Hey friends 👋

And there goes another month... To be honest, I barely get to create content these days with everything going on right now (house construction, scout events, work, work and work).
But, it's officially spring now (at least here in Europe) and I couldn't be more happy–my favorite season is back again!

To celebrate, I just (literally 10 minutes ago) uploaded a brand-new YouTube video on procrastination:

🎥 A 2-Minute Fix for "I'll Do It Later"
It explains why seemingly "easy" tasks get stuck (3 reasons) and how to fix it with a simple 4-step system!

Reflections & Insights

Never Postpone Self-Care

At the beginning of this month, I made a classic mistake: I postponed self-care.
"I'll handle it later", I told myself (which is ironic in itself, given that my latest video is about exactly that problem). The result? Poor sleep, tension in my body and a persistent sense of uneasiness. It once again made me realize that stress doesn't wait for the "right time" and neither should we.

Since then, I've been prioritizing small but powerful rituals: a bit of meditation, some yoga and walks in the sun. And well, The shift is remarkable. My mind feels clearer, my sleep is better and I'm simply more present again.

The lesson is simple but often forgotten: self-care is not a reward, it's a necessity—especially in tough times. Don't wait until you've "earned" it or until life slows down. Take care of yourself now. Your future self will thank you.

Celebrating Your Own Holidays

Last week, we hosted our very first spring equinox party in the garden. A fire, some simple rituals, a few reflective moments. We marked the end of winter and welcomed the new spring. For me, this is the real start of the year—even though New Year's already 3 months ago.

It made me think about how rarely we take the time to create meaningful rituals for ourselves. Not the ones society tells us we should celebrate, but the ones that actually matter to us. The moments that feel significant, even if no one else notices.

There's something powerful about declaring your own "holiday". Giving yourself permission to honor what's important to you, in your own way, on your own terms. It doesn't need to be grand or expensive. It just needs to feel right to you.

Whether it's a mini ritual to start a new season, a small gathering with friends or even a personal reflection at the end of a week—you get to decide what counts. The takeaway? Don't wait for a calendar to tell you what to celebrate. Celebrate the things that matter to you.

Monthly Favorites

🎶 Song: Moby – When It's Cold I'd Like To Die
Stranger Things got me to this jewel. It might sound a bit depressing, but to me is also brings a sense of freedom whenever I hear it.

📚 Book: Ben Rein – Why Brains Need Friends
Been reading this one for our book club and really liked it! It's a short, informative read and definitely helped my Autistic brain to value friendship even more.

📽️ Video: RollerCoaster Tycoon's Overengineered Puking System
Well, this video made me install the game on my machine and ever since then I've been addicted once again. What a great game. Crazy that it's already 27 years old.

Book Club

Interested in joining our book club?
Then hop into my Discord and check out the #book-club channel.
We're currently reading Why Brains Need Friends by Ben Rein and will have a discussion about it in April!

Monthly Journaling Prompt

Which relationships do I want to nurture more this year?

This question comes straight from a ritual we prepared for our spring equinox party. It's a simple but powerful way to reflect on the people who matter most to you—and how you want to show up for them in the year ahead.

Take a moment to write it down, think about it and—just like with gratitude—reach out and express it to the people you care about.

Thanks for checking in—see you next month!

Best,
Robin