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7 Reasons Why Money Is an Emotional Topic

05/06/20250

Money is far more than a means of exchange; it’s a deeply emotional subject that has the power to shape our lives in profound ways. Here’s a closer look at the link between money and emotion… At face value,…

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Non-Violent Communication for Authentic Relationships

30/04/20250

So often we avoid communicating openly and honestly with each other. Perhaps it’s a conversation that’s emotionally charged and we have no idea how to navigate it without coming off as aggressive. Or we shy away from speaking our needs,…

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10 Favourite Articles… for 10 Beautiful Years!

01/11/20230

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 – and so appreciative – that Expat Nest has been…

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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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Happy 10th Birthday to Us! Plus 10 Top Resources for YOU

30/06/20230

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 on, we are still offering professional support to expats…

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Compulsive Shopping: Warning Signs and Tips to Address It

18/04/20230

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 shopping spirals out of control? When it begins to have…

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How About More Space Not More Goals?

05/01/20230

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 those who are feeling overwhelmed. What if, instead of focusing…

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Top 10 Expat Books for 2022

27/11/20220

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 usual, in the best tradition of ‘no particular order’,…

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Interview with author and relocation mentor Carolina Porto

15/11/20220

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 one of my most favourite people in the international community.…

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Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Travel (5 Tips)

29/06/20220

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, or to repatriate. And although travel can bring fun, novelty…

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7 Reasons Why Money Is an Emotional Topic

Non-Violent Communication for Authentic Relationships

10 Favourite Articles… for 10 Beautiful Years!

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

Happy 10th Birthday to Us! Plus 10 Top Resources for YOU

Compulsive Shopping: Warning Signs and Tips to Address It

How About More Space Not More Goals?

Top 10 Expat Books for 2022

Interview with author and relocation mentor Carolina Porto

Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Travel (5 Tips)

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