Life in Greece Does NOT equal Happiness
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- 🧿In this video, I explore the question: Is living in Greece enough to make you truly happy? While moving abroad can bring joy and excitement, true happiness comes from within. Join me as I discuss the importance of taking responsibility for your own well-being, showing up for yourself, and how personal growth goes beyond the beauty of any location. Whether you're dreaming of living in Greece or seeking fulfillment wherever you are, this video offers insights into finding happiness on your own terms.
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Thanks for the message today, it really spoke to me. I was born in Aiyion, right across the gulf from nafplion, but have live in the US since 6 years old. I usually would come every other summer and spend with my family in Greece, ( i have no family in the US) but haven't been in over 10 years because of some bad circumstances here. I'm planning to come next summer. My relatives have taken many trips to nafplion but I've never been, now i have a reason to visit and try to run into you when your on one of your walks.
Greece has a natural beauty, cultural richness, and a friendly environment that can contribute to one's happiness while living there.
if you work from home, and living in a smaller city, Greece is a relatively nice place to live. But if you have a normal job outside , with all the responsibilities, and living in Athens, then living in Greece is mostly a nightmare. Because of traffic, work load , etc.
You are absolutely right
True. My husband is from an island and we met abroad at university. I'm German. After our studies he wanted to move that Athens, because it's easier to find a job there. But I said I'd move to the island and he could go to Athens alone 😂
If you have a decent job the whole year round on the island life is great. If you're cleaning hotel rooms in summer and are unemployment in winter, it's very hard.
I love it here in Greece, but being a foreigner, always keeps me thinking about how we are alike and how we are different.
Hi Daniel from Vancouver, Canada.
Congratulations on the incredible life you’ve built in Greece! Your positive attitude and the way you’ve embraced your new surroundings are truly inspiring.
Reflecting on what the Blues guitar master, Stevie Ray Vaughan once said, "The blues can make you feel better, or it can make you feel worse, but it will always make you feel something." It strikes me that your experience in Greece is like a powerful blues song. Just as the blues can evoke deep emotions and provide solace, your journey and outlook offer a sense of hope and connection.
Given the challenging situation in Venezuela today, including the political instability and pervasive insecurity, it’s clear that your current environment in Greece, with its democratic stability, offers a significant advantage. I believe your positive approach and the peace you’ve found there are like the uplifting notes in a blues melody-providing comfort and joy amidst life’s complexities.
Please continue to cherish these blessings and stay well. I wish you a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life in Greece.
Best regards,
Mike
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Democratic stability ? Where ? In wich land ? In Greece ?
@@athanasiosalexatos2204 yes, when we compare Greece to Venezuela. Don’t you think?
well said
@@miketsirogiannis9206 What does democratic stability mean? LMAO.
Only people like us who live abroad can understand it. Also, this knowledge and appreciation comes with age.... Again, love your videos. Continue sharing your thoughts. Pura Vida from Costa Rica.
Depends whom you ask and their circumstances. It is enough for me. I've wanted to live there since I was 3. At age 40, I managed it, with my kids. Stayed for 3 years, C-VID ruined it, had to leave for a few years, but next year, I'm coming back - this time for good. I was already working remotely as a freelancer, but I've used these years to build a more solid background to rely on for my remote career and passion in health, nutrition, mindset, and physical training. Being there is enough for me but I would not be able to be there if I didn't solidify my life in other ways that support this goal longterm. I do not ever intend to having to leave again! Great channel, new subscriber!
Im only really unhappy when I get bored and luckily that's not very often. Otherwise I keep my mind busy and don't stress about things that are out of my control. I just try to be better than the day before. I work out as well, box, run and I read a lot of Greek. Do what makes you happy man. Have a good day.
I concur with you. Health IS wealth. Thank you for sharing your vulnerable self so we can feel ok in our situations also 😊❤
Καλησπέρα Daniel
I do find your videos really motivating. I am greek myself born and bred Athenian. I left the country in 2018 after my army service ,since then ive been living in London. You cannot compare the 2 countries financially and obviously the organisation of it. Ive been in london for 6 years and i had things that i didnt had living in greece. But i always felt that something was missing. I cant say for sure if i was trully happy. I met my partner 3 years ago.when i came back to greece for holidays she is Northern English that lives in greece, she always says that she is more happy than evee before living in athens. Me myself i coulsnt understand how she is not taken down by the negative things greece has. I started wondering if i am just being extremely negative and as you said blaming others for my life. Long story short i am moving back to athens greece after 3 years of long distance relationship to live with my partner.
