Emerging Resilient Blog
Transition: What We Can Learn From Trees
Take a moment to reflect on the trees outside your window. In winter, their branches stand bare, seemingly lifeless, against the cold wind. To the untrained eye, they appear dormant, stagnant, and still. But nothing could be further from the truth.
Processing Change is Like Decorating for the Holidays
Not processing change works—until it doesn’t. The emotional clutter piles up, and eventually, it spills over. Just like a house jam-packed with old decorations, it starts to feel overwhelming and unlivable.
The Value of Letting Go During Transitions
Letting go is not about erasing the past but about making room for the future. It’s a way of honoring who you were while stepping into who you’re becoming.
5 Common Mistakes People Make During Life Transitions
Transitions are challenging, but they’re also opportunities for growth and renewal. By avoiding these common mistakes and approaching change with intentionality, you can navigate life’s transitions with greater clarity and confidence.
How Physical Liminal Spaces Reflect Life Transitions
Liminal spaces invite us to trust that the in-between is purposeful. Trust that the waiting isn’t wasted. Trust that the discomfort is shaping you into someone ready for what lies ahead. These spaces challenge us to let go of certainty and embrace possibility. It’s not easy, but it’s necessary.
Change vs. Transition: Understanding the Difference
While change might seem like the main event, transition is the deeper, more personal story.
The Benefit of Debriefing
Debriefing isn’t just a formal process; it’s a powerful way to turn our experiences—especially the tough ones—into valuable lessons.
7 Essentials When Traveling Abroad
Approaching travel with curiosity, respect, and an open mind can transform each of your trips into not just a great memory, but also an opportunity for growth.
4 Things My Family Did To Deal with Homesickness Abroad
During our time living in Southeast Asia, homesickness would sometimes creep in, especially when the differences in culture and daily life felt overwhelming. To cope, we developed a blend of old routines and new traditions that gave us a sense of comfort and excitement.
The Toll of Being an Expat
Resilience is born from facing that toll, owning it, and finding a way to carry it forward without letting it weigh us down. That’s the work of being an expat, of coming home, and of living authentically through all the changes life throws at us.
Why Are You Holding Back?
What if your experience abroad wasn’t just for you? What if every lesson, every struggle, every breakthrough was preparing you for a bigger role?
Top 5 Cultural Faux Pas to Avoid When Living Abroad
Being mindful of these five things will go along way in helping you adapt to your new home.
Be On Your Guard About This One Thing
Do you know what’s the worst thing you can do when you move abroad?
10 Things NOT To Do When You’re Homesick
But by avoiding these common pitfalls, you can navigate it more effectively and start embracing the adventure that lies ahead.
Thriving Away: Overcoming Homesickness and Building Resilience
I created this course-in-a-workbook to help you take back your agency and feel empowered to move through homesickness.
How Homesickness Affects Expats and How Their Employers Can Help
Homesickness is a significant, but manageable, challenge. By providing the right support, companies can help their employees handle it, leading to a more resilient, engaged, and productive workforce.
7 Key Traits for Expats Who Return Well
Expats who repatriate successfully usually share a few key traits that help them handle the transition back home smoothly.
The Ultimate Moving Abroad Planner
This planner is designed to help you find peace of mind as you prepare for your move abroad and help you be better prepared!
Once Upon a Time I Returned from Abroad (or Three Ways Debriefing Helped Me)
After returning from living four years abroad—not just once, but twice—I realized how important debriefing those experiences were. There are probably dozens of ways debriefing benefited me, but here are three:
The Month of the Military Child: Celebrating Resilience
Military children face a distinct set of challenges. Frequent moves, parental deployments, and the need to adapt to new environments and schools are just a few of the hurdles they regularly encounter. Despite these challenges, military kids often develop an impressive set of skills that can serve them well throughout their lives.