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10 Favourite Articles… for 10 Beautiful Years!
In honour of Expat Nest’s 10th year, founder Vivian Chiona looks back at her favourite articles from the blog… one for each year since we started. I’m still amazed –…
Families in Transition: Saying Good Goodbyes
Although saying goodbyes is often viewed with a sense of sadness, when approached mindfully it can strengthen relationships – both old and new. Here’s the four-step RAFT process for finding…
Feeling the Love: Grandparents and the Importance of Intergenerational Support
Older family members back home can offer expat children and teens a special kind of love, and memories that last a lifetime. International youth empowerment consultant Natasha Winnard shares her story, as…
10 Interviews to Uplift & Inspire…
In celebration of Expat Nest’s 10th anniversary, founder Vivian Chiona shares her 10 favourite interviews, covering everything from midlife marriage meltdowns to entrepreneurship to expat grief. I love watching or…
Is Something in Your Life Feeling “Not Quite Right”? Why Values Matter
Have you ever felt a low-grade discomfort when something in your life just isn’t right or a situation isn’t sitting well with you? Your values might be out of alignment,…
Happy 10th Birthday to Us! Plus 10 Top Resources for YOU
We at Expat Nest celebrated our 10th birthday on 21 June 2023! Check out the photos of our happy celebrations here. I only wish we could ALL celebrate together… Ten years…
Compulsive Shopping: Warning Signs and Tips to Address It
Ah, shopping… Whether we love it or dread it, it’s something we’ve gotta do. And it’s much easier today, with online options and easy payment methods. But what happens when…
10 Tips to Feel More at Home in a New Culture
Living in a new place with an unfamiliar culture can feel like you’re watching life from the sidelines, rather than living it to the fullest. Being proactive, having a positive…
Long-distance Expat Relationships: Tips for Making It Work [podcast]
Expat Nest founder Vivian Chiona had the huge honour of being interviewed on Holding the Fort Abroad, a podcast for expats who are navigating the dynamics of long-distance relationships – whether that’s…
When Old Rules and Roles No Longer Serve Us (Expat Story)
We all bring rules from our childhoods into our adult lives. But which of these rules prevent us from experiencing a more joyful life? Through her own story, author and…
How About More Space Not More Goals?
We’re often told to look ahead and set goals – especially as a new year begins. But, says marketing coach Stephanie Ward, goal setting isn’t necessarily the right solution for…
Top 10 Expat Books for 2022
It’s that time of the year again when we ask our friends at Expat Bookshop to compile a list of some of the best expat titles published during the year. As…
Interview with author and relocation mentor Carolina Porto
We invited Carolina Porto to speak about her new book for Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking expats and internationals, Lar Mundo Afora and Un Hogar Lejos De Casa respectively. Carolina is also…
Perfectionism: How to Break the Habit & Live Your Expat Life to the Fullest
Moving to a new country is challenging – for everyone. But perfectionists may have a more difficult time adapting. Relocation and personal development coach Jolanda Tetteroo discusses how perfectionism can…
Special Edition: How to Grow in Challenging Times
Expat Nest founder Vivian Chiona acknowledges the challenges of the past two years – and shares some resources to help us grow during the harder times and emerge stronger. …
Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Travel (5 Tips)
As expats, we know all about travel! We’ve done it for work or for love or to seek a better life… We’ve done it for holidays, home visits and reunions,…
Why Is This So Hard? 10 Challenges of Expat Life & How to Deal with Them
In 2021, Anne Copeland hosted a workshop, “Why is this so hard?”, at the FIGT (Families in Global Transition) conference. Anne, a psychologist, has worked on researching families in international…
HOLDING THE FORT ABROAD: TIPS FOR SOLO PARENTS
Expat parenting can bring its own unique challenges – and especially if you find yourself parenting abroad with a partner who works away from home a lot. Drawing from author…
THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION: COMMON MISTAKES & HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Communication is one of the most important promotors of healthy relationships. Yet, it is often overlooked. In this article, you’ll learn some tips on how to enhance your communication in order to strengthen the connection in your relationships.
