Tone Breistrand
Bio
Hi there! I am a Norwegian writer living in London. I like to write about love, Disney and finding happiness.
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My Marathon Playlist
I recently ran my first ever marathon. When preparing my playlist for the run, I didn't find many playlists to choose from, so I decided to post mine. Of course, everyone's taste in music is different, and to be fair, my list is a good ol' bag of mixed goods.
By Tone Breistrand9 months ago in Beat
10 Disney Songs for Singing Along to
In need of a cheering up or just wanna have a good time? Popping on some great Disney tunes and letting your vocal cords loose is a pretty good recipe for both. Here are ten Disney songs that are ideal for singing along to, regardless of your skill level.
By Tone Breistrand12 months ago in Beat
Stop Romanticising Violence
I'm sure by now everyone has heard about or seen the infamous Oscars 2022 moment where actor Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock. The latter had made a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head, and her husband reacted with violence. He walked up on stage where Chris Rock was standing, slapped him across the face, returned to his seat and shouted "Keep my wife's name out your fucking mouth!" twice.
By Tone Breistrand12 months ago in Journal
Intrusive Questions to Stop Asking People
People are curious and nosy, we all know that. But with certain topics it's better to leave yourself out of it and let people handle their own business. Here are a few examples of intrusive questions that you really shouldn't be asking people unless they welcome the conversation.
By Tone Breistrandabout a year ago in Humans
10 Disney Songs for Nostalgia
I think most people who grew up with Disney can have feelings of joy provoked when listening to certain songs. Music does a great job taking us back to places of happiness, and this is especially true for songs that hold the power of Disney Magic. Here are ten nostalgic Disney songs that I hope will make you smile today.
By Tone Breistrandabout a year ago in Beat
The New Year Doesn't Change Anything
A lot of people see the new year as a time to start fresh and do the whole "new year new me" thing. I think it's great that people can find motivation in our calendars changing, but it also leads to a lot of people putting a whole lot of pressure on themselves by setting unrealistic goals.
By Tone Breistrandabout a year ago in Motivation
Change Your Life for the Better
Even though we're often told that the past is in the past and we should never look back, it's sometimes nice to take a look behind us to see how far we've come. Reflecting on how our lives were before can help us realise how much we've improved our lives and how much better we're doing now.
By Tone Breistrandabout a year ago in Motivation
10 Disney Songs for Feeling Unstoppable
Disney movies have endless amounts of positive energy and motivational speeches hidden in their musical pieces, which have the power to lift your mood and make you inspired. Let's borrow some motivation from the characters it was meant for, and spread the joy and strength to everyone around us.
By Tone Breistrandabout a year ago in Beat
Accurate Representation is Important
I was thrilled when Disney released the trailer for "Encanto". Not just for their more recent branch of more diverse movies and the representation of different cultures, or the fact that the movie seems like a blast with great animation and music, but for the simple fact that Mirabel, the movie's main character, wears glasses.
By Tone Breistrandabout a year ago in Geeks
Get Rid of Your Bad Friends
As we grow up it becomes more and more obvious to us that what kind of people we surround ourselves with, significantly can affect how we feel. Friends are usually big parts of our lives, and that means you should really be picky about who you allow into it. It's time to get rid of the bad ones.
By Tone Breistrandabout a year ago in Humans
