We are surrounded by colours from the moment we wake up until the moment we go to bed at night. All of these things have colour, including our homes’ walls, our food, and the sky above us. And although we might not always be aware of it, these colours have a significant impact on our […]
Tag: emotions
Taking a break isn’t lazy – it’s called “resting”
The century we live in is like a roller coaster. Every day, there is a constant flow of new information, a new global event, endless work, fear of not being productive and many other stress factors. In all this hustle and bustle, we are trying to spare time for ourselves, trying different activities and relaxing […]
The real reason you struggle with procrastination
Why it has nothing to do with laziness Tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, just not today. You know how it is: you put off a task for days that could easily be done in 2 minutes. We delay a task that we can do well in time, but we choose to do it last minute. […]
The invisible illness of hidden depression
“Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest”.1 This is how depression is being described on the internet. But is it really that simple? Against common belief depression is way more complex. Trying to describe it with only one sentence is almost impossible. Especially when you consider that […]
Music Odyssey: Songs about Leaving

Being an EVS volunteer is a cycle of arriving, people coming and going, and finally leaving. For Filip, the EVS experience has come to an end. In this episode of Music Odyssey, Filip, Sacha and our special guest Nero discuss songs that deal with different forms of leaving… enjoy 😉
Music Odyssey: Healing Loneliness

Most people, if not everyone, will feel lonely at some point in their life. Many people are scared to be alone. But being alone, and even loneliness in itself, do not necessarily have to be bad things. In this episode of Music Odyssey, Filip, Sacha and Dovilė explore loneliness and try to find some positive aspects. They also listen to songs that can be helpful, and perhaps even healing, when someone is feeling lonely.