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Discovering the Mediterranean Magic: Essential Tips and Tricks for Traveling to Cyprus
The Mediterranean region is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultures. Among the many gems, Cyprus stands tall as a captivating destination that offers a blend of ancient wonders, sun-kissed beaches, and warm hospitality. To ensure you make the most of your journey and as a resident of Cyprus who has lived in Larnaka most of my life, here are some essential tips to introduce you to the island 🙂 Timing is key: Cyprus enjoys a pleasant Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot summers. For a more comfortable experience, consider visiting during spring (April to June) or autumn (September to November). The temperatures are milder, crowds…
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Living Mindfully: How to Be Present in the Moment and Enjoy Nature
In today’s fast-paced world, living mindfully and focusing on the present moment, has become an almost impossible task. This is something we all struggle with, and I personally want to work on. It can be challenging to stay present in the moment and appreciate the beauty of nature. With social media and technology constantly vying for our attention, it’s easy to get distracted and miss out on the simple pleasures of life. The “fear of missing out” is real, whether it is a new product release, a book review, tips and how-to’s and of course getting into an endless downward spiral of looking into what everyone is up to on…
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Book Review No.2 (Yearly Book Challenge): “The Richest Man in Babylon” by George S. Clason
Book 2 of my Yearly Challenge 2022 (reading a personal/business development book every two weeks) Very wise and solid advice on the fundamentals of how you can become wealthy by following a few basic steps. These are very easy and simple tips, but I think it is a must read for everyone who wants to look into this topic more. It is a classic, and it is especially good if you are just beginning. It is told as a parable of a man who became really wealthy many years ago, and it is written in traditional english in some parts (a bit challenging for my reading pace, but not really…
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Book Review No.1 (Yearly Book Challenge): “As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen
So this was Book 1 of my Yearly Challenge 2022 (read a personal/business development book every two weeks) This was a very short book about the power of thought and how it can literally transform everything in our lives. The principles are very good and if someone puts them into practice I am sure it can have a great positive impact in their lives. It is a book that you can pick up and reread over time, as it is very small and easy to go through. It is worth noting that this book was written in 1902 and James Allen is considered one of the “pioneering figures of modern…
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Book Challenge 2022: Introducing “Grow with Maria” (The Year of Self Growth)
For this year, I have set an unusual (for me) challenge, and it is something I have never done before, which in itself seems a bit daunting and quite ambitious. It is part of my New Year “resolutions”. Or the way I prefer to call them: goals, as it sounds more like an action plan, and less like what we usually do with our resolutions a few months in 🙂 I learned about New Year’s resolutions the hard way, over years of repeated failure. We even turned it into a joke with my friend Yiota, where we have this tradition at the end of the year to meet and write…
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Social Media Farewell (is this another detox?)
Feeling overwhelmed with Social Media lately? If you can relate, read on! I have been playing with the idea of a social media detox for a long time, and have actually done it on and off in the past. However, it was not permanent and I have slowly come back to my old habits. And what I mean by “habits”, is the fact that I am mindlessly scrolling through my feeds to check on what everyone else is up to, whenever “boredom” hits, or when I have nothing else to do (who am I kidding, there are always other things to do, just like there always were, throughout eternity). This…
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My very first blog post!
I am so happy and excited to share my first blog post. Here I will be sharing lifestyle, personal growth and book recommendations (mostly) and I truly hope we form a beautiful community from around the world, where we can share our ideas together. Welcome!