I am not gonna lie i am afraid and scared and happy of coming back. A mix of feelings. But the fear sometimes takes over and i question myself if i made the right choice. All i know for sure is i have all the positive energy to try my best and make it work somehow.
Blessings to you and your family Daniel.
Να είστε καλα.
From order to chaos, I understand why you're nervous.
Since it was a choice and you weren't forced into moving back, chances are you're gonna find a better balance while struggling with Athenian adversities. Maybe your partner is gonna be the catalyst for getting that balance. Or maybe living together with her all-year-round in "despicable" Athens is gonna prove fatal even for your relationship. Who knows which is gonna be. The thing is, by deciding to come back to put all this to the test, was the best thing you could do. If you manage to find a balance here, then it's all roses. If you don't, then it was not meant to be, and your last option will be for her to try moving back to the UK with you. You have to be happy as individuals of course, but if you manage to find a χρυσή τομή (brain out of order right now) because you value being together of utmost value for you, then you both have not much to fear in life.
@washcloud thank you very much for your kind words φίλε μου. I hope I will find the balance in my life.
Great talk. Your doing a great job.
Greek Australian here. The truth is that by every objective measure Australia is a better country in Greece. I can tell you where you’d rather be if you were old and sick for example, but having said that Australia lacks the “magic” in the air for lack of a better word. It can’t really be described and Greeks who live in Australia find themselves longing for that intangible element. If you can earn Australian money whilst living in Greece it is about as close to heaven as one can get, but that is easier said than done.
Alcohol, drugs, antidepressant use and households mortgaged to the hilt. By every objective measure, Australians are doing very well.
Κατά τη γνώμη μου αυτό το είδος ζωής είναι πολύ χαοτικό. Σας αποστραγγίζει ενέργεια, χρόνο και χρήμα. Μια πραγματικά καλή ζωή είναι να μην εξαρτάστε από τους άλλους στο βαθμό που είστε υγιείς για τα προς το ζην. Πρέπει να σταθεροποιήσετε με κάποιο τρόπο τη ζωή σας. Ειδικά αν έχετε οικογένεια και παιδιά. Αυτό δεν είναι ένα σωστό modus vivendi.
wtf ru talkin abt bruh
nice video man! Keep the good stuff!
Thanks my friend🙏
I love your humility and courage and how you share from the heart. I'd love to INTERVIEW you. I can come to Nafplio for that
Hi and thanks for your kind words. Please email me for any business inquiry here: thatgreeklife@gmail.com
Your 1st name is misspelled in the title of your channel. Thought I'd let you know.
What are your plans for retirement and pension ? Do you plan to retire ? If so, will you retire from the Greek state, or will you somehow use some other savings from the other places you have worked at? Thanks for the video, and for the answer in advance!
He's 49/only been here for 14 years/didn't get conventionally employed much - kinda hard to get a state provided pension here. He possibly has taken up some private insurance-pension scheme.
I just found you. I have just moved in Greece. Keep going. You are great
Welcome to Greece and thank you for your kind words 🇬🇷🙏💙
Daniel, no need to walk on eggshells. You've more than proven your worth over there. Everyone seems depressed. Beauty is not enough. Why not get out while the gettin' is good. Move to America. You don't have to do anything to fit in. Just act like you own the place, everyone else does. You're still young and vibrant, with a lot of livin' to do. I think Greece is a nice place to visit. I cannot imagine walking down to a small stretch of the rocky beach, looking out and then coming home. You're too smart for that. I've watched most of your vids. With each passing day the ground grows colder. Change is good.
America is not what it was 40-50 years ago. Ask me how I know…
This is the type of comment he has explicitly said he dislikes.
You're certifiable.
Consistency trumps everything with training Daniel. It would be a great time to buy a little place in Venezuela, then you could have two summers a year - as I now do between here and Australia. My own gym here in Nikeia has closed from Wednesday till Monday! Good to rest as well.
You are right my friend. Rest is important.
Have you visited Venezuela for vacations the last years ? I mean I live in the Netherlands the last 11 years and I visited Greece at least 2 times a year . I cannot imagine my life without Greece
very lucky. I live in AUS and because of the time duration and the ticket prices it's hard to visit every year.
