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Advent experienced differently: a ritual for mindful self-compassion
The Advent season is a special time of year – full of lights, traditions, and moments of reflection. At the same time, it can challenge us with stress, busyness, and endless to-do lists. For highly sensitive individuals , but not only for them, this period can become a real challenge. Between gift lists, year-end tasks, and social obligations, there is often little space for what truly matters: time for ourselves. This is exactly where the opportunity lies: Advent can be a mo
Nicole Ardin
5 days ago3 min read


When the World Slows Down: What Autumn Teaches the Highly Sensitive Soul
To me, there is something truly sacred about this time of year. As autumn deepens, nature invites us to slow down, to turn inward, to reflect. It reminds us of cycles, endings, and the quiet wisdom that comes with letting go. For many of us who experience the world deeply — the empaths, the intuitives, he ones who seem to feel more deeply — this season feels like home. Having a more finely tuned nervous system myself — what science calls Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS)
Nicole Ardin
Oct 263 min read


Understanding High Sensitivity in a Neurodiverse World
Why We Should Take the Concept of High Sensitivity Seriously – and Look at It Differentiatedly High sensitivity has long outgrown its niche. On social media, in self-help books and podcasts, the topic appears more and more often – often wrapped in a gentle touch of mysticism and the promise of being “different.”Yet somewhere between Instagram self-tests and scientific research on sensory processing lies a large grey zone. While many people recognize themselves in the term, th
Nicole Ardin
Oct 195 min read


The Dark Side of Harmony: Why avoiding conflict creates unhealthy teams
In many organizations, there’s an unspoken rule: “Don’t rock the boat.” Criticism gets swallowed, conflicts are postponed, and those who dare to call things by their name are quickly labeled as “difficult.”But this silence comes at a cost – psychological, emotional, and structural. Because behind apparent calm often lurks chronic stress.When people constantly monitor what they’re not allowed to say, it doesn’t create team spirit – it creates pressure to conform.And that pres
Nicole Ardin
Oct 184 min read


Healthy Workplaces: It’s Time We Talk About the System, Not Just the Symptoms
Let’s dig into some pure Rebel energy and challenge the status quo! When mental health at work is discussed, the focus is often on the individual : build resilience, practice mindfulness, manage stress. Then comes the leadership angle: lead with empathy, build psychological safety, model healthy boundaries. And yes, all of that matters, But if we stop there, we miss the bigger picture. Because no amount of breathing exercises can fix a broken system. No leadership workshop
Nicole Ardin
Oct 155 min read


Healing a Dysregulated Nervous System: From Hyperalert to Recalibrated
So, you've journeyed with us through understanding stress , its hidden costs , early warning signs , daily relief tools , and building...
Nicole Ardin
Oct 106 min read


Taking Accountability Without Gaslighting: Why ‘It’s Not My Fault You’re Triggered’ Can Be Toxic
We’ve all heard it—or maybe even said it ourselves: “I’m not responsible for your feelings. You’re triggered; that’s on you.” On the...
Nicole Ardin
Oct 43 min read


Building Long-Term Resilience: Sustainable Habits for Stress Management
We’ve already talked about what stress does to your body and mind, the hidden costs when it sticks around, how to spot it early, and the...
Nicole Ardin
Oct 33 min read


Busting the Pink-and-Blue Brain Myth: Why Human Potential Is Bigger Than Gender Roles
We’ve all heard them: “Men are hunters, women are gatherers.” “Men are logical, women are emotional.” Or the infamous pop-psychology...
Nicole Ardin
Oct 25 min read


Science-Backed Tools for Everyday Stress Relief
We’ve already been down the rabbit hole: what stress actually is and what it does in your body and brain, what it quietly costs you when...
Nicole Ardin
Sep 263 min read


Spot the Signs: How to Recognize When Stress Becomes Too Much
Ever catch yourself snapping at a colleague over something small, forgetting what you were about to say, or feeling completely drained by...
Nicole Ardin
Sep 192 min read


The Hidden Costs of Stress: From Sleepless Nights to Burnout
Stress doesn’t always show up as a dramatic breakdown. More often, it creeps in quietly — a night of poor sleep, a short fuse in a...
Nicole Ardin
Sep 122 min read


Stress 101: What’s Really Going on in Your Body and Mind
Stress. The word alone can make our shoulders tense up. Yet stress isn’t automatically a villain in our lives — it’s one of the oldest...
Nicole Ardin
Sep 54 min read


Healthy relationships: Why subtle words and gestures matter most
When we picture what breaks a relationship, we usually think big: betrayal, neglect, screaming fights. What we rarely think about are the...
Nicole Ardin
Aug 304 min read


Resilience: What's the real deal?
When it comes to mental health, one term almost always comes up: resilience . It is often treated as a magic word when it comes to...
Nicole Ardin
Aug 224 min read


Prevention instead of Reaction: Why mental health deserves more attention
Perhaps some of you have already noticed : Psychotherapeutic care in Switzerland is in crisis. Waiting times of several months,...
Nicole Ardin
Aug 173 min read


„Everything was better in the past“ – Myth or Reality?
Ah, the classic: “Everything was better in the past.” We’ve all heard it – especially when it comes to marriage, family, or societal...
Nicole Ardin
Aug 172 min read


What Does It Mean to Have It All? When the outside looks perfect, but something still feels off inside.
We don’t always say it out loud — but many of us know the feeling. On paper, life looks picture-perfect: a steady job, a partner, maybe...
Nicole Ardin
Jul 136 min read


More than hot air: why conscious breathing is an underestimated super tool
Breathing – We Do It Anyway. So Why All the Fuss? That’s what many people think. And that's exactly why breathwork is often dismissed –...
Nicole Ardin
Jul 54 min read


Reading Between the Lines: What Subtle Cues Reveal About Power, Trust, and Human Connection
Ever walked into a meeting and immediately sensed something was off —even though no one said a word? Or left a conversation feeling...
Nicole Ardin
Jul 35 min read
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