Top Ten Expat Books for 2021
It’s an annual tradition to ask our friends at Expat Bookshop to round up some of the best books written by, for, or about expats. Some will inform and inspire, others will…
Finding Your Why (& Why Having a Purpose Helps)
What is my purpose in life? What makes me happy? Should I be living differently? Many of us have asked ourselves these questions at some point. We share why it’s…
The Healing Power of Music
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…
Birthdays: A Time to Reflect
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…
The Art of Self-Compassion & Why It’s Important
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…
EMOTIONAL EATING: WHY IT HAPPENS AND HOW TO MAKE THE SHIFT
Do you eat when you feel stressed, sad, happy, lonely, bored or angry? We all have different ways to cope with negative emotions and feelings, and emotional eating is one…
FRIENDSHIP WITHOUT BORDERS
“For me, friendship is like the air I breathe: I can’t do without it,” says psychologist and expat consultant Erica Mirochnik. Here she celebrates the joys of international friendships and…
FEELING SAFE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Feeling safe is a crucial factor when connecting with others, yet we all find that safety in different ways. In this article, you’ll learn about the Routes of Safety to help you understand what makes you feel safe in social interactions and how you can find new ways to feel safer in your relationships in your host country.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN CULTURELAND: THE SEQUEL
Today, Eva Antza shares her experience in “Cultureland”, a concept that expresses the essence of the international experience that we expats share, no matter where we are in the world. She tells us her story of going “home”, and the confusion that arose on her return.
Dear Mom… Letter to a Loved One Who Has Passed
Recently an expat shared a heartfelt letter with me that she’d written to her late mother to help process her loss. Writing letters to loved ones who have passed away…
TAKING CARE OF THE CAREGIVER: SOME TIPS
Being caregiver to a loved one is not for the faint of heart. It’s often an act of hard work, sacrifice and altruistic love, with emotional highs and lows. We…
CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION: WHEN “YES” MEANS “MAYBE”… OR EVEN “NO”!
Regina Reinhardt, an adult third culture kid and cross-cultural trainer/coach who spends her time between Switzerland and Greece, shares how she solved a recent social dilemma. Her story suggests that…
ARE YOU IN A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE?
Smartphones have become an accepted part of our personal and professional lives, and in many cases an extension of our hands! But how much is too much? When does your phone time…
2020’S TOP 10 BOOKS FOR EXPATS
It’s that time of year again when we ask our friends at Expat Bookshop to round up some of the best books written by, for, or about expats. This is an annual…
AN INTERVIEW ON EXPAT STRUGGLES DURING THESE UNUSUAL TIMES
It was a great honour to chat to clinical psychologist and co-founder of the Global Nomad’s World, Daniela Tomer. Daniela is also involved in Families in Global Transition, which is…
Introvert Expat? Simple Tips for Reaching Out
As expats, we’re often encouraged to “get out there” and make new friends so that we can feel more at home in our host country. If you’re an introvert, this…
Get in Touch with Your Creative Side to Manage Transition
Using creative processes like art-making can help us to cope with change and capture our unique expat story. Global nomad, art psychotherapist and transition specialist Shellee Burroughs shares some easy…
How to Create a Happy Wardrobe: Tips from a Fashion Stylist
Now that we’re spending so much time at home, it’s the perfect opportunity to go through your wardrobe and make sure it’s really working for you! I’ve even been giving away…
Silence in Our Lives
Silence. It’s something so natural and known to us, yet also something so rare that we don’t have enough of it. The importance of silence is increasing as our environments…
So, What Are You Doing This Weekend in Lockdown?
Surprised? 🙂 Although we’re all practising social distancing – and some of us are in quarantine or complete lockdown – weekends remain important. To successfully manage our self-isolation, it’s essential…
Expat Story of an International Adoptee
For globally mobile families, traditions and rituals provide an important thread of continuity and identity. Even more so if you are a TCK and an international adoptee, shares Anna Svedberg,…
How to Recover from a Broken Heart
Some people describe it as a breaking of their bones, one by one. Some say it’s as if the whole world is collapsing around them. Facing your days with heartache…
Rediscover Your Power and Joy Abroad: 3 Tips for Expat Partners
Expat partners who decide not to work and to rather take care of the family’s needs, or can’t work due to visa restrictions, can begin to feel lost or restless….
