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The 'magic' 21 days

Recently I read somewhere that it would take 21 days for something constant to become a habit. When you drink six mugs of coffee every day or, for example, a glass of wine during…
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Beer is cool?

Dear IkPassers, our 40 days have been over for a while. I'll be honest: at the start of this second campaign I was full of confidence and not drinking went…
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Final

When I participated in IkPas for the very first time two years ago, I counted down the days until it was over. Literally and figuratively. I couldn't wait for the…
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Taboo or not taboo

This week I am writing my sixth blog for Ik Pas. Next week the last one, 'le grand finale'. I signed up with the organization to write the blogs. On…
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Reset

Two years ago, my cardiologist once suggested not drinking for 6-8 weeks in order to measure the effect of alcohol on my arrhythmias. I looked at him with concern, apparently, because he…
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Jesus

I'm sure when you read the title you thought for a moment: "Huh, what is this about again?". Don't worry, I'm certainly not going to preach the gospel.…
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Five stars

A few years ago my friend Beatrijs* really had to take a break. Alone, without her children, she went to a Five Star Resort (her own words) for 6 weeks…
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To elect

Last week's election results had a lot to do with it. Disbelief, confirmation, trembling and euphoria are sweeping the land. Politics is discussed in all sorts of places: work is all about…
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