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Phone-free mornings:  5 Practical Ways to Start your Day without Stress

Diana April 15, 2019

Up to a few of months ago,  I would  start my mornings with my alarm clock (on my phone) and I’d check my phone right away while still in bed. I couldn’t wait to find out about all the news from my friends abroad, check my Instagram account and even read the news. By the time I got out of bed, I already felt rushed, had little time to eat and get ready, and not to mention I would neglect the morning walks with my elderly dog as I had no time. It was only 9 a.m. and I felt irritated, stressed and short of patience. Here’s what I did to change that.

With these 5 easy tips, you’ll make your mornings more enjoyable (and calm).

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In Expat Living Tags Expat Living, Expat Women, Morning Routines, Digital Detox, Morning Meditations, Mindfulness, Peaceful Moments, Spiritual Blog
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The [Social] Noise Around Us: 5 Ways to Find Contentment in a Busy Social World

Diana February 11, 2019

By being more present in our daily non-digital worlds and seeing all the things we can be grateful for, we will find more contentment and joy. And when we stop comparing ourselves and our lives to the feeds of other people, we will be more contempt knowing that what we have today is not only good enough but precious.

Here are five tips on how to be happy and content in a busy social world without having to give up social media completely.

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In Expat Living Tags Expat Blog, Expat Living, Personal Development, Digital Detox, Lifestyle Blog
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