It appears that parents and kids are checking on their loved ones even more frequently than before the COVID-19 outbreak. The simple question: ‘How are you?’ now has a new connotation, a renewed meaning. We genuinely want to know how the people in our lives are faring during these unusual times. My mom, notoriously slow […]
When I say no, I recognize that I’m opening space to say yes to the valuable things in my life. When I say no, I may feel temporarily bad, but deep inside, I’ve learned that it’s the right thing to do for everyone involved. My ‘NOs’ are as powerful as my ‘YESES’ because they are […]
Like many of you all over the world, I’ve been worrying about the impacts of COVID-19. Yes, I know that worrying isn’t the right course of action. Yet, I worry and feel miserable at times. And, I’m sure I’ll worry about this pandemic again, and again. But for today, for this morning, I choose to […]
Three tips for amazing photos by bringing unconditional LOVE to your subjects. [ASK the EXPERT FRIDAY] Replay Wow! Marcia Dolgin overdelivers her expertise after my slow start in the beginning of the video. Watch how Marcia finds a creative way to deal with a crying child while bringing a family’s cultural heritage and developing a […]
ASK THE EXPAT FRIDAY – Every Friday we feature an active member of the ExpatJoy group on FB by spotlighting their knowledge and expertise. This morning, it was my pleasure to interview Terri Werner, one of our dear members, and the founder and President of Energy Flow Consulting. In this video, Terri teach us How […]
A big attraction of embarking into the expat lifestyle is the possibility of adventure. Yesterday, Brett (my husband), and I decided to check out a ‘myth’ well spread here in the South of France. It says that a boat with no sails and no oars landed on the shores of Provence, bringing some of Jesus’ […]
The Expat Career And Lifestyle Podcast 61: How To Thrive Abroad As A Non English Speaking Expat. Interview With ME! – Do you feel ashamed of your accent? Are you a non-native English or other Foreign language speaker? I have been interviewed by Dominika Miernik, for the new Expat Career & Lifestyle podcast episode. Check […]
Have you heard? I’m moving to France! I haven’t been sharing this news with too many people because for a while I didn’t know what was going to happen to my life. Perhaps you can relate to my story. For the past year, as you may know, I’ve been preparing to move from the United […]
Being away from family and friends can be hard, especially during the holiday season. How can I explain to my aging mother that this year I’ll spend Christmas and New Year’s in my home country, with her grown-up grandkids and my in-laws instead of traveling to see her? I can hear the disappointment in her […]
My client Frank gave me the best Thanksgiving gift ever. He had a breakthrough that can change the course of his life. In the many months, we have been working together; Frank has been developing his planning, commitment and focus skills, while increasing his confidence. He enjoyed the inner critic concept so much that he gave […]
To people watch is a hobby to some of us. You can see this pastime taken place at the numerous cafés at most big cities around the globe. I have to admit that I enjoy watching people too. But, one activity that I really get a kick out of is to listen to people’s stories. […]
Today, it’s Thanksgiving here in the United States. It’s my favorite American holiday; a whole day dedicated to giving thanks. History tells us that this celebration began when colonists and Native Americans shared an autumn harvest back in the 1600s. Many cultures throughout times shared similar traditions commemorating the bounty of the fall harvest. With […]
