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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 1
When I first arrived in my host culture (and didn’t speak any of the language), I went to a park and immediately everyone started staring at me, little kids pointed at me, and people snapped my picture. I didn’t have my fly down, I wasn’t inappropriately dressed, and I wasn’t doing anything other than beingContinueContinue reading “How Not to Be Raging Mad at Your Host Culture, Part 1”