Owning Her Space

Real stories. Real women. Real next steps.

Owning Her Space

Real stories. Real women. Real next steps.

  • Thank the woman who got you this far

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    marinekerivel
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    I recently watched The Five-Star Weekend. No judgment please 😊 Now, I’ll admit, parts of it made me smile for all the wrong reasons. A beautiful house in Nantucket that somehow never seemed to need a dishwasher loading, a kitchen that remained spotless despite endless meals and, of course, a budget that appeared to have…

  • The Strong One

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    marinekerivel
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    For most of my life, I have been seen as the strong one. The one who stays calm when things get difficult. The one who gets on with it. Friends and colleagues have often told me that stress never seems to affect me. “You just breathe through it,” they say. And perhaps, from the outside,…

  • The bookshelves of our lives

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    marinekerivel
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    I love books. Always have. Recently, I was trying to create more space in our library room at home. Or perhaps “library” is a generous word for what is essentially a room with one entire wall covered in books… that also serves as a snug and, depending on the mood, occasionally a bar! As I…

  • When Doing Nothing Feels Impossible

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    marinekerivel
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    My husband often laughs when I say I need a holiday. Not because he disagrees that I’m tired. But because, according to him, I don’t actually know the meaning of “relaxing” or “doing nothing.” And if I’m honest… he may have a point. Even away from work, I will find something to organise.Something to improve.Something…

  • Maybe life isn’t about finding your one true purpose

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    marinekerivel
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    I’ve been thinking a lot recently about this idea of “finding your purpose.” It sounds inspiring. But if I’m honest, I also think it can feel incredibly intimidating. As if somewhere out there exists one perfect answer.One perfect path.One thing you are supposed to discover in order to finally feel fulfilled. And perhaps that’s why…

  • The moments where time disappears

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    marinekerivel
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    I’ve been thinking about this idea of flow. Not in a theoretical way. In a very simple, very real way. The moments where you lose track of time. For me, it happens outdoors. Walking through the fields and woods with my dog.Watching the seasons shift, almost imperceptibly.Noticing how the same path never really looks the…

  • The power of subtracting

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    marinekerivel
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    I came across an idea recently that made me stop and think. Like many of us, I often have a long mental list of things I’d like to improve or explore.A course I should take. A podcast to listen. A webinar to attend. A book to read. A project I want to start. A change…

  • You’re not short on time. You’re short on intentionality.

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    marinekerivel
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    When I talk to friends about Owning Her Space, the response I hear most often is: “You’re superwoman. I don’t have the time to do something like that.” I understand where that comes from.We’re busy. We’re tired. Life is full. But I don’t think this is really about time. Because the truth is, we all…