, research, stories, words + thoughts, work, writersLeave a Comment on writing my memoir: researching myself

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