Often overshadowed by Istanbul’s glitz, Bursa is the soulful, historic “Green City” that every traveler needs on their radar. As the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, it’s a place where silk-trading history meets mountain air and incredible architecture. If you’re planning a trip, here are the five experiences you absolutely cannot skip: 1. Get …
Visiting North Cyprus: Top 5 things to do
This 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 …
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 it is something about self-improvement or positive psychology. Podcasts are a great way for me …
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 change your mental habits. They help you replace negative beliefs with positive ones. They can …
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 kids to be happy and content, and maybe we are one of those parents who …