IS THIS YOU?

  • Would you like to do something joyful for yourself but don’t know where to start?

  • Do you feel too busy a lot of the time, and like there’s no room for things and activities that you actually enjoy? 

  • Do you feel like you’re not allowed to feel joyful because the world around you is in turmoil?

  • Do you sometimes feel lonely and miss connecting with like-minded people…

  • …or have you perhaps lost touch with finding joy (“Heiterkeit”) in everyday life?

HOW IT ALL STARTED - A NOTE FROM FOUNDER KATHARINA:

“Two years ago, I felt very similar to what is described above. In fact, I felt isolated and overwhelmed with my (at that point) fairly new double role as a mum and independent business owner.

I had lost touch with quite a few people from my time prior to having my son, and I found it way harder to consistently show up in my business. I found it harder to reach out to friends. I really missed feeling connected. I struggled to find time for myself and my well-being, let alone getting creative and trying out something new. I desperately wanted to change that, and guess what? I did.

Soon after I founded the Heiter Society – and it really changed things around for me:

I suddenly found myself surrounded by like-minded women: women who are creative, clever, kind, supportive, and real—women who have had a similar journey to me. I suddenly felt understood. I suddenly had people around me to share creative and fun experiences and workshops with. I suddenly had monthly sessions booked into my calendar that would allow me to learn, experiment, and help me feel more heiter and energized—not just in my personal but also business life. On top of that, I soon noticed that I felt calmer, optimistic, and even more resilient to the happenings around me.

 

Katharina Geissler-Evans, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, heiter

To me, the society is a safe and heiter haven filled with supportive friends. To me, it is a haven that has helped me get out of feeling isolated and overwhelmed. There’s no bigger joy than seeing our members experience the same now.”

WHAT’S INCLUDED - AN OVERVIEW

The aim of the society is to help you find and celebrate joy beyond the pages. By offering a variety of creative and mindful sessions, monthly get-togethers, a digital community page, regular meditation sessions and bonuses like The Heiter Society Book Club, we would like to enhance and strengthen feelings of Heiterkeit (which is German for joy) as well as the feeling of connection.

OUR WORKSHOPS + MEMBERS AREA

We always have a variety of mindful and creative as well as online coaching sessions planned for our members. Some of them are already up on the heiter website. Find out more here.

By joining The Heiter Society, not only do you get access to all live sessions but also a private membership area that will allow you to watch and dip in and out of the recordings of all heiter sessions, including the ones that were held in the past!

Examples of previous heiter sessions:

Painting with Sue Rapley Art, Yoga with Kat Amey, Macrame Session with Anne Rajoo, Calligraphy with Gaelle Jolly, Journaling with Nicole from Journal Junky, How to Make Natural Facial Skin Elixirs with Becky Cole, Photography Session with Vanessa Simpson, Baking with Amy Minichiello, Face Yoga with Sarika, Cooking with Chef Mel, Flower Wreath Making with Anna from Tales of Apple Tree House

HOW BECOMING A MEMBER WILL MAKE YOU FEEL

Becoming a society member will help you feel supported, connected & as a part of a tight-knit community. You will be full of optimism, and ready to see and enjoy all the heiter things that are available to you right now. Opposite feelings of Heiterkeit are feelings like loneliness and overwhelm. To work against them, we need to build relationships and true connections. Yes, chatting on social media is fun and can bring joy, but to truly enjoy ourselves is strongly linked to sharing experiences with others. By offering a community, regular get-togethers and heiter workshops, we help you to experience more joy, and that with ease: all you need to do is show up. We sort out the rest for you.

The Heiter Society membership is perfect for everyone who would like to have more moments of joy, expand their social circle, get creative and/or learn new skills, or simply have more “me-time” after work or when the kids are in bed.

What’s included:

  • monthly heiter sessions: creative and intentional online workshops such as yoga, sleep improvement, styling your home, painting, baking

  • access to our calm, kind and caring online community (on Substack)

  • monthly online community get-togethers

  • Monthly meditation sessions

  • Bonuses: access to The Heiter Society book club, recordings of all workshops, early access to in-person events

Price, monthly: £27/month or around €33

Price, annual: £277 or around €320

You can now also become a member via Substack. Simply upgrade to the paid subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Heiter Society Membership

Below, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to provide you with all the necessary information to make the most out of your society experience.


Q: What is The Heiter Society, heiter’s community membership?
A: Our membership is designed to help our readers find and celebrate joy in everyday life. By offering a variety of creative and mindful sessions, we would like to strengthen the feeling of connection and general Heiterkeit (which is German for joy).


Q: How can I become a member?
A: Joining our membership is simple! Just visit our online shop and click on the "Membership" tab. From there, you will see an overview of the different payment forms. For both levels we offer monthly and annual payment options (cycles). Select the payment option that suits you and your life situation most and pay securely via our shop. You can chose between Paypal and Credit Card as payment options. If you choose the monthly membership, future (automatic) payment will be set up via Stripe for you. Once your first payment is completed, we will be in touch and give you access to all the features and benefits available to our members. Alternatively, you can become a member by setting up a paid subscription on Substack.

Q: How much does the membership cost?
A: Our fees vary depending on the payment cycle you choose. The monthly subscription fee is GBP27, the annual fee is GBP277.


Q: Can I cancel my membership at any time?
A: Absolutely! We understand that circumstances may change, which is why we offer flexibility to our members. You can cancel your monthly membership at any time by emailing the society support team. Please note that you will have to inform us at least 5 days prior to your next monthly payment. If you fail to inform us within that time frame, we have to ask you to pay for another full month.

Q: When do you run the individual sessions?
A: The majority of our heiter sessions (creative and mindful workshops) are on a Wednesday evening (7.30pm UK time | 8.30pm CET) so that they support you in switching off and doing something for yourself after a long day of work or caring for your loved ones. All get-togethers are held on the third Wednesday of the month (7.30pm UK time | 8.30pm CET).


Q: Where do you run the individual sessions?
A: We use zoom for our all sessions. The workshops are recorded and shared with all members via email afterwards. They are also saved in a private members area on the heiter website that you can access when and as often as you like. So, even if you miss a live heiter workshop, you will be able to watch it (in your own time).

Q: Who are the guest speakers?
A: Our guest speakers are external creatives, coaches and entrepreneurs whose values align with the heiter values. We make sure that what they deliver has substance and is in line with what our members need. What is lovely is that many of the guest speakers are also heiter readers and supporters.

Q: Do I need to join Substack?
A: You don’t - but we highly recommend it! Our online community is not like others: every member is kind, respectful and supportive and it never gets too loud or overwhelming in there. Sometimes we use the group to celebrate individual members but also share information that you might not get anywhere else.


Q: How can I stay on top of all sessions?
A: We have a dedicated google calendar that is shared with you at the beginning of your membership. All sessions (and the relevant zoom links) will be linked to the calendar on your phone or computer and you never have to worry about looking for them. In addition, we frequently email all members with updates and news on upcoming events, and there are reminders on Substack too.

Q: Can I share my membership with others?
A: Unfortunately, memberships are intended for individual use only. Sharing your membership credentials with others is not permitted under our terms and conditions. However, we do offer gift memberships, which allow you to share the Heiter Society experience with your loved ones.


Q: How can I contact customer support regarding my membership?
A: If you have any questions or concerns regarding your membership, our society support team is here to assist you. You can reach us via email.

We hope this FAQ section has answered your questions about heiter’s membership programme. Should you require any further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated support team.