Hello, I'm Olle.
Welcome to my little corner of the web.
I'm a psychologist in training, a writer, and an avid baker of carrot cakes. I write from my home in Sweden about human minds, self-understanding, and the quiet art of paying attention.
This site is built for lingering rather than scrolling. Take off your coat, have a wander, and say hello if something catches your eye.
Right now · Autumn in Sweden
- Residency: Getting ready for my psychology clinical year.
- Routines: Evening gym sessions, hot saunas, and cooking more healthy food.
- Tending: Giving this site fresh care, from slash pages to new essays.
Books & research
- My Books
Longer-form projects and volumes on self-understanding, habits, and intentional living. - Master's Thesis: Do we think alike?
Research from Karolinska Institutet on how to better measure non-suicidal self-injury.
A few favourite essays
If you are new here, these are some of the pieces closest to my heart:
- I’m not coming out, I’m letting people in
Reframing vulnerability, belonging, and who we choose to welcome into our inner world. - Things I believe
Principles I return to when life feels noisy or complicated. - My three words for 2026
Annual intentions guiding my choices, habits, and focus. - Go with a group
Why we rarely reach meaningful destinations alone, and the quiet relief of shared effort. - Book club books
Books that sparked the most honest conversations with friends.
Say hello
Letters from readers are always welcome. Tell me what you are reading, baking, or thinking about.