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Keeping the faith
Musings on personal growth, health and spirituality
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Lessons from hopelessness
Lately, I have been feeling a great deal of hopelessness. As much as I don't believe in magic solutions, as much as I've planned to work...

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Apr 22, 20242 min read


Confidence and communication
Many people discuss the challenges of accessing a psychiatrist or scheduling an appointment with a psychologist. Improving those services...

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Oct 30, 20232 min read


The different parts of myself
Having recently read No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz, I better understood the challenges I have been facing. The author of this book...

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Oct 27, 20232 min read


If I'm being completely honest
I've been allowing myself to be bothered by things instead of addressing them immediately. Combining codependency with minimizing my...

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Sep 28, 20232 min read


Emotional processing
In our society, you are not typically taught how to manage your emotions unless you actively seek that knowledge. Learning about our...

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Jul 27, 20233 min read


A visit to a psychologist
Although much attention is given to seeking advice from a psychologist, there is less emphasis on the specific activities that take place...

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Jul 5, 20232 min read


Active listening in a safe space
Throughout the years, I have been frustrated when attempting to communicate my struggles to others, as I have not received the desired or...

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Jun 21, 20232 min read


Matters of the heart
This past Sunday, I graduated from Your Personal Transformation, a nine-month journey of introspection at Starcodes Academy. Last autumn,...

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May 9, 20233 min read


The freedom to feel
There are emotions inside me that I find difficult to connect with. I feel weighed down by these feelings that not only cause me physical...

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Feb 5, 20232 min read


Emotional regulation
Lately, I have been contemplating emotional regulation, which involves the capacity to adjust or manage one's emotional state....

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Jan 1, 20232 min read


One's well-being is not determined by chance
The other day, I noticed how much more peaceful I have become internally—it is becoming increasingly rare for anything to disrupt my...

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Oct 19, 20212 min read


Acceptance of what is
Experiencing discomfort in the left side of my chest extending to the shoulder blade, I inhale and exhale while getting comfortable on...

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Jul 21, 20212 min read


Emotional response to triggers
I'm improving my ability to handle triggers more effectively. Triggers are circumstances in which a person, place, or thing evokes strong...

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Mar 11, 20212 min read


Fear of judgement or disapproval
Lately, I've been contemplating how socially acceptable it is for individuals to pass judgment or feel offended by others, even if they...

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Mar 1, 20212 min read


Learning to set healthy boundaries
I found it difficult to contain my impatience as I had to politely listen to the group members sharing their experiences. Despite being a...

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Nov 18, 20202 min read


A struggle between opposing forces
These days, I'm struggling with myself. On certain mornings, I wake up feeling energized and eager to start my day by being productive at...

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Jun 30, 20203 min read


Sadness in the age of a virus
I am feeling sad. I acknowledge that I am doing well; I have a home and an abundance of food, and despite being jobless, my financial...

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Apr 24, 20202 min read


How do you express your love?
The philosophy of the five love languages is grounded in the idea that we employ various methods to demonstrate love and affection, such...

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Mar 9, 20152 min read


Victims of bullying
Two years ago, an 11-year-old boy tragically ended his life due to the unbearable bullying he was enduring. I recall everyone being...

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Oct 8, 20132 min read


Facing fear
I am very conscious that the year is almost over, and I am also aware of the concept of setting a goal for each month of this year....

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Nov 21, 20123 min read
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