(A reflection on how to stay grounded when everything feels uncertain)
How are you currently feeling in a world that’s going crazy?
- AI is suddenly everywhere — and anyone not learning about it is threatened to be “left behind” (the infamous FOMO-inducing term).
- Political tension is rising — wars are raging.
- Economies are shaking worldwide and uncertainty is spreading fast.
- Fear is on the rise.
YES, there are also great things happening — hopefully you can witness those too in your life. I definitely can.
So why do I paint such a “negative” picture?
I don’t. I simply list facts.
This is the world we’re living in — and that we have to cope with.
And more and more people struggle to do so.
Some try to ignore what’s going on, not reading the news and focusing on their immediate environment.
Others think positively and paint everything in pink.
Spoiler alert: not every situation has a positive side — some simply suck.
Neither path works on a permanent basis.
Still with me? 😉
Those who want to ignore have probably checked out by now and closed the email.
The others might be waiting for the positive spin.
I won’t do that — but I’ll extend an invitation to befriend these 3 steps:
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Acceptance
The first — and most difficult — step.
It’s easy to say “I accept this,” but the heart often refuses.
Let me tell you a little story.
In spring, I went through a really difficult situation with one of my horses. He almost died, and his recovery took months — long days of care and emotional exhaustion.
That’s why you didn’t hear from me for a while.
I struggled to accept the situation.
How unfair.
He’s only young.
Why does this happen to us?
I fulfilled a dream with this new horse — and now it felt like everything but a dream.
I could’ve continued the list, but it wouldn’t have helped me.
Slowly (and I mean slowly), I started the process of accepting what is.
I couldn’t change it, nor did I like it. I could only contribute my best.
My heart struggled too. It took time to land.
But when it finally did, I could feel it — a weight lifted.
Calmness settled in.
It made life easier.
It gave me back energy — and the power to move forward.
What could you accept that you have not?
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Recalibration
What’s really important in my life?
That question has become more essential than ever.
How many of us have lost ourselves on a path we follow almost blindly — shaped by upbringing, society, or sheer habit?
And what mattered years ago might not anymore.
Maybe the kids have grown up.
Maybe the drive to “make lots of money” has softened.
Maybe your interests have shifted.
Recently I heard a young woman say:
“I’d be happy to be a housewife. No children though. To take care of the house, cook nice food, do gardening, take care of my dogs and read. A lot.”
Bold.
To say something like that in this day and age, where women are told to be independent, make money, create impact, leave legacies — and raise “successful” children.
It takes guts to be honest with ourselves, whatever that honesty reveals.
Because what’s truly important to us often doesn’t comply with outer expectations — or even our own.
When the world, or your life, feels overwhelming, that’s the moment to ask:
Am I clear about what’s really important for me — right now, in this phase of life?
(And no, the easy answers like “family, impact, etc.” don’t count — that’s cheating 😉)
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Time and Action
In a world obsessed with speed, rest feels rebellious.
It’s become almost unpopular to slow down.
Everyone talks about reflection — but few actually do it.
(Except maybe the mega-spiritual people who meditate all day — but I guess that’s neither you nor me 😄)
Taking time for step 2 — recalibration — is crucial.
Otherwise, we risk waking up in a life that doesn’t fit us anymore.
Years, even decades later, realizing we kept going because we “had no choice.” (Guilty here too.)
The last few months, I took that time.
Honestly, I was tired — too tired to plan, write, or even think clearly.
My head and heart were empty.
I didn’t analyze it.
I simply accepted it.
Even when part of me tried to push back onto the old path.
I had no idea how to move forward.
No motivation.
No inspiration.
But now — slowly — things are shifting.
After lots of rest (and plenty of guilt for not “doing more”), new ideas are emerging.
I’m starting to feel my energy return — and the pressure to keep up is losing its grip.
When was the last time you took time to reflect and recalibrate?
And what’s your next small action to live the life you really want?
Now is the time for action.
For me, that means reconnecting with you — and exploring what the future of my coaching business looks like.
Why it might be for you.
Or not.
That’s something I’ll share next time.
I almost said I’m “back on track.”
But I’m not.
I’m carving a new track — one that’s more aligned with who I’ve become.
And honestly, I’m curious (and a little excited) to see where it leads.
One thing I know for sure: it’ll be bolder, with gloves off — but also full of love and honesty.
Because pretending is simply too exhausting.
PS: If the above resonated with you, please get in touch. Let's have a coffee (virtual or real) and a chat. You can always find me at [email protected]
