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Burnout Recovery

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This practice calmed my nervous system more than anything else

Feb 24, 2026

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5 min read

This practice calmed my nervous system more than anything else

For the overstimulated, the tired the giving-too-much souls, this meditation practice is a game-changer.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Real Talk

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When walking in wellies became a return to myself

Feb 17, 2026

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5 min read

When walking in wellies became a return to myself

From being a farm girl to big cities, and back to myself. Expansion isn’t always outward. Sometimes it’s a return.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Wellbeing

What One-Month Caffeine Detox Taught Me ☕️

Feb 3, 2026

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6 min read

What One-Month Caffeine Detox Taught Me ☕️

I quit coffee for a month... and wow, I have thoughts. 😂

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Real Talk

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The real reason we burn out (hint: it’s not working hard)

Jan 27, 2026

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6 min read

The real reason we burn out (hint: it’s not working hard)

Real talk about burn out inspired by my therapist plus crushing this "new year, new me" myth.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Essi Recommends

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How to find light in dark times

Jan 13, 2026

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7 min read

How to find light in dark times

8 ways I’m bringing light into a season that might feel heavy and dark — and how you can do it, too.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Real Talk

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Depressed? Then, you need deep rest.

Jan 6, 2026

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5 min read

Depressed? Then, you need deep rest.

What if depression is your soul asking you to stop avoiding your truth—and guiding you back home to your authentic self?

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Mindful Moments

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A reminder: do Christmas your way 🤍

Dec 23, 2025

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4 min read

A reminder: do Christmas your way 🤍

A gentle Christmas message about honouring your truth, holding many emotions at once, and staying connected — to yourself, to others, and to something greater.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Connection Tools

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A winter shift and simple rituals that carry me through

Nov 18, 2025

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5 min read

A winter shift and simple rituals that carry me through

What’s helping me reconnect with myself after a big move and burnout as the days grow colder.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Heartful Stories

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200 people. One song. Here’s what happened.

Nov 11, 2025

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4 min read

200 people. One song. Here’s what happened.

Strangers came together for one night to sing and what unfolded was pure harmony, healing, and a reminder that human connection truly changes us, for good.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Change And Transitions

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No-vember: what do you need to say no to?

Nov 4, 2025

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5 min read

No-vember: what do you need to say no to?

This month is an invitation to pause, release, and lovingly say no to what no longer aligns. So there’s room for what’s meant to flow in.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Mindful Moments

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🌳 Embracing the unknown, one breath at a time

Oct 14, 2025

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4 min read

🌳 Embracing the unknown, one breath at a time

What an ancient oak and Buddhist wisdom taught me about presence and trust.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Real Talk

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Autumn’s reminder: you don’t have to sprint all year

Sep 30, 2025

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3 min read

Autumn’s reminder: you don’t have to sprint all year

Nature slows down, maybe it’s time you do, too.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Real Talk

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The Wake-Up Call I Didn’t Want but Needed

Sep 23, 2025

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7 min read

The Wake-Up Call I Didn’t Want but Needed

Here’s what I learned when someone close to me said I wasn’t listening. Sometimes truth stings—but it shows us what needs to change.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

#CommunityEvents

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Hope: The Light We Carry Through the Dark

Sep 9, 2025

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6 min read

Hope: The Light We Carry Through the Dark

It's suicide awareness week, and it's made me think how even in the darkest tunnels, hope is the torch that keeps us moving forward.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Real Talk

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Defining success: what really matters?

Sep 2, 2025

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5 min read

Defining success: what really matters?

These three questions will help you define success on your own terms. Let’s explore success from the heart, not from what society expects.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Real Talk

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Short fuse, sad songs, chocolate cravings - let’s talk PMS (men, this is for you, too)

Aug 26, 2025

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5 min read

Short fuse, sad songs, chocolate cravings - let’s talk PMS (men, this is for you, too)

This is biology, not drama. And men — this is relationship gold, if you get it.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Essi Recommends

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Sauna, Sea, Sisu: Finnish Ritual to Reset

Aug 19, 2025

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5 min read

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

Wellbeing

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

Jul 29, 2025

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5 min read

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

Essi Recommends

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

Jul 22, 2025

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4 min read

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

Connection Tools

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

Jul 8, 2025

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6 min read

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

Connection Tools

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

Jun 10, 2025

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6 min read

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

Real Talk

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

Jun 3, 2025

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6 min read

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

Wellbeing

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

May 20, 2025

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8 min read

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

Living Courageously

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Behind the Smiles: Real Talk on High-Functioning Depression

May 6, 2025

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6 min read

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

Change And Transitions

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

Apr 15, 2025

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5 min read

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
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