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Is Something in Your Life Feeling “Not Quite Right”? Why Values Matter

10/07/20230

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, says therapist Dr. Fae Frederick. What are values and…

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Career/Workplace, Identity/Sense of belonging

How to Say “No” Without Feeling Guilty (9 Tips)

15/05/20236

Do you always say “yes” to requests and want to help everyone? Would you (or others) describe yourself as a people pleaser? Being kind and helpful is not a bad thing. But, when taken too far, it can become harmful…

Home/Relocation, Identity/Sense of belonging

10 Tips to Feel More at Home in a New Culture

27/03/20230

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 attitude and taking a few simple actions to become part…

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Expat Stories, Identity/Sense of belonging

When Old Rules and Roles No Longer Serve Us (Expat Story)

23/01/20230

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 accompanying spouse Margaret Ghielmetti offers a gentle way to explore…

Home/Relocation, Identity/Sense of belonging

Has Loneliness Knocked at Your Door? Some Tips to Overcome it

16/01/20173

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 nomad. We shine a light on loneliness and offer some…

Identity/Sense of belonging

Is Social Media Making Us More Lonely?

31/01/201613

As expats it’s important to keep in touch with our loved ones. Online technology and social media in particular allow us to do that more effectively. But some studies suggest that a dependence on social media may lead us to…

Identity/Sense of belonging, Stress/Depression

Feeling alone even when you’re around people? Here’s what you can do

08/07/201457

“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 I’m ever fully enjoying myself. It feels like something is…

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Is Something in Your Life Feeling “Not Quite Right”? Why Values Matter

How to Say “No” Without Feeling Guilty (9 Tips)

When Old Rules and Roles No Longer Serve Us (Expat Story)

Has Loneliness Knocked at Your Door? Some Tips to Overcome it

Feeling alone even when you’re around people? Here’s what you can do

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