Michael Mai

24 Hours in Liechtenstein

September 4, 2022 No Comments

Liechtenstein is one of the smallest and richest countries in the world and at the same time one of the few existing somehow real monarchies on this planet. Its uniqueness but also compactness make Liechtenstein a very interesting destination in the Alps between Switzerland and Austria and ideal for a short day trip. Let me tell you a bit more about what Liechtenstein is like its history, fun facts and what you have to see when you visit the 4th smallest country in the world.

Lifestyle & More

Budapest: Why I fell in love with the capital of Hungary

August 9, 2022 No Comments

Astonishing, cultivated, and everything is just so close; I recently spent eight days in Budapest and did not want to leave this fantastic city anymore! Stick around and read on if you want to know my top 3 reasons why I fell in love with the capital of Hungary and some tips on what to do as well! Here is my little travel guide:

Budapest is known for being one of the many jewels in middle and eastern Europe. Let me tell you a bit about some of the sights and beautiful places I enjoyed most and why. Here is a tiny incomplete list:

Lifestyle & More

Why You Should Ride Your Bike

July 5, 2022 1 Comment

Convenient, affordable, healthy and good for the climate! But is it actually true? Let me tell you the following awesome reasons to ride a bike & more!

Philosophy, Meditation & Mindfulness

Get Into Stoicism: 7 Great Sources to Become a Stoic

May 16, 2022 No Comments

You just got into Stoicism and want to learn more, but don’t know where to start? Have you heard famous ancient names like Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus and want to know more?
No matter if you are a complete beginner or already an intermediate, keep on reading and get to know my top 7 ways to expand your knowledge of the philosophy of Stoicism!

Philosophy, Meditation & Mindfulness

Keep On Meditating: 6+1 Helpful Ways to Meditate More Often!

April 30, 2022 2 Comments

Meditation is great – but you just can stick to meditating daily? So, you just got into mediation. That’s great! A daily meditation habit has countless benefits for you, your body, and your mind such as more mindfulness, less stress & anxiety and more happiness. I myself struggled for a long time to establish a regular meditation habit as well. It was quite frustrating because I knew it would be good for me, but somehow, I simply never came to do it and never meditated regularly.

A daily meditation habit has countless benefits for you, your body, and your mind such as more mindfulness, less stress & anxiety and more happiness.
You most certainly know about these and all those other benefits and also that mediation would improve your life but somehow this new habit simply does not stick. Sounds familiar?

Self Improvement

Increase Wellbeing & Reduce Stress Live Like a Video Game

March 18, 2022 No Comments

It would all be great and far easier if life could be as easy as a video game. You press some buttons, accomplish some actions, gain some XP or points, and fill that health bar. But perhaps it really could be that easy - by living your life and tackling your problems like in a video game.

Some days are just not how you wished them to be.
One cannot really put a finger on it, but you feel bad and miserable, which is not only bad in general but also bad for your health.
It would all be great and far easier if life could be as easy as a video game and maybe it could be!

Self Improvement

How To Stay Fit & Healthy At Your Desk Job: 4 Best Ways

March 2, 2022 No Comments

This article shows you 4 easy to implement ways how you can make the most out of your time working at a desk and stay fit at your desk. Common problems when moving too little and sitting all day at a desk are all sorts of pain in many parts of your body, including as already mentioned your neck, back, feet, hands, but also knees, hips and eyes.

Nowadays, many people spend most of their time sitting.
They sit at work, they sit when commuting, they sit at home whilst eating, watching TV and so on. Working from home made this often even worse.
This article shows you 4 easy to implement ways how you can make the most out of your time working at a desk and stay healthy while doing so!

Self Improvement

4 Astonishing Advantages of Spending More Time in Nature

January 28, 2022 No Comments

Being in nature such as forests, parks, mountains, and Co. will make you more active, calmer, and less stressed and additionally, it will make you more creative and is the ideal break in between busy times!

Let me show you why spending time in nature is good for you, good for your mental health and which other benefits it has.

Philosophy, Meditation & Mindfulness

Be Less Stressed By Negative Events Premeditatio Malorum

January 14, 2022 No Comments

Do you want to know how to be less stressed in life?
Try this method from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.
Premeditatio Malorum is the ancient stoic practice of visualizing negative events in the future in order to be less stressed and less anxious about the future and it makes you see things coming by planning for them in advance.
By planning for bad things in advance, you won’t be surprised when they happen and thus stress less. You manage your stress and anxiety by preparing for those negative events.

Self Improvement

Effortlessly Quit Social Media or Reduce It A Lot

December 17, 2021 No Comments

If you are thinking about quitting social media, you are definitely not alone.
To reduce your social media usage you have to:
Know your motivation and goal
Make social media invisible
Make social media inconvenient
Make social media unsatisfying