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Is Social Media Affecting Our Mental Health More Than We Think?

27/05/20260

For many of us, social media is a part of daily life – something we turn to for connection, news and entertainment. But as its role in our lives continues to grow, so do conversations about its impact on mental…

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Sink Then Swim: A Book I Love (and Here’s Why)

12/05/20263

When Sue Schoormans invited me to write the foreword for Sink Then Swim: How to Survive Life’s Most Stressful Situations When Living Abroad, I felt deeply honoured. As someone who has spent many years supporting expats and globally mobile individuals…

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Learning to Sit With What’s Hard: 5 Ways to Build Your Tolerance for Discomfort

06/04/20260

If you feel sad, distracted, restless, lonely or anxious, the impulse is often to solve it – distract yourself, optimise your routine, push forward, reframe positively, or eliminate the source altogether. But what if not all discomfort needs to be…

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Happy New Year! 🥳 Setting Small, Kind Goals for 2026

06/01/20260

The turn of the year often comes with a rush of pressure: “New Year, new me”, big resolutions, ambitious plans, and a sense that we should reinvent ourselves overnight. For expats and global citizens, this pressure can feel even stronger:…

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8 Ways to Stay Centred During the Holiday Season

15/12/20250

December holidays can be a beautiful time of connection, celebration and rest, but it can also bring pressure, overstimulation and mixed emotions, especially for those living far from home. We share 8 ways to stay connected to yourself and what’s…

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AUGUST SPECIAL 💛 Resources for Every Part of Your Life

01/08/20250

It’s time for our August Special… an annual tradition at Expat Nest and a time when we like to pause, take a breath, and share meaningful resources with you. This year, we’re offering one resource from the blog for each…

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Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving So Fast

21/07/20250

These days, it can feel like the world is spinning faster and faster: technological advancements, global events, workplace pressures and social expectations are all accelerating at a pace that can be hard to keep up with. In the middle of…

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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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EFT Tapping to Help Boost Mental Health [Video Demo]

25/11/20240

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Tapping is a collection of stress management strategies that can help boost mental health for kids, teens and adults. Eleni Vardaki, an Advanced EFT Practitioner, tells us more. If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed as…

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Sink Then Swim: A Book I Love (and Here’s Why)

Learning to Sit With What’s Hard: 5 Ways to Build Your Tolerance for Discomfort

Happy New Year! 🥳 Setting Small, Kind Goals for 2026

8 Ways to Stay Centred During the Holiday Season

Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving So Fast

7 Reasons Why Money Is an Emotional Topic

Non-Violent Communication for Authentic Relationships

EFT Tapping to Help Boost Mental Health [Video Demo]

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