Top Ten Books for Expats in 2019
It’s that time of year again when we ask our friends at Expat Bookshop to round up some of the best titles written by, for, or about expats. In NO…
How to Help Your Child Make Friends in a New Country
Third culture kids (TCKs) may need extra attention and help from their parents in making friends in a new country. Jinfeng Shen, our Chinese-speaking counsellor, shares some useful tips for…
What Is Intuition, Really? Some Tips to Understanding Yours
Intuition, sixth sense, inner knowing, gut feeling… whatever we choose to call it, we all seek it. Intuition and energy coach Saskia Baardman loves to help people get on their…
5 Unpacking Tips to Help You Stay Sane After a Move
You’ve done it – after weeks or months of preparation and planning, you’ve finally arrived on the other side! But now what? Although there’s a lot of helpful information out…
My Birthday Toast: Cheers to a Greener Lifestyle!
Every birthday I like to write a more personal article about something that has inspired me, as a gesture of appreciation to you, my beloved Expat Nest community. Thank you for being…
Back to School: Tips for a Smooth Transition
Saying goodbye to the holidays and hello to the new school term/year can be tough on your children (and you!). Here are some fun, practical tips for parents wishing to…
August Special: In Times of Change…
Today I’m taking a moment to acknowledge you, and your expat journey. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve done it many times before, it takes incredible courage to move…
Where you go, I go? Tips for the Relocating “Trailing Spouse”
Being the accompanying spouse/partner on an international relocation comes with its own unique challenges. Many of our clients are trailing spouses and we work to help them rediscover their identity…
Expat Story: “Less is More”
Eight times – that’s the number of moves expat Linda Rinn had made in the past six years! If there’s one big life lesson she has learned through this process,…
Leaving Is An Art (Expat Story)
“Leave” may be a short word, but it can bring a 180-degree life change. And while leaving can cause a lot of pain initially, a well-considered departure can lead you…
ΝΙΩΘΕΤΕ ΜΟΝΑΞΙΑ, ΑΚΟΜΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΝ ΟΙ ΑΛΛΟΙ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΓΥΡΩ ΣΑΣ; ΤΙ ΝΑ ΚΑΝΕΤΕ ΓΙΑ ΑΥΤΟ!
Είναι άβολο και δεν θέλουμε πραγματικά να το νιώσουμε (ή έστω να παραδεχτούμε ότι το νιώθουμε!). Αλλά δεν είναι ασυνήθιστο για τους ομογενείς να βιώνουν τον φόβο του να βρίσκονται…
6 Things I Learned These Holidays & Want to Keep Doing This Year
Members of the Expat Nest family will know that I switch off completely from my emails and social media accounts at the end of every year. It takes some discipline…
Top Ten Expat Books for 2018
It’s that time of year again when we ask our friends at Expat Bookshop to round up some of the best titles written by, for, or about expats. Expect books that…
Caring for Moms in the Postnatal Period (Tips for an Easier Transition)
Giving birth may be one of the most impactful events in a woman’s lifetime. Yet, when the excitement of the big occasion has passed, mothers are often left feeling lonely,…
Pen to Paper: Letting Ink & Emotions Flow
We write all the time (emails, Whatsapp, social media posts, work documents), but when last did you write by hand? This week’s guest author was inspired to reflect on the…
STUDENT ABROAD? TIPS TO HELP YOU ADJUST & THRIVE
It’s easy to see the fun side of studying abroad, but there are downsides too. The following pointers are geared towards helping international students who are having a tough time,…
10 fitness tips for expats
Keeping up a fitness routine can be really tricky for internationals, who tend to travel a lot for work, pleasure and home visits. Earlier this year, Expat Assure asked me to share some tips on staying fit and healthy while abroad. Below is a snapshot of our interview (find the original piece here).
Is Time Your Ally or Your Enemy? Join the debate!
We’re debating a big question here, and we want to hear what YOU think… Is time an ally or an enemy? How do you feel about time? Do…
4 Great Strategies to Ease Difficult Transitions for Your Family
Whether you’re moving to a new country, a different city, or across town, the loss of the familiar can be challenging, writes Dr Patricia Stokke from culturalworldconsulting.com. Here are four…
A Day in the Life of a Single Dad
For single expat parents (SEPs), parenting is a vastly different experience from nuclear family parenting, and brings both challenges and rewards. To celebrate Father’s Day, a single expat dad from The Netherlands, who prefers to tell his story anonymously, shares the details of daily life with his young son.
Our Survey on Internationals Like You: Results Are IN!
