Weeknote 42/2026

After a two-week holiday, I returned to work. It surprised me when several colleagues asked if I was doing okay. Apparently, I was so quiet that it sparked their concern. This is a big contrast to how I was before the self-care holiday, when I carried a lot of internal tension and easily got triggered - signs that I was heading towards a burn-out? I guess the self-care did wonders for me; I am a much more zen person now, protecting my peace.I have visited the spa quite frequently lately, yet I couldn't resist going to Thermen Berendonck one more time. I made an exception because they were hosting special WM Aufguss '26 experiences, such as "Honey I'm Home" performed by sauna master Sigrid van Rijswijk and her partner Job Verheijen. She is the Aufguss world champion singles '25.Speaking of self-care, I recently switched up my skincare routine. I always thought I had dry skin due to a diagnosis from a beauty specialist years ago, but apparently, it is a bit more complicated. I have…