The Un-Journal Test Pilot Quiz
I’ve been messing around with these silly prompts for over 10 years — now I want to see if they work for other perfectionists, overthinkers, and “I’ll-do-it-right-tomorrow” types (aka, my people). Before it launches, I need a few brave test pilots to try them out and tell me what lands and what totally flops.
If you’re ready to play (and maybe laugh at yourself in the process), start below 👇
The Un-Journal Test Pilot Quiz
Mariska van Heel Recovering Perfectionist, Practicing Player
I’m testing a bunch of silly, playful journal prompts — and I need test pilots.
👉 Sign up if you’re curious whether life feels lighter when you stop doing it “perfect.”
Tell me how life feels for you right now. I’ll match you with experiments that feel simple, doable, and playful.
Will you give me feedback when I ask for it or if something feels confusing or not fun?
Mariska van Heel Recovering Perfectionist, Practicing Player
🎈 I’m not looking for polished essays — just a quick “this worked / this was confusing.” That’s enough to help me shape The Un-Journal.
How do you feel about experiments with no rules, no grades, and no “right way” to do them?
Mariska van Heel Recovering Perfectionist, Practicing Player
This is the heart of The Un-Journal — no right answers, no gold stars. Just playful tests to see what happens when you drop the “perfect” and let yourself try.
Which vibe best describes your daily life right now?
Mariska van Heel Recovering Perfectionist, Practicing Player
👉 This helps me see where you’re starting from. Busy brain? No fun? Always rushing? I’ll shape the prompts so they meet you where you are.
What do you want MOST from these experiments?
Mariska van Heel Recovering Perfectionist, Practicing Player
👉 Your “why” matters. Whether it’s less pressure, more laughter, or just noticing something new — knowing this helps me fine-tune what I send.
When I send you a prompt, what’s most important?
Mariska van Heel Recovering Perfectionist, Practicing Player
👉 Everyone values something different — quick and easy, playful, clear, or smile-inducing. Your pick helps me check if the prompts hit the mark.
How many prompts are you up for testing?
Mariska van Heel Recovering Perfectionist, Practicing Player
👉 This is about commitment without pressure. A week, two, or a full 30 days — whatever you choose helps me plan and not overload you.
✍️ Final Step: Tester Sign-Up
Pop in your name and email to finish your tester application. I’ll be picking the people who look most likely to actually play along — because that’s what makes this free test round useful for everyone.
Mariska van Heel Recovering Perfectionist, Practicing Player
This is the only time The Un-Journal will be tested for free. If I run another round later, it’ll be the polished version with a big discount — but not free anymore. Within 48 hours I’ll email you to let you know if you’re in, and what happens next.
Don’t worry — you can unsubscribe anytime, no hard feelings.
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Tell me how life feels for you right now. I’ll match you with experiments that feel simple, doable, and playful.

My Body Called Bullsh*t — And I Listened

I’ve been the medical mystery, the burnout case, the car-crash survivor, the “try another pill” patient. None of it fixed me.

So I taught myself — science, woo, trial, error, repeat — and stitched together my own map.

Three years ago I left the Netherlands for Mexico, and life on a ranch in the mountains is now part of the experiment too.

This space is where I share the scraps, rants, and weird insights that kept me alive — in case they help you too.
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Wander with me
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. That’s just marketing. What I share here are real things I’ve lived — what I’ve tested, what helped, and what didn’t. Not advice. Just what worked for me.
Wander with me. Use what lands. Trust your own way.