I’m so excited to share the results of our international survey with the entire Expat Nest community! Back in 2017, I asked you to take the survey. This was the…
Gratitude: The Secret to Making Peace with Where You Are Now
Despite being an experienced expat, Dee Mackenzie found herself desperately unhappy in her latest location. Today she shares her story of how gratitude helped her to get unstuck. She reassures us that…
Why You Must Ask… & How to Handle ‘No’
Not everyone finds it easy to ask for what they need or want. The very act of asking open us to potential rejection – especially if what we’re seeking is…
You can beat those winter blues!
Winter is just one of four seasons, right? A bit darker and colder, that’s all. So why does it feel challenging and dreadful for so many of us? We share…
Tips to be more organized in a connected world
Is ‘being more efficient’ on your list of resolutions for the year? Being organised can save you valuable time and free you up to do more of the things you…
Keep Aiming… So You Get Where You Want to Be
Someone sent this quote to me recently and I simply had to share it with you in our first article of 2018. As we begin to work on our…
Winning the Race, Slowly (and Happy Holidays!)
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…
Be the Hero in Your Life: Ways to Build Resilience
Let’s begin with a simple task. Think of someone you know who has never struggled in life, not even once. Someone who has never suffered a loss; someone who has…
Expat Story: Lessons from a Nomadic Childhood
At Expat Nest, we love to read (and share!) honest firsthand accounts of the expat experience. I believe this story will resonate with all internationals and I hope it touches…
Top 10 Expat Books for 2017
I am a book lover, and I love that there is a growing genre of books by expats, for expats and about expats! So I again asked our friends at Expat…
Is Expat Nest Right for You? Discover Who We Support & How to Get Started
Life presents challenges for everyone. Expats, however, often have to deal with extra dilemmas brought on by a transition-rich lifestyle. Expat Nest counsellors are skilled at helping you to find…
Little Things that Transform My Life…
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…
The Challenges of Developing and Maintaining Friendships as an Expat
To give full meaning to our life, we all need to connect with other people. Certain relationships accompany us through life; others enter and exit as each chapter opens and closes. No…
Once Upon a Time in Cultureland…
Source: www.ektaevents.org.uk “Cultureland”… what a magical concept! For me, it expresses the essence of the international experience that you and I share, no matter where we are in the…
7 Common Myths about Expats and The Expat Life
What is an expat? Well, if you’re one, we don’t have to tell you there ain’t no simple answer! There are as many stereotypes about what it means to be…
12 Inspirational Quotes for 2017
We’ve carefully selected 12 of our favourite quotes – one for each month of the year – to inspire you as you head into the new year. Some are the…
About to Become a Parent Abroad? Tips from Someone Who’s Been There
Pregnancy and childbirth can be even more challenging than usual when you’re away from the support and familiarity of home. There are steps you can take, though, to feel strong…
Understanding “Expat Language”: What do YOU call yourself?
Expat, third culture kid, trailing spouse, international… what language do you use to describe yourself or your situation? Do you identify with any of these terms? Do you choose not…
Healthy Goodbyes for Healthy Starts
“Goodbye…” It’s such a powerful and emotive word, isn’t it? And, as we will see, it’s more than just a word to signify a parting; it’s a way to complete…
Lessons from a Busy Today’s Mom
Life transitions – whether we’re relocating, committing to a relationship, or entering parenthood – often encourage us to reevaluate our lives and to create ways of being that are better…
How intuition can lead us to the most surprising places (literally!)
Have you ever found yourself drawn to a particular place, without really knowing why? Or landed up somewhere on a whim, or by accident, only to find it’s just right…
Has Loneliness Knocked at Your Door? Some Tips to Overcome it
We all meet loneliness at some point in life. Expats in particular may be confronted with it more often, due to the inevitable changes and goodbyes of being a global…
Looking for a Sign? This Story Could Be It!
You know those days when it feels like everything is going wrong? Someone cancels on you, you drop your favourite coffee mug, a child or a pet becomes ill… As…
A Teen in Danger: What Would You Do?
Meet 16-year-old “Maria”. She can’t wait to meet a guy of her age who she’s been chatting to online. But when “Brian” rocks up for their date at a local…
In Search of Home…
“Home” can be where we are, but it is also who and how we are. Home is mostly a place within. Intercultural consultant and author of Psychology Today’s Between Cultures Marianna Pogosyan…
When the Kids (or Parents) Move Away: A Mother Shares Her ‘Empty Nest’ Story
Empty nest is often described as a feeling of grief and loneliness parents may feel when their children leave home for the first time. Yet, by building your “nest” branch…
How Do You Rate Your Intercultural Skills? Take this Questionnaire!
