DISCOVER YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the My Life Coaching Hub blog. Today I’m sharing something very personal. After 25 years in a long-term relationship, I found myself single again. My own coach gently challenged me to go on 5 dates. At first, it felt quite vulnerable, but it turned out to be one of the most insightful journeys I’ve taken. Here’s what unfolded: Date 1 was very physical and sensual. It was exciting and brought me fully into the present moment, yet it left me

A Personal Encounter That Reminds Us to Cherish the Ordinary Michelle Muus photography Hello dear readers of MyLifeCoachingHub, Five years ago, in 2021, I stepped away from teaching and mentoring students at the university. It was a chapter I closed with mixed emotions, but one that left me with lasting connections. Just a few days ago, I had the privilege of reconnecting with one of my most memorable former students—a woman who was always authentic, headstrong, intelligent,

The pure white snow blanketing the Netherlands right now transports me straight back to my happiest childhood winters. Schools closed, endless hours outdoors—building snowmen, skiing or sledding down neighborhood hills, skating on frozen canals. The crisp crunch of dry snow underfoot, the ethereal light that made dark winters feel bright, as if night never fully arrived. Constant magic everywhere. Wet feet, rosy red cheeks, endless laughter. Coming inside for steaming hot cho

A Reflective Pause in the Midst of the Holiday Season Hello dear readers of MyLifeCoachingHub, As the twinkling lights brighten our homes and the air fills with the scent of cinnamon and pine, Christmas time arrives once again. For many, it's a season of diverse dreams and expectations. What does it mean for you? Is it the joy of feeling free—unburdened by daily routines? Perhaps it's cherishing moments with family and friends, gathering around the table with laughter a

As a young girl, I would transform our living room into my own grand stage. With Raffaella Carrà's vibrant music blasting from the record player, I'd drape pieces of fabric around myself like a glamorous dress, slip into my mother's oversized high heels, and layer on her makeup. Sometimes I'd perform atop the coffee table, other times I'd make a dramatic entrance descending the stairs in our apartment building, feeling every bit the celebrity. I'd sing at the top of my lungs,

Have you ever felt that quiet pull inside — a gut feeling urging you to take a different direction, even when everything around you says "stay safe, stay familiar"? Walking a new path means daring to let go of everything you know and trust. It’s about listening to that inner voice without fear or doubt. This often goes against the stream of the external world — societal expectations, familiar routines, and the comfort of the known. But here's the truth: it's exactly what we n