Visiting North Cyprus: Top 5 things to do
April 7, 2025This May, it will have been two years since I got to call this island my home. I had never imagined that I would be living somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea, but here I am, and life takes us to strange and unexpected places. The journey goes on, and I cannot wait to see what next big adventure awaits around the corner. Until then, here are some suggestions on what to do and visit in the North part of the island. 1. St. Hilarion castle St. Hilarion Castle is a must-visit when exploring North Cyprus. Located high in the Kyrenia…
Notes from the book “Happiness is a Habit” by Kris Heap
I have been listening to some podcasts for quite some time, more specifically Mel Robbins’ and Jay Shetty’s podcasts. Often I fall asleep with my earphones, and I think it is because of the episodes I have chosen – usually…
10 affirmations to tell yourself every day
Daily affirmations are short, written statements that are meant to give your self-esteem a positive boost. You can write them down or repeat them to yourself when you need them. Positive affirmations are statements or mantras you can use to…
Happiness shouldn’t be the goal
If someone were to ask us what do we want for our children the most, most likely we would answer: I just want my child to be happy. That is, at first, logical and expected answer. We do want our…
Transitions and why they are hard for kids
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Punishment based discipline
Yelling, shaming, blaming, and spanking is all punishment-based way to discipline a child. The results are visible in a short term, we do see compliance but in a long run, it will cause a child to be a people-pleaser, it…
