This week's episode is 3 of a 4 part mini-series on 'How to return to your essence'. in this week's episode I discusses the importance of being selective in order to get back to your essence. I dive into the concept of minimalism and cutting out excess and distractions in order to get closer to your most authentic self. I share a few personal experience of being selective in my jewellery business and the benefits it has brought me, such as clarify, less stress and standing out in the market. I touch on various themes in life where we can be selective with our time, the people we surround ourselves with, our environment, our wardrobe, and our work, and how this can create more space for the things we truly love. I encourage you to curate your life and make choices that align with your values and goals.

Main Topics Discussed

• Being selective is essential to getting back to your essence and living a fulfilled life.
• Minimalism and cutting out excess and distractions can bring clarity and focus.
• Choose quality over quantity.
• Being selective with your time, because time is your most precious resource that is NOT renewable!
• Being selective with the people you surround yourself with. DO your friends reflect your dreams and values?
• Being selective with your environment. How can you curate the space you are in to enhance your wellbeing?
• Being selective with your wardrobe. Choose for local, well crafted items instead of fast fashion.
• Being selective in the design process and your work. Strive for excellence but don't get caught up in perfectionism.
• Remember to be selective with love for yourself and others.

Thank you for listening. I hope this gave you some inspiration to filter out the things in your life that are no longer serving you, in order to make space for what really matters.

If you're curious to explore my work, you can visit my website juliaduff.nl to see my sterling silver jewellery with a very selective design aesthetic.

If you have any comments or stories to share, please reach out via my instagram @juliaduff.

Till next time.

Julia xxx