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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Gaming: Tips for Parents

18/10/20212

Many parents have concerns about video gaming and their children spending too much time in front of a screen. We discuss the difference between healthy and unhealthy gaming and how to support your teen to get the best out of…

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Birthdays: A Time to Reflect

01/10/20212

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 on: The pandemic has been a unique challenge…

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The Art of Self-Compassion & Why It’s Important

01/08/20215

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 favourite resources and tips for building self-compassion. This…

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EMOTIONAL EATING: WHY IT HAPPENS AND HOW TO MAKE THE SHIFT

20/07/20212

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 such way. Janine Schaeffer, a nutritional consultant with a background…

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ARE YOU IN A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE?

30/03/20212

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 become an addiction? And how can you begin…

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Grief/Loss, Your Toolkit

RELO/talk with Lindy Chapman

17/12/20200

One of the take-outs from my chat with Lindy, a US-based relocation strategist, is the importance of acknowledging that expats can experience grief on leaving our old lives behind. We discuss the importance of support for the emotional needs of…

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2020’S TOP 10 BOOKS FOR EXPATS

26/11/20200

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 tradition and one I really look forward to…

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Birthday Message: Big Heart. Sharp Mind. Less Drama

18/09/20202

A few months ago, I thought I’d be throwing a HUGE party to celebrate my birthday and the award I won earlier this year (I’ll tell you more another time). Plus I love to celebrate with the people I love!…

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Introvert Expat? Simple Tips for Reaching Out

07/09/20203

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 may feel way out of your comfort zone. We share…

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Transition/Life changes, Your Toolkit

Get in Touch with Your Creative Side to Manage Transition

14/07/20202

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 ways to get started… Transition can be an emotional roller…

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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Gaming: Tips for Parents

Birthdays: A Time to Reflect

The Art of Self-Compassion & Why It’s Important

EMOTIONAL EATING: WHY IT HAPPENS AND HOW TO MAKE THE SHIFT

ARE YOU IN A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE?

RELO/talk with Lindy Chapman

2020’S TOP 10 BOOKS FOR EXPATS

Birthday Message: Big Heart. Sharp Mind. Less Drama

Introvert Expat? Simple Tips for Reaching Out

Get in Touch with Your Creative Side to Manage Transition

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