Why Do I Feel Better When I Get Away From Everything? The Psychology of Changing Your Environment

Why Do I Feel Better When I Get Away From Everything? Have you ever noticed that you can feel completely overwhelmed by your life, yet the moment you get away from it all, something inside you begins to settle? You might leave home feeling exhausted, irritable, anxious or simply fed up, convinced that you need […]
Why Rural Sicily Is Good for Your Mental Health: A Psychologist’s Perspective

By Venerina Conti – Founder of Vista Alcantara Mountain Wellness Retreat | Psychology Graduate | Author | Creator of the V2V (Victim to Victory) Method There is something rather curious happening around the world. People are spending more money than ever before on luxury holidays, expensive gadgets and convenience, yet an increasing number confess they […]
Why Simplicity Is the New Luxury: Slow Living Near Mount Etna in Sicily

Where Simplicity Becomes a Luxury There was a time when luxury was measured by abundance. Bigger homes, expensive cars, five-star hotels, designer labels and extravagant holidays were the symbols of success. We were encouraged to believe that happiness came from having more, doing more and experiencing more. Every new possession, every upgraded lifestyle and every […]