When you struggle with belonging as an expat, this is what you’re missing
In this post I break down the missing key ingredients and steps to take for anyone struggling with belonging as an expat.
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May 3, 2022
Stay or go? #4 – “Asking ‘should I stay or go?’ means that change is happening and no one but yourself can know the answer” (American expat in Morocco)
Expat life can be a recipe for identity crisis or profound self-growth. This is the path that Patti, an American expat, has been on since moving abroad in 2017. The experience has helped her realize that she is happy being away from the US.
March 11, 2021
Why you feel like a foreigner in your own country when you visit home
Why is it that alongside feeling a sense of relief and familiarity from visiting home we can also feel like we're a foreigner in our own country? Read about the three reasons why you're suddenly feeling out of place.
December 22, 2019
Culture clash: Why being annoyed with a foreign culture can be good for you
You've probably experienced some kind of culture clash in your attempt to live a normal life in a foreign country. You know, those moments when you get so annoyed with the little things that people do that make no sense to you. Find out what these moments can teach you about what you need for a happy life.
October 15, 2019
Culture shock: How to stop comparing and start adapting to a new culture
Let's face it. We'd all rather stay in our comfort zone. Expats are no different in that regard. Starting a new life somewhere else is of course bold but culture shock is something that will hit all expats to a different degree. Learn how to move through culture shock and take your time in adapting to a new culture.
October 9, 2019