In a globally connected world, it’s not unusual to have intercultural encounters, while organisations are bound to have an increasingly diverse workforce. Diversity brings its blessings: flexibility in thinking, a…
Dealing with the Language Barrier as an Expat
Language and the spoken word is our most direct way of communicating. It’s how we connect with others and how we make sure our needs are met. So it’s only…
Repatriation: Returning Home for Another Shock!
While many expats expect to experience culture shock when moving to a new country, few of us anticipate the shock of returning home. We assume we will transition smoothly because…
Expat Story: Parenting and Letting Go
It’s a challenge faced by all parents as well as those who play an important role in a child’s life or act as a support system to parents: keeping your children…
How Time Differs across Cultures
Time is something we all share… but how we perceive and manage our time differs greatly across cultures. So how can we, as expats, adapt to these different definitions of…
10 Things I Learned from a Book that Touched My Life
There are books that slip into your life and leave just as quietly. There are books you forget almost immediately after reading them. And there are books, like Arianna Huffington’s…
The Beauty and the Beast of Nostalgia
Most expats are familiar with nostalgia. Sometimes it comes to us gently; other times it hits us hard. And though we can usually identify the feeling as a bittersweet longing…
Culture Shock: What it is and how to deal with it
Moving to a new place is exciting but it can also feel scary and overwhelming. You have to adapt to new people, a new language, a new way of doing…
How I Became My Home
Ten years into her expat life, Expat Nest founder Vivian Chiona reflects on what “home” means to her… and comes to an interesting conclusion. This year marks a decade…
ΠΩΣ ΝΑ ΒΙΩΣΕΤΕ ΑΚΟΜΑ ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΗ ΕΥΓΝΩΜΟΣΥΝΗ
Πριν από τρία χρόνια με εισήγαγε στην Ημέρα των Ευχαριστιών μιά αγαπητή φίλη (που δεν είναι πια μαζί μας) και ο σύζυγός της. Κρατώντας τα χέρια μου στο τραπέζι –…
Six easy ways to make friends in your new expat home
Leaving your friends and support network behind can be one of the greatest challenges of an international relocation. But, as every expat knows, it also creates space for new friendships…
Expat Story: Holidays and home visits…finding the balance
Holidays are meant to be fun, right? And yet often they’re fraught with expectation and obligation and can leave us feeling frazzled. This is especially true for expats, who tend…
Expat Story: How travelling helped me get settled…
Expat Nest welcomes culture/travel blogger Tea Gudek Šnajdar, who talks about the special role that travel has played in her expat experience. Exploring her new country and taking advantage of…
Your headache toolkit: 8 tips for managing headaches
How often do you get headaches? Enough to affect your happiness? Whether you experience occasional migraines or suffer from a chronic condition, headaches can be both emotionally and physically distressing….
Feeling out of your comfort zone? How to gently stretch yourself
Moving to a foreign country inevitably throws you into situations you’ve never experienced before – whether it’s a new language, unfamiliar social etiquette, or the loss of your favourite home…
What I’ve learned since my previous birthday…
A birthday is a milestone… an anniversary date with yourself! So today I look back on the year and share ten things I’ve learned about myself, about taking things one…
How to handle a challenge in 5 easy steps
If you have a lot on your mind at the moment, here’s something for you! I’m a big believer in quick and brilliant tools that make a difference in our…
Vivian Chiona reviews: The Mobile Life
Today I’d like to share a wonderful book with you – Diane Lemieux and Anne Parker’s The Mobile Life: A New Approach to Moving Anywhere – and encourage you to…
“Get clear on your career now”: Take Expat Nest’s questionnaire
How are you feeling about your career? Empowered and “on purpose”? Or are you seeking greater clarity and direction? Sometimes we just need to ask the right questions to understand…
What you miss the most… and what this tells you
After joining her partner in his home country, Renata Harper found herself experiencing a new kind of missing that surprised her – one that has since led to profound change in…
10 ways to improve communication with your child (teens too!)
