Connected You Letters with Essi

Letters from my heart to yours to support you to connect with you, follow your heart and live courageously

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🌺 Come experience the magic of Bali with me? You’re invited to our first retreat! 🌺

I’ve dreamt of this for years... and now it’s real. Our first ever Connected You retreat is open for bookings!

Essi Auguste Virtanen

Change And TransitionsChange And Transitions

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Apr 15, 2025

Real talk about being menstrual mess and shame around it! (Men, this matters for you, too!)

This email is messy. So am I. Let's about periods, shame, softness, and why we all need more compassion and normalise that being messy is human, too.

Essi Auguste Virtanen

Change And TransitionsChange And Transitions

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Apr 08, 2025

Landing back home after 6 months on the road: Here’s what I learned!

Living out of a suitcase showed me what I truly value, and it’s probably not what you think.

Essi Auguste Virtanen

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Apr 01, 2025

I took a phone break for the weekend, and this is what happened...

Could you go a weekend without your phone? I tried it, and wow! The impact it had on my wellbeing was incredible. I'll share my insights here.

Essi Auguste Virtanen

Change And TransitionsChange And Transitions

Mar 25, 2025

Navigating friendship breakups 💔

Breakups aren’t just romantic. Losing a friend hurts, too. Here's how to grieve and move through those changes leaning into allowing and trust.

Essi Auguste Virtanen

Connection ToolsConnection Tools

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Mar 18, 2025

🌱 Spring Into Action: Let's Unlock What Lights You Up!

Spring isn’t just about external change—it’s about realigning with what sets your soul on fire. If you want to set and achieve your goals before the summer, this letter is for you!

Essi Auguste Virtanen

Living CourageouslyLiving Courageously

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Mar 11, 2025

The Heart of Self-Respect (and How to Cultivate It)

Do you struggle with saying no? Over-explaining? Putting yourself last? These might be signs that your self-respect needs attention. Let’s explore how to change that.

Essi Auguste Virtanen

Connection ToolsConnection Tools

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Mar 04, 2025

Nurturing your morning: Six heartful practices for a positive start

This week, I want to share the self-connecting practices I rely on for the most positive, connected start for the day.

Essi Auguste Virtanen

Connection ToolsConnection Tools

Feb 25, 2025

Feeling exhaustion? Me, too. Let's talk about it. 😴

Recognize the unique forms of exhaustion you're experiencing and how to find the right way to rest through it with more ease.

Essi Auguste Virtanen

Living CourageouslyLiving Courageously

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Feb 18, 2025

What could happen if you accepted your reality instead of resisting it?

What if the key to joy, peace, and fulfilment is to flow with the river of life and not swim against its current? (Warning: Real talk! No sugar coating!)

Essi Auguste Virtanen

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Feb 11, 2025

A Hug for Your Heart This Valentine’s 💌 (And an Invitation)

Valentine's week can come up with many feelings. You’re not alone. Here’s an invitation to reconnect—with yourself and others and remind ourselves how we need spaces to be seen and heard. 💛

Essi Auguste Virtanen

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