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Not quite introvert? Not quite extrovert? You might be an ambivert.

Not quite introvert? Not quite extrovert? You might be an ambivert.

Ambiverts walk the line between introversion and extroversion — and understanding this about your personality could be the first step to protecting your energy, prevent burnout and live a life that lights you up.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
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4 Years of Connected You! Our story and what's coming next! 🎉

4 Years of Connected You! Our story and what's coming next! 🎉

Four years ago, Connected You was just an idea. Today, it’s a heartful community. Here’s the story, and a look at all things what's coming in this next chapter of us.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Living CourageouslyLiving Courageously
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Behind the Smiles: Real Talk on High-Functioning Depression

Behind the Smiles: Real Talk on High-Functioning Depression

It's time we talked about the hidden suffering behind highly-functioning, how we can witness this in each other and heal together with these 5 steps.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Heartful StoriesHeartful Stories
11 strangers, 1 shared drawing: the magic of creating together 🎨

11 strangers, 1 shared drawing: the magic of creating together 🎨

What one spontaneous moment of 15-second sketches and 11 open hearts taught me about creativity and letting go.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Announcements & NewsAnnouncements & News
🌺 Come experience the magic of Bali with me? You’re invited to our first retreat! 🌺

🌺 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
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Change And TransitionsChange And Transitions
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Real talk about being menstrual mess and shame around it! (Men, this matters for you, too!)

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
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Change And TransitionsChange And Transitions
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Landing back home after 6 months on the road: Here’s what I learned!

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
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi RecommendsEssi Recommends
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I took a phone break for the weekend, and this is what happened...

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
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Change And TransitionsChange And Transitions
Navigating friendship breakups 💔

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
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Connection ToolsConnection Tools
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🌱 Spring Into Action: Let's Unlock What Lights You Up!

🌱 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
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Living CourageouslyLiving Courageously
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The Heart of Self-Respect (and How to Cultivate It)

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
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Connection ToolsConnection Tools
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Nurturing your morning: Six heartful practices for a positive start

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
Essi Auguste Virtanen
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