Since moving to Sweden, one of the biggest internal shifts I’ve noticed is how I define success. Back in Germany, success often meant visibility, achievement, income, recognition. I measured my worth in outcomes, in how much I could accomplish within a certain time frame.
But here, surrounded by quiet forests and long stretches of untouched snow, I’ve begun to ask myself deeper questions:
What does fulfillment feel like, beyond performance?
Who am I, when no one is watching?
Can I live a good life without constantly proving that it is one?
And slowly, my definition of success is changing.
Success is:
✨ A peaceful nervous system
✨ Children who feel safe and curious
✨ A home where we laugh, rest, and grow
✨ Time to write, to reflect, to breathe
✨ The courage to follow what feels right, not what looks impressive
This isn’t always easy. I still feel the pull of the old definitions—especially when I see others rushing ahead, building brands, launching projects, hitting milestones. But I’ve come to trust that depth over speed is the path that sustains me.
Creating While Healing
In this new chapter of my life, I’m learning that creativity and healing are not separate. They feed each other.
When I create something—a post, a thought, a quiet reflection—I’m not doing it for likes or approval. I’m doing it to stay connected. To myself. To you. To what matters.
And I’ve realized: the more honest I am, the more resonance I create. People don’t need polished perfection. They need realness. Truth. Something that reminds them that they’re not alone.
So here I am, still building, still becoming. Still learning to speak the language—both the Swedish one, and the deeper, quieter language of my own soul.
Thank You for Being Here
If you’re reading this, thank you. For being curious. For witnessing this journey. For reminding me that we are all in motion—constantly shedding, growing, beginning again.
This Hive blog is a place where I hope to share not only the beauty of Sweden, but the raw, real process of becoming.
More soon. With warmth and wonder,
Sandra
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