Tag: change
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Mindful Expat Episode 11: Embracing Change & Going With the Flow
What you’ll learn in this episode: • How change is an inevitable part of our lives — especially when we’re living abroad — and how accepting and even embracing change (rather than resisting it) can allow us to be happier. • Some tips for learning how to accept and embrace change in your life —…
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Turning Over a New Leaf in the New Year
It’s that time of year again! The time when people start to talk about their New Year’s resolutions. The beginning of a new year is a great opportunity to reflect back on the year we’ve had, what we’ve accomplished and learned, and what our priorities and goals are for the year ahead. At the same…
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Embracing Change & Going With the Flow
Heraclitus (an ancient Greek philosopher) wrote, “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” I love this metaphor. The moment you step in the water, it has already moved on, constantly flowing, constantly changing. You may look at the river and see what looks…
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Cultural Adjustment, Part 1: Say Hello to Culture Shock
Moving to a new country and adapting to a new culture is both incredibly rewarding and unbelievably challenging — sometimes at the same time. Researchers have developed a number of different theories to try to better understand the process of adjusting to a new cultural environment. In this article, we’ll discuss the concept of ‘culture shock’ and how it…