We may talk using words, but our looks, gestures and actions – and even our silences – also convey a message to our children. This week I reflect on some of…
Do you smile with your heart? What I learnt in Bali
In the summer of 2014, I went on a solo voyage to Bali. The trip was challenging, but it was also the most spiritually fulfilling I have ever taken. Coming…
Use your difference to make a difference: Interview with Tayo Rockson
This week Expat Nest founder Vivian Chiona is inspired by Tayo Rockson, an adult TCK (Third Culture Kid) and expert on intercultural assimilation. Tayo has lived in Nigeria, Sweden, Burkina…
Caring for your ageing loved ones from a distance
When someone we love takes a turn for the worse, life abroad can suddenly become very stressful – and bring on a host of complex emotions and decisions. This week…
Expat Nest holiday special: There are so many ways to celebrate!
In the spirit of the festive season, Hanna Cheda gives us a glimpse into what “celebration” means through the eyes of a truly multicultural family. She also gives thanks for…
Expat Relocation: What are your senses telling you?
This week we welcome Tamar Amiri, an occupational therapist living in the Netherlands, to Expat Nest. During an international relocation, we tend to be aware of the emotional or mental…
Expat story: The gifts of a cross-cultural relationship
In this Tuesday’s article, Expat Nest shares the story of American-born Lori, who recently lost her great love. Lori and her Dominican husband met in her hometown of Rochester, New…
Is it possible to become more ‘ready’ for change?
I recently participated in an exceptional course on experiential learning, in which I had the chance to deeply contemplate the concept of change and if we can ever really be…
10 things you might not have known about Third Culture Kids (TCKs)
A Third Culture Kid (or TCK) is a child who spends a significant period of their developmental years in a culture outside their parents’ passport culture (D. Pollock and R.E….
Vivian Chiona reviews: The Emotionally Resilient Expat
I read a lot of books this summer, one of which was Linda A. Janssen’s The Emotionally Resilient Expat: Engage, Adapt and Thrive Across Cultures (2013). I wanted to share…
How to overcome the post-holiday blues
Another summer gone by…another time most of us as expats have to say goodbye to our family members back “home.” Now it’s time to start fresh and new and to…
Expat dilemma: should I stay or should I go?
As expats, most of us will be faced at some point with the issue of moving to another city/country or going back “home” (unless we stay expats forever). We will…
Feeling alone even when you’re around people? Here’s what you can do
“I could be sitting with a group of friends, talking, laughing, eating, having a great time. But somehow I feel as though I’m not really there. I don’t feel like…
Expat story: Where is home to me?
In this Tuesday’s article, Expat Nest shares the story of Alkmini, a Greek-born expat living in London. She describes what home is to her, how the meaning of ‘home’ has…
When expat worries become sleepless nights… here’s what to do
“I can’t sleep.” “I don’t sleep through the night.” “I lie awake for hours each night before I fall asleep.” Do any of these sound familiar to you? People suffer…
How to find a counsellor that suits you
“I think I would like to start counselling, but I am not sure if I need it? What are the important things I need to consider? How do I know…
This too shall pass…
Have you ever felt the pain of a particular moment to be so intense that you wished you could just wake up one day and not feel it anymore? Or…
Dealing with losing love as an expat
Being heartbroken is difficult enough… being heartbroken and an expat can really complicate things. Many expats feel that they don’t have the support they need to mend a broken heart….
How to help your expat teen cope with moving
Being a teenager can be wonderful and testing at the same time. Being an expat teenager can bring additional blessings and challenges. Expat teens go through the natural developmental challenges…
What are your 10 best qualities?
“I’m fat.” “I’m too skinny.” “I’d be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, a smaller nose, bigger muscles, longer legs, a flatter stomach…” “I am…
The power of “not yet”: another lesson from Bali
Αs you may have read in a previous blog, my solo trip to Bali in 2014 was full of inspiring insights that I still carry with me today. I learned…
Got the festive season blues?
The festive season and end-of-year celebrations are supposed to be the most joyous time of the year: fancy dress, gourmet foods, decorations, lights, parties, music, gifts and an opportunity to…
Signs that you may be struggling to adjust
Expat Nest invited clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Sivia Gouvali, M.Sc, to discuss some of the common symptoms expats may experience while adjusting to expat life… Expatriation means a break…
Are you ready to deal with your anger?
Do you really want to continue feeling this way? Why not handle your anger now? The good news is that dealing with your anger is a skill that you can…
5 tips to feeling happier in a new place
An international relocation can be both exciting and daunting. Fortunately there are some small steps that can immediately help you feel more at home in your new country… #1 List…