If you don’t understand a people’s history, you won’t understand their culture. Learn why this is so + tips for understanding your host’s history from The Prepared Expat.
Category Archives: Cross-Cultural Living
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!
How Not to Be Raging Mad at Your Host Culture, Part 2
You’ve encountered cultural differences that frustrate or enrage you. The Prepared Expat shares a 4-step process to help you respond with understanding and humility, no matter what that difference is.
How Not to Be Raging Mad at Your Host Culture, Part 1
Feeling frustrated with cultural differences as an expat? Learn how to avoid Raging Expat Syndrome by understanding norms, values, and embracing empathy.
COVID: To go or stay? A guide toward assessing risk
In this COVID crisis, should you bug out or stay where you are? The Prepared Expat provides a guide to assessing risk to inform that critical decision