Tag: mindfulness
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3 Easy Ways to Support Locals when Traveling
With great power comes great responsibility; I see access to travel as a privilege, and I believe that when traveling to new places- be it countries, cities, or villages- it’s important to remember that we are solely visitors and that it’s our responsibility to have self-awareness that the things we…
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A True Traveler’s Mindset: Exploring What’s Right in Front of You
Lately, I’ve noticed a new type of “traveler”- the self-proclaimed kind eager to cross off as many countries as possible, like the “visit 30 countries before I turn 30!” trend. While there’s nothing wrong with big travel goals, I’m left wondering when the focus shifted toward competition and status rather…
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How I Stay Happy During Winter Season
*pumps dopamine* Winter season is here! At least in Berlin, Germany, it is. Despite the festive Christmas season to look forward to, skiing activity and snow, winter is something that some of us native sun-kissed folks often dread. Grey skies, freezing cold temperatures, and just straight darkness are the main…
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5 Types of Exercise that Boost Your Mindfulness
Another year, another health radar boost. *Cue “Let’s Get Physical.” We all know that the new year spawns this unspoken, universal rule that it’s time to reset our health and fitness goals—I’m here for it! There is nothing wrong with refreshing and starting strong with an uplifting spirit. However, by…
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