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The Healing Power of Music

12/11/20212

We all enjoy music for entertainment, but did you know that it might be beneficial for your mental and physical health? Psychologist Andriani Kalterimtzi-Sinouri explores the healing power of music and easy ways to incorporate it into your daily life. …

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Birthdays: A Time to Reflect

01/10/20212

A birthday is a milestone… an anniversary date with yourself! I celebrated mine recently and so today I’m looking back on the year and sharing 10 things I’ve learned or reflected on: The pandemic has been a unique challenge…

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The Art of Self-Compassion & Why It’s Important

01/08/20215

Self-compassion is an incredible tool for resilience – and all the more important as we begin to emerge, tentatively, from the coronavirus pandemic. We share why, and offer some of our favourite resources and tips for building self-compassion. This…

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Grief/Loss

Helping A Loved One Deal with Loss

02/02/20212

Though loss is a natural part of life and something we will all face, it’s never easy. It can be extremely difficult to watch someone grieving, especially when we love them. Here are some insights about grief that will help…

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Transition/Life changes

Interview with Vivian Chiona on “Make It Happen”

25/06/20190

Recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed by social entrepreneur and expatriate Ali Meehan for her “Make It Happen” podcast series. In the interview I reflect on the past few years at Expat Nest, and what it means to…

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It’s Our Birthday! PLUS an Interview with Vivian

21/06/20190

Yay! We’re celebrating our birthday! Thank you for being a part of our community. It’s such an honour to serve internationals like you, and we really value the time you spend with us. We are here to keep supporting you…

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Winning the Race, Slowly (and Happy Holidays!)

21/12/20170

Ready… Steady… Go! Is that how the festive season feels for you? Like a race that’s over just as soon as it began? Then today’s message is for YOU. As we launch ourselves into this very special but often frenetic…

Stress/Depression

“Good” Stress and “Bad” Stress: What’s the Difference?

11/09/20173

Media reports and academic articles often warn us about the negative effects of stress. There’s good reason for this, too. But did you know that, under the right conditions, some types of short-term stress can protect and even benefit us?…

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Little Things that Transform My Life…

29/08/201716

As we enter the last chapter of the year, I wanted to share something with you… Here are some quick and gentle habits that I have found really improve my day and quality of life. Right, let’s get straight to…

Stress/Depression

Feeling Down? Small Steps to Start Feeling Better

29/05/20174

We all have times when we feel flat. Maybe we know the reason (we need a break, there’s conflict at work or trouble at home), but sometimes we don’t. Here are some concrete steps you can take to help lift…

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The Healing Power of Music

Birthdays: A Time to Reflect

The Art of Self-Compassion & Why It’s Important

Helping A Loved One Deal with Loss

Interview with Vivian Chiona on “Make It Happen”

It’s Our Birthday! PLUS an Interview with Vivian

Winning the Race, Slowly (and Happy Holidays!)

“Good” Stress and “Bad” Stress: What’s the Difference?

Little Things that Transform My Life…

Feeling Down? Small Steps to Start Feeling Better

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