Astronaut Scott Kelly’s year in space offers profound lessons for expats. From embracing longing to appreciating what’s missed to strengthening connections, learn how these insights help expats thrive in the challenges of life abroad.
Category Archives: Character
Lessons Learned: David & Goliath, and Escaping Relative Deprivation
Comparisons steal joy, but you don’t have to stay trapped. Learn how expats can escape the grip of relative deprivation and grow in contentment wherever you are in the world.
Expat Thanksgivings: Thriving Abroad, One Blessing at a Time
Gratitude isn’t just a virtue, it’s essential for your expat life. If you want joy, peace, patience, or love, learn to intentionally cultivate gratitude. Learn how to recognize your blessings and create a life worth celebrating, one moment at a time.
Don’t Ring the Bell: How to Build Unbreakable Perseverance
Never ring the bell. In the toughest moments, it’s perseverance that keeps you moving. Learn how to build resilience, find your why, and thrive no matter where life takes you.
The Humble Expat: How Humility Transforms Expat Life
Discover the underestimated power of humility! This quiet virtue is not only necessary, but transformative to your expat life. Dive into the insights and stories that will change the way you see yourself and the world.
It’s All In Your Head: Fostering a Growth Mindset for Language & Culture Learning
“Whether you think you can, or can’t—either way, you’re right.” That quote by Henry Ford captures a critical skill for an expat: fostering a growth mindset. Learn how in this latest post from The Prepared Expat.
Lessons Learned: Lone Survivor and Perseverance of the Moment
Persevering amidst challenges is essential for an expat, but it’s difficult unless you know the trick of “perseverance of the moment.” Learn this trick from “Lone Survivor,” the true story of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell’s survival against hundreds of enemy fighters.
The Art of Gratitude: An Expat’s Journey to Joy
Practicing gratitude is vital for expats who want to thrive in their host culture, since gratitude helps balance cultural experiences, reduces stress, enables deep relationships, and reshapes what one notices. Learn more and tips for practicing gratitude in this latest tip from The Prepared Expat!