06/04/2026
Today in Poland people celebrate Śmigus-Dyngus - an Easter Monday tradition where people gently (or not ;)) splash each other with water. It symbolises cleansing, letting go of the old, and stepping into something new with fresh energy.
And this idea of renewal really stayed with me this week.
Because real change often feels exactly like that a shock at first. Unexpected, uncomfortable, sometimes even something we resist. But at the same time… refreshing, awakening, and necessary.
As an expat coach, I see and feel it this all the time. Moving to a new country, starting over, rebuilding routines, it’s not just exciting, it’s also confronting.
You’re constantly invited to let go of who you were and step into who you’re becoming.
Recently, I experienced this in a very physical way.
I spent a few hours in a 1:1 breathing session with Pavla here in Malta, based on the Wim Hof Method. Through breathwork, I slowed down, connected back to myself, and created space to feel.
And then came the ice bath - inside a freezer, filled with ice. :)
That first moment of cold felt like a shock to the system… just like change often does.
But when you stay, when you breathe through it instead of escaping, something shifts.
You realise you’re capable of more than you thought.
You feel stronger, calmer, more present.
This is why I believe so much in experiences like this.
Because sometimes, to grow, we don’t need more thinking, we need to feel, to experience, to move through discomfort in a safe space.
If you’re navigating change, feeling overwhelmed, or simply curious to explore your limits in a supportive way, this kind of work is something I truly recommend.
And if you want to know more, just reach out 🤍 😊