I love your blog it is interesting to me and if you can show us your gim by a short video include the fitness hall and a swimming pool if you have. Thank you.
aristotle said: clear intellect and good character make for a happy life. But that is too abstract. The recipe is
1)low expectations
2)enjoy simple things
3)dont care too much
4) find someone to pay the bills :p
I wanted to ask you a very hypothetical question and might be personal, but would your decision to choose greece have chnaged if you have not met your wife? Would you have ever considered Spain with the language barrier out of the way?
Your life is sometimes dictated by the CULTURE that surrounds you...make of that what you think...HOWEVER God gave us a brain and free will, many use external factors as an excuse its important to rise above by useing WISDOM KNOWLEDGE which comes only with TIME (Age) and Experiences.. I can go on and on, but i won't. Thanks for the Vid. Interesting watching you grow. KEEP WELL..😊
Good message thanks
You have not assimilated the Greek life yet. You are too positive.
😅😅😅 excellent point. Being Greek is being a pessimist 😂 sad but true. How every Greek is raised.
Don't try too hard!!
We are humans, and some of us we seek another life, I did.
I had problems with the Balkan mentality, but then...
Hakuna Matata.
I hear you, but it is also toxic positivity to not hold governments accountable. A lot of the hardships that people experience are a direct result of their governments. You were just lucky you got out of it.
I went from Australia to Greece..... It only took me one month to appreciate everything about Australia and get out of Greece as soon as possible! Greece felt like it was 200 years behind and you can't drink sea water. 900 euro is monthly pay. I make that in 3 days...
Wow, it sounds like you are doing great. And without offending you, you better be making that kind of money since Australia has a high cost of living. I will never make public how much I earn to brag, but all I will say is that I pay over €900 every month on income tax here in Greece.
Also, Greece might be behind and we can't drink seawater, but at least we don't have the problems that a country like Australia has, for example, Australia ranks high among the top countries with the highest drug consumption in the world, along with Canada and the USA. With that being said, I love my Australian friends and I will never talk bad about other countries in order to justify the reasons why I left and why I live where I live. Peace and Love from Greece 🇬🇷
good luck stay in australia
Don't know man, but if your making that much pay in AUS I'm sure you could move to Greece with that money and not have any issues. Like in the future I am planning to work in Greece via a remote job. I'm Greek who lives in Australia and was born here but I am registered in Greece and have a large family their and I am planning to move their in the future.
@@MyGreekLifestyle Yes I live in AUS in Melb, and the life here is not like Greece. Like it's really overcast and you feel energless here. I just came back a week now from Greece and I feel a bit weird. Much better weather in Greece and if you go their with money from AUS most stuff are cheaper as long as you are not in the tourist areas of course. Like a gyros is 3-3.50 euros where I ate it wheres here in melb it ranges from $16-$18. Also here a pita at the greek shops as gone upto $10. it's crazy really. Also the beach bars are fantastic in Greece. Here in Melb theirs no beach bars and the beaches even in summer feel freezing and theirs all jelly fish and etc.
Though I will admit that our healthcare here in AUS is much better, I shoudent have that issue with my future remote job in Greece as I will probably be able to also afford private healthcare and the property has already been sorted out.
Fun fact...most of the Greek population has drinkable tap water. Oh and I earn 5x your wage in the Lucky Country but the cost of living leaves me with a very low net income.
bro you are a chad
Hello daniel, would you consider yourself religious?
ω να σου
Dont get me wrong...I'm watching every single video you have post. But I think it's time to move on to another kind of content. You repeat yourself in the last videos and it's like struggling to post something watchable. I think you have covered the Greece topic and how you feel. ;) Find a new content (travelling,food, restaurants etch) and I'm sure the views will get better.
Thanks for your feedback but I don't do videos for the views. I am pretty sure I mentioned it in this video. You might know my story, and you are probably sick of it and you want to be entertained, but it would be arrogant of me to assume that my new audience knows what I am about and my back story. Without offending you, I don't need to find new content because the content is me, not food or a restaurant. Thanks for watching my videos my friend.
I remember we where laughing whith the sortage of toilet paper in Venezuela until we lived it too.
Hi Daniel, I suppose you will always feel the pull of home where your mother was born. My son is 25 and left for Sydney 6 months ago doing odd jobs feeling a bit sorry for himself… he misses me I know but I wanted him to have travel experiences that can open the mind. You have done amazing with your beautiful family…a real man and a wonderful father you are.
Greece is a beautiful place all in I much prefer it to Türkiye 🩵