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Sauna, Sea, Sisu: Finnish Ritual to Reset

Sauna, Sea, Sisu: Finnish Ritual to Reset

Science backs it. Finnish tradition proves it. Here’s why heat and cold therapy has timeless benefits for the body, mind, and spirit.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Living CourageouslyLiving Courageously
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From "I can't" to "I can"

From "I can't" to "I can"

What high jumping, cold plunging, and public speaking taught me about fear, belief, and why the only real limit is the one in your mind.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Heartful StoriesHeartful Stories
Becoming a Godmother: Thoughts on love at first meeting

Becoming a Godmother: Thoughts on love at first meeting

A tiny hand, a big shift in my heart—and the kind of love I didn’t expect.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
WellbeingWellbeing
The most efficient way to work: Adjust your sails and respect the wind

The most efficient way to work: Adjust your sails and respect the wind

Here's what working smart really looks like.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
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I woke up at 4am and had a savouring slow morning — here’s what happened.

I woke up at 4am and had a savouring slow morning — here’s what happened.

Slowing down is the secret to sustainable energy and being able to savour life. Let me show you how.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Heartful StoriesHeartful Stories
First Men's Walk & Talk: You won't believe what they talked about

First Men's Walk & Talk: You won't believe what they talked about

Reminder why we need spaces where all humans can just be and speak what is close to our hearts. That kind of light is needed in this world!

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Connection ToolsConnection Tools
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Walking side by side - Why walking and talking is so powerful?

Walking side by side - Why walking and talking is so powerful?

Eye to eye can feel intense. But side by side? That’s where true connection flows.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Living CourageouslyLiving Courageously
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A room full of senior men. A talk on connection. Here’s what happened.

A room full of senior men. A talk on connection. Here’s what happened.

I didn’t change who I was to fit the room. I brought who I am. That made all the difference.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Living CourageouslyLiving Courageously
How do you know you've found a heartful calling?

How do you know you've found a heartful calling?

Here's what I learned missing my deadline to write this letter about flow state, and how what lights us up guide us where we're meant to be.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Living CourageouslyLiving Courageously
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Measuring success differently: it's not about numbers but about impact

Measuring success differently: it's not about numbers but about impact

We all get disheartened by rejection, low turnout or low number of likes. Numbers are everywhere, but what if success isn't about how many, but how you made them feel?

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Connection ToolsConnection Tools
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Taking a pause, and lots of walks, to reset and reconnect 🚶‍♀️

Taking a pause, and lots of walks, to reset and reconnect 🚶‍♀️

I’m prioritising walking, rest, and connection this week, and inviting you to join me to do the same.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
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Real talk about men's mental health & invitation to change it.

Real talk about men's mental health & invitation to change it.

Let's talk about the quiet crisis we can’t ignore, and why this next chapter of Connected You matters. You can play your part in it, too.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
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