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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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5 Key Benefits of Having a Mentor

Research has shown that having a mentor is one of the key protective factors in developing resilience and promoting positive outcomes in various professional and personal domains of your life. Having a mentor is especially helpful during major life transitions and can be truly transformative. Here are some key benefits:

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You Are Not Alone

After living abroad and returning to my home culture, there were moments when I found myself thinking, “No one else feels the way I do; no one understands me.”

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What To Do With Expats Who Have Returned?

The Harvard Business Review has published several insightful articles on expats and how companies can better equip them for success.In "The Right Way to Manage Expats," they offer several keen recommendations for employers. One is helping them repatriate well.

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