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Top 10 Expat Books for 2024

12/11/20240

It’s that time of the year when we ask our friends at Expat Bookshop to share their top 10 books by, for and/or about expats. We really appreciate the wonderful work of these authors, who do so increase awareness about…

Career/Workplace, غير مصنف

Why taking care of your work includes taking care of you…

25/10/20240

If you’ve been so busy working that you’ve forgotten about yourself, it’s time to stop and assess the situation, writes marketing coach Stephanie Ward. She also offers some ideas to get started on taking extremely good care of yourself… Taking…

Your Toolkit, غير مصنف

What I Learned While Mushroom Hunting That Can Be Applied to Life

01/10/20240

Vivian reflects on her time spent hunting for mushrooms and the principles she’s been inspired to apply to life. I celebrated my birthday recently by joining a beginner’s mushroom hunting session. I wanted to do something unusual, to spend quality…

Stress/Depression, Your Toolkit, غير مصنف

August Special: Connect to Your Senses & Feel Calmer

05/08/20240

Connecting to your senses is a wonderful, accessible way to bring yourself back to the present moment, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious. Expat Nest founder Vivian Chiona shares a list of her favourite resources, all from the Expat…

Stress/Depression, Your Toolkit, غير مصنف

Vivian’s Notes: Thoughts Are Not Facts

22/07/20240

When we’re in the middle of anxiety or spiralling into negative thinking, it can feel like this is our reality. But is it really? Is there a different way? Vivian reflects on how challenging our thoughts can help us find…

Career/Workplace, غير مصنف

10 (+1) Things I’ve Learned About Business & Wanted to Share With You

18/06/20240

Friday 21 June is Expat Nest’s 11th birthday! We’re over a decade old! In that time, Expat Nest has gone from the inspired idea of a solo entrepreneur to a global business with a team of counsellors serving internationals all…

Expat Stories, Home/Relocation, غير مصنف

“Transition Takes Time…” Reflections from an International School Counsellor

27/05/20240

Globally nomadic students, families and teachers are no strangers to change. Counsellor Steve Ayling reflects on transition and shares an uplifting story from his more than 20 years of working in international schools. “The only way to make sense out…

Stress/Depression, غير مصنف

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Symptoms & Seeking Support

26/04/20240

If only one could wave a magic wand to make the bad memories, flashbacks, anxiety and depression disappear. It’s unfortunately not that simple, but there is hope! Expat Nest founder and psychologist Vivian Chiona offers pointers for those seeking support…

Family/Parenting, غير مصنف

Juggling a New Language (or Two or Three…)? Tips for the Multilingual Family

04/03/20240

Are you raising a multilingual family? Writer Gracia Alcaideshares some creative, practical tips on navigating the language learning process, whether you’re learning one new language, juggling a whole bunch of them, or want to help your kids stay fluent in…

Home/Relocation, غير مصنف

Families in Transition: Saying Good Goodbyes

26/10/20230

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 resolution when parting ways. Whether it’s to family, friends, a…

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