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Keeping the faith
Musings on personal growth, health and spirituality
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The source of happiness
I haven't been feeling well lately, so I've been contemplating ways to improve my well-being. By seeking reasons for happiness, you can...

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Jul 5, 20212 min read
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Acquiring wisdom through challenges
The past year and a half has been quite unusual. Since losing my job and the outbreak of Covid-19 in this country, I have been spending a...

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Jun 9, 20212 min read
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Improving habits leads to a better life
I have been avoiding creating a consistent daily routine for a while. The idea of repeating the same activities daily, especially when...

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Jun 1, 20212 min read
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Long-term unemployment
I am concerned because I lost my job a year and a half ago. Although I currently have a temporary job, it is not enough to compensate for...

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May 26, 20212 min read
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Amid a panic attack
Beginning a temporary position, I was recruited by a lecturer at the University of Iceland to establish a website for a particular...

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May 20, 20212 min read
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Light and shadows
Recently, there has been a growing trend of men stepping up and owning their actions, demonstrating a readiness to reflect on whether...

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May 14, 20212 min read
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Cycles of life
In a short while, I will have been jobless for a year and a half. After losing my job, I never imagined I would still be in the same...

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Apr 23, 20212 min read
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Back to school
As I'm completing a semester at the University of Iceland, I have been unable to dedicate much time to writing in recent weeks. I have...

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Apr 12, 20213 min read
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Doing or being
After weeks of needing to organize myself effectively and ensure I finished specific tasks daily, I realized that I had started feeling...

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Mar 17, 20212 min read
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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
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Pain is not a disease
In a blog post I wrote a few years back, I expressed my belief that depression should not be seen as a disease. I argued because, having...

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Feb 23, 20213 min read
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Being honest and open
I have been thinking about the truth for the last few weeks. My intention in my writing has consistently been to be transparent and...

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Feb 12, 20212 min read
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A beautiful morning
Every morning when I woke up, I was accustomed to the dread pouring over me as soon as I became aware enough to understand that a new day...

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Jan 28, 20212 min read
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A life of hypervigilance
A little over six months ago, I sat in a cafe with a latte, sourdough bread with pesto and a book to read.* While flipping through the...

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Jan 19, 20213 min read
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On my terms
Once again, I have resumed my university studies. Although I had not planned to return to university, I found no reason to decline the...

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Jan 14, 20213 min read
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A new year; new opportunities
I enjoy milestones because they allow me to evaluate my current position and determine my future direction. As I enter the new year, my...

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Jan 4, 20212 min read
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The basis of self-cultivation
I was introduced to meditation and mindfulness about ten years ago, and using such a practice has improved my life. At first, I became...

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Dec 8, 20202 min read
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Education is an opportunity
While I was employed, I wished to take certain courses, but I didn't give them top priority due to my full-time work commitments. Upon...

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Dec 3, 20203 min read
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Recovering anxiety patient
For a significant amount of time, I struggled with anxiety that significantly impeded my daily tasks. Having dealt with that anxiety to...

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Nov 30, 20203 min read
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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
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