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Category Archives: Cross-Cultural Living
Culture Connection: Learning What Everyone Knows
It’s not enough to have language fluency, you must also learn what everyone knows in your host culture. Discover how with suggestions for every language learning level.
How Not to Be Raging Mad at Your Host Culture, Part 3
Feeling frustrated with your host culture? Discover how to navigate cultural challenges without succumbing to Raging Expat Syndrome in Part 3 of this series. Learn how to manage your judgments and reactions to thrive as an expat.
From Chaos to Calm: Crafting Stability for Expat Kids
Expat kids face immense challenges in transition. Discover how to transform chaos into calm with these proven tips for creating stability amidst change. Say goodbye to upheaval and hello to smooth transitions so you and your family can thrive.
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.
Cultural Taxonomies, Part 2: A Deep Dive
Dive deeper than the intro into the fascinating world of cultural taxonomies. Be equipped to deeply understand and enter into your host culture in the latest from The Prepared Expat.
Around the World in 80 Winks: The Expat’s Guide to Sleep
Perhaps nothing helps one deal with cultural stresses, language learning, physical health, and emotional stability than sleep, yet few get the rest that they need. Learn why sleep is so crucial for expats and expert tips for improving your sleep in this latest article from The Prepared Expat.
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.
Cultural Taxonomies: A Key to Decoding Cultures, Part 1
Explore how cultural taxonomies can help you decode cultural differences, reduce frustration, and have more meaningful relationships for a richer expat life.
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.