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A calm, softly lit winter interior scene, with lake seen through the window. A middle aged man is sitting quietly by a window with a warm mug in his hands, Christmas lights blurred in the background. No smiles, no sadness - just stillness, reflection, and emotional depth.

Be kinder than you think you need to be this Christmas

Christmas often intensifies pressure, loneliness, and unspoken exhaustion. This post explores why kindness matters more than ever, how small boundaries protect your energy, and why checking in on the people who always seem “fine” can change everything. Especially at this time of year.

Heike Schimanski

4 min read

A healthy apple tree with the seaside in the background, and a pile of rotten apples in the front. There're flies buzzing around the rotten ones.

What Shaped Me (And Why I Still Believe In Good Men)

I’ve lived through darkness most people never see - and yet I’ve met men with integrity, kindness, and depth that changed everything I believed about them. This blog is the first time I speak openly about the experiences that shaped me and why I still dedicate my work to helping good men find their way back to themselves.

Heike Schimanski

6 min read