The Scandinavian Art of Living Well — Early Journals
The Scandinavian Art of Living Well — Early Journals
These pages contain the beginnings of my Nordic wellness journey,
with reflections, seasonal observations,
and the early ideas that helped shape Living Well the Nordic Way.
They remain here as part of my story, while all new essays now continue on Substack.
A Lifelong Norwegian Wellness Story
Long before I began writing publicly, I lived the Scandinavian way
of well-being through daily rhythms, simplicity, nature, and connection.
Norwegian wellness is not something I discovered;
it is something I was born into and have carried with me throughout my life.
These journals capture my earliest efforts to put that experience into words,
exploring the traditions, habits, and ancestral wisdom
that continue to shape how I live today.
While my current essays are published on Substack,
this archive remains the beginning of the journey.
The Viking Woman Body: Confidence, Nature & Naked Water
A reflection on midlife freedom, body honesty, and the cold‑water courage that helps women return to themselves. This piece closes the September series with truth, nature, and a reminder that we are not breaking down — we are breaking free.
Women on a Journey
She told me she was honored that I chose to tell her story. What she doesn’t know is how deeply her journey touched me again when I returned to it — how comforting it felt, how familiar the emotions were. This piece is about the turning points we face in midlife, the questions that rise, and the quiet bravery required to step forward. It’s also about the women who walk beside us, offering support in ways that feel steady, grounding, and profoundly human.
New Opportunities: See the Possibilities, Not the Hindering’s.
If you’re curious about the science behind mindset shifts, habit change, and why new opportunities feel so powerful in midlife, here are a few trusted research sources. These sites offer clear, evidence‑based insights into how the brain adapts, how habits form, and how we can reshape our direction at any age.
A Nordic Guide to Choosing the vacation That Restores You Energy and Balance!
A Nordic questionary designed to help you choose a restorative vacation that steadies your nervous system and meets you where you are in midlife.
What a Sailboat in West Norway Taught Me About Vacation and Rest.
A sailboat on the West Norwegian coast reminded me that rest isn’t found in distance, but in rhythm. This is a story about slowing down, listening inward, and choosing vacations that restore rather than exhaust.
The Hidden Cost of Weak Boundaries
Discover the hidden ways weak boundaries erode your confidence in midlife, and learn how to reclaim and rebuild your power with steady, Nordic‑inspired strength.