Madeleine Wideland

When life slows us down, we start to see what’s actually sustainable — and what isn’t. We notice what truly matters, which rhythms feel right, and what we can gently release.

This is an old post, written in late 2021, but the content is still valid, so keep on reading! How I changed my life completely in less than a year ..including quitting my dayjob, starting a business and moving house. Exactly one year ago I sat by my desk in the office and my boss told me and the other two women in our team that the pandemic was spreading quickly and that we needed to work from home for a while. So, with very little preparations - we packed our laptops and said See you soon,...

When I sent in my resignation, I felt physically ill. Once I was even about to withdraw it. But I didn’t, and today, two and a half years later, I can say with conviction that it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. THAT WAS A BRAVE ACT! I wasn't brave, I made a brave choice even though I was scared as hell!