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22/11/2018

The Act of Thanksgiving is an Art

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 […]

21/11/2018

Where You are is Perfect

Start where you are. Where you are is perfect. When you’re going through a life transition (divorce, marriage, empty nest,career change, etc.), or a location transition (moving for work, need or joy),  it’s tempting to wait until things settle down, to then work on your goals. If you feel lonely, your furniture shipment is stuck […]

20/11/2018

A Perspective on Moving

Did you know that moving is one of the major stressors in life? Surprisedly, it’s known to be one of the top five most stressful life events, along with divorce and the death of a loved one. If that’s so, how postponing settling down during an international relocation can affect expatriate transitions? As I embark […]

19/11/2018

It Takes Heart and Spirit to Create Courage

What do heart and spirit have in common? When combined they create courage. Accordingly to René Brown, originally courage meant “To speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.” However, how many women living between cultures dare to speak from our hearts when we first arrive at a new location? There are many reasons why […]

15/11/2018

Here’s How a Sense of Adventure Helps Expats

Most expatriates don’t fear a new adventure. That would contradict their chosen lifestyle. And a large number of expats seek out and thrive because of their new explorations. Recently, I was asked how a sense of adventure helped me during my international journey. Adventure is not hard to experience if you are open to new opportunities, […]

14/11/2018

Why some expats seem to be having so much fun?

Open to the Unexpected It’s exciting and sometimes rewarding being open to the unexpected when we are arriving at a new location. Would you believe if I told you that my husband and I walked into an Alpine Descend of the Cattle Procession without planning? And, that our only intention for Sunday was to take […]

13/11/2018

The Secret of Adapting Anywhere

If you arrive at a new destination and keep longing for your prior one, have you arrived at all? Imagine instead, if you land somewhere in the world and feel at home, even temporarily, and create happiness for you and those around you. Aren’t you then starting your transition on the right foot while in […]

12/11/2018

I’m a STAR – Spouse Traveling and Relocating Successfully –

I’m currently in the middle of a big life (recent empty-nester) and location transition (moving to Switzerland from the United States), and decided to write daily blog posts and give you a peek into the life of a S.T.A.R. – Spouse Traveling and Relocating Successfully. I like to think that I’ve become a successful S.T.A.R. […]

09/11/2018

Three Things Successful Expats Do

When we’re moving to a new destination to embrace a new adventure or just because it’s the best opportunity for our families we often fantasied about our new homes. Our initial assumption is that if it’s abroad, it must be exciting.  But the truth is most new things are appealing because they are a novelty. […]

01/04/2018

Why Expat Joy?

ExpatJoy Blog is becoming a reality due to my passion for communication, learning from others and sharing information on living the expatriate life. In my experience, our fellow expatriates are our best source of help and information when it comes to living abroad. There is a sense of camaraderie among the members of this community as […]