Welcome to the first week of our Change Reflection Series ❤️ A space where your heart can catch up with your mind. ❤️ This week, we’re focusing on a foundational step: embracing change . Here’s why this is so important—until we’re ready to release what no longer serves us, we stay stuck. The good things waiting for us often can’t begin until we face the necessary endings. But here’s the challenge: It’s not our intellect that drives those first steps toward change—it’s our hea

Welcome back to Week 1 of the Change Reflection Series ❤️ A space where your heart can catch up with your mind. ❤️ Today, we’re starting our journey of embracing change in our heart. How we feel about change impacts how we handle endings.  Therefore the reflection for today is 💭 What’s your heart’s response to the idea that endings are necessary? 🎥 Watch today's video below. 📖 Since our hearts need time, the article is the same for the whole week, and is available on the r

Welcome back to Week 1 of the Change Reflection Series ❤️ A space where your heart can catch up with your mind. ❤️ We’re continuing on our journey of embracing change in our heart. Today’s reflection is about creating space for growth.  Therefore the reflection for today is 💭 What do you need to let go of to create space for new opportunities? 📖 Since our hearts need time, the article is the same for the whole week, and is available on the resources  section of my website.

Welcome back to Week 1 of the Change Reflection Series ❤️ A space where your heart can catch up with your mind. ❤️ We’re continuing our journey of embracing change. Today’s reflection invites you to explore what holds you back. 💭 What has stopped you from making an important ending in the past? What’s stopping you now? 📖 Since our hearts need time, the article is the same for the whole week, and is available on the resources  section of my website. 🌱🔄 See you again tomorr

Welcome back to Week 1 of the Change Reflection Series ❤️ A space where your heart can catch up with your mind. ❤️ We’ve made it! 🎉 Today marks the final reflection for Week 1 of our journey toward embracing change: 💭 What endings are you avoiding? What makes it challenging? Take a few quiet moments today to let these questions sink in and listen to what your heart has to say. 🌱 🌟 That’s a wrap for Week 1! 🌟 How was this week’s soul-searching journey for you? I’d love to

Are you curious about what a Change Reflection Series is? ℹ️ Each Monday, we’ll dive into a fresh topic on navigating change, inspired by Dr. Henry Cloud’s book Necessary Endings and neuroscience insights from the Huberman Lab. But here’s the thing—lasting transformation doesn’t just come from more head knowledge. It comes from engaging our hearts 💡✨ 🌟 That’s why I’m offering daily guided reflection questions to help your heart catch up with your mind, unlocking new oppo

It's hard to believe, but half of my adventure, two months in Asia, are already over. A lot has happened since my last update and I'm trying something new: Check out this video update and let me know what you think. As always, you can find more pictures in my album . Enjoy! With gratitude, Renate

As I settle into yet another new city, I find myself not just taking in the sights, but reflecting on the journey itself—the twists, turns, and unexpected moments that make traveling so meaningful. For me, this adventure has been about more than just seeing new places—it's about embracing the silver linings and celebrating the beautiful freedom that comes with self-employment. 🌍✈️ It’s given me the flexibility to work from charming little cafés, explore during breaks, and ad

My adventures in Cebu, Philippines

It's been 11 days since I arrived at the OMF Davao Center, and my experience here has been quite different from my time in Japan—and that was intentional. While Japan was all about sightseeing, Davao marks the start of a new chapter where I’m focusing on growing my coaching business and doing some volunteering. I haven’t done much exploring of the area, and for a moment, I wondered if I "should have" done more. As a coach, I know "should have" is a yellow flag phrase, so I re

It’s hard to believe that I’ve reached the end of my first country on this adventure of a lifetime. Osaka has been just as captivating as Tokyo and Kyoto, but my time here felt different—a little more about relaxation, a little less about sightseeing. I arrived in Osaka on Monday afternoon from Kyoto, tired from the usual trek to my hotel in the humid weather. After a quick, much-needed shower, I decided to dive into some sightseeing (yes, despite the promise of relaxation 😄

I anticipated Kyoto would offer a wealth of cultural and natural wonders, but what I experienced was beyond my expectations. Soon after checking into my hotel, I ventured to the nearby Nishiki Market, where I tentatively began exploring the local cuisine. A glass of sake, strategically offered by the vendors as you enter their stalls, definitely eased me into the culinary adventure 😄. On my way to the market, I stumbled upon a charming coffee shop named The Bridge. It was ob

I started my morning at the Tsukiji Outer Market, to discover that the famous fish market is closed on Wednesdays. But no worries—there was still plenty to explore. From there, I wandered over to Tsukiji Honganji Temple. What struck me was how effortlessly Tokyo balances the old with the new, and the serene with the bustling. I tried to capture this contrast in my photos, but you'll have to decide for yourself in my Tokyo Album . Next, I followed Junko’s wonderful recommendat

Kindness and thoughtfulness were the first things that struck me upon arriving in Japan. Navigating from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station was a breeze on the Narita Express—what a relief! With my hotel just 1.7 kilometers (about a mile) from the station, I decided to walk. After a long 10-hour flight, I was eager to stretch my legs. I set off with my 15 kg (33 lb) carry-on backpack, braving the balmy 29°C (84°F) heat and high humidity. By the time I reached my hotel, I was com

It seemed like just a distant dream, but suddenly, here I am at SFO, about to embark on a journey to Tokyo with nothing more than my carry-on and my trusted water bottle—soon to complete its journey around the world with me. The whole experience still feels a bit surreal. It's exhilarating, thrilling, and just a bit terrifying. But mostly, it's exhilarating. Did I mention that I've never traveled to Asia before? And that I have a tendency to get lost? Yes, I’ve downloaded the

One of my great passions in life is travel. I love everything about it, including the planning. For the last several months, I've been preparing for a four-month adventure across Asia and Europe. Frankly, I lack the words to express my excitement fully, but believe me, I could burst with joy as I count down the days to September 1st, when it all begins. If I've planned this well, it will be a healthy mix of vacationing, exploring new places, volunteering, and creating content