Vitalis Coaching & Therapy - Blog by Karin Peeters
When switching off is not enough… How to really relax and why it matters.
Do you find it hard to switch off and recharge your batteries? What you call "relaxing" might be little more than distraction or avoidance. Learn all about how to truly relax here.
Scared to go to therapy? How to overcome these eight common fears about starting therapy
If you are scared about starting therapy, and are wondering if that is normal, then rest assured that yes it is. There are many worries about beginning therapy which can make it tempting to delay that call to a therapist when it’s your very first time…
Seven ways to Soothe
Seven ways to soothe your activated nervous system, and bring it back in a regulated and calm state. Enjoy reading!
Let’s get emotional! How to build our emotional vocabulary?
How to figure out how we feel about something? And how to express emotions in words? Let’s expand our emotional vocabulary with feeling words, so we can name our experiences and improve our connection with ourselves and others.
Common Christmas family arguments and how to avoid them
Have the gift of a harmonious home for Christmas and don’t spend a penny. Register today for our free video guide with three practical coaching tools to avoid stress, rows and arguments.
How to cultivate a spiritual practice? Easy guidance for busy people.
A spiritual practice isn’t something that should feel like another addition to a growing to-do-list of responsibilities, but rather an opportunity to spend time with yourself.
How to find direction in life when you are lost: 7 ways to a purpose driven life
Going through the motions and not really having a clear sense of purpose can be mind and soul numbing. Enjoy these simple ways to help you get unstuck if you’re feeling a little lost in life.
The best spirituality books to read that will change your life - recommended by a Spiritual Coach & Psychotherapist
Recommended psychological self-help reads for the spiritually curious. There’s a whole variety of suggestions from lighter reads to more soul searching offerings.
How to spend your Christmas break in a meaningful way?
Finding your way from doing what’s expected of you to maximising self-care, especially during the festive season.
What does it really mean to love someone?
The first 18 months of being in a new relationship are bliss. But then you get to know each other, and the challenges begin… You’re invited to learn how to love.
What is the 54321 Grounding Technique for Anxiety, Racing Thoughts and Stress?
Learn a powerful coping technique for managing the symptoms of anxiety and stress by grounding yourself in the present moment. It is called the 5 Senses Mindfulness Exercise when your mind is agitated and you are longing for inner calm.
How to be more kind to yourself and others?
What is the essential ingredient you need, if you’d like to be more kind under all circumstances? Learn the answer from a Buddhist Meditation Master.
In pursuit of happiness - a Spiritual Sabbatical in India & Nepal
My epic spiritual sabbatical from work. Is there a longing for a journey like this in your own heart? Enjoy reading and get ideas and inspiration.
Traffic Light Technique to improve your mental health
A simple coaching tool that uses the colours of a traditional traffic light to represent how you're feeling and how you can react to any given situation.
Winner of the 2016 Orange Award: Karin Peeters of Vitalis Coaching & Therapy
I am speechless. I won the Orange Award for Best Dutch Entrepreneur in the UK… Enjoy the celebrations with me here.
Doe je persoonlijke gratis dertigersdilemma test vandaag nog
Doe de gratis dertigersdilemma test en kom erachter of je last hebt van een dertigersdip en twintigerstwijfels.
Indian Ashram Adventures
I'm starting the new year in an Indian ashram, on a spiritual retreat. One of the life lessons had to do with a remote control...
The myth of being strong and why it's OK to let your vulnerability show
I can still hear myself say, many years ago, "I'm so independent, so strong", my voice full of pride. Gosh how wrong I was.
How to meditate like a monk?
Here’s the solution for when you’d like to meditate, but believe you can’t and have no idea how to fit it into your busy life.
Learn how to face your demons with the support of Life Coaching
How to stop fighting against and instead learn to befriend your inner demons? Facing your fears is the best type of self-care.