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Guðný Guðmundsdóttir

Keeping the faith
Musings on personal growth, health and spirituality
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An eternal beginner
Being a beginner has always been a challenge for me. I am drawn to practising yoga consistently and acquiring skills in singing and...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Nov 4, 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


Out of the comfort zone
At the conclusion of the sixth session of the Dale Carnegie course on public speaking I recently enrolled in, I thought, "I might excel...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Jun 25, 20202 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...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Apr 24, 20202 min read


The Five Personality Patterns (Characterology)
Hefur þú velt því fyrir þér af hverju þú bregðst við erfiðum aðstæðum á ákveðinn hátt, eða átt jafnvel erfitt með að eiga í samskiptum við á

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Mar 3, 20203 min read


The importance of observing one's thoughts
These days, I have all the time in the world. Since I'm unemployed but still paid, I don't have to be anywhere. I will be on vacation...

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Feb 24, 20202 min read


2020: A year of change
Árið 2020 byrjaði með látum. Fyrir jól hafði ég tekið þá ákvörðun að skrá mig á námskeiðið Hreint mataræði hjá Guðrúnu Bergmann, sem er þrig

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Feb 10, 20203 min read


Seeking mental help
I went to a psychologist for the first time when I was 18. During my elementary school years, I struggled with depression, but at that...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Nov 23, 20162 min read


My worst enemy
In 2015, I realized that I was the main barrier to my own success. During the year, I was lucky to have many opportunities to recognize...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Jan 1, 20162 min read


Positive changes
When discussing intricate changes, most individuals likely associate them with sickness, unemployment, or marital separation, which we...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Dec 10, 20152 min read


In the darkest of days
During this time of the year, as darkness sets in, many Icelanders experience seasonal depression disorder of some kind. I recently felt...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Sep 22, 20152 min read


Perpetrators of bullying
Currently, there is a campaign to increase awareness about bullying and collect funds for a communication centre to support children and...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Sep 12, 20152 min read


Overcoming insomnia
As far back as I can recall, I have struggled with falling asleep at night. When I was young, I envied my mother for being able to fall...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Sep 9, 20152 min read


A kindred spirit from a different era
From the moment I learned how to read, I devoted most of my time to it. I eagerly consumed any reading material within my reach, whether...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Nov 25, 20142 min read


The power of positive thinking
There is a lot of talk about the importance of having a positive attitude. However, some people are not convinced that it can...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Oct 27, 20143 min read


Suffering from anxiety
When I visited Subway recently, it brought back memories of how challenging it was for me to dine there during high school. The task...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Oct 4, 20142 min read


The healing power of meditation
These days, there is a lot of discussion about meditation, and it is well-deserved. Meditation is frequently included in lists of...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Sep 6, 20142 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...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Oct 8, 20132 min read


Facing fear
I am well aware that the year is nearing its end, and along with it, the idea of setting a goal for each month of the year. However, I...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Nov 21, 20123 min read


Adult child of an alcoholic
I found it truly inspiring to read an interview with a young girl who shared her experience of growing up with an alcoholic parent. This...

Guðný Guðmundsdóttir
Oct 20, 20122 min read
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