Vivian Chiona, Author at Expat Nest e-counselling

10 Favourite Articles… for 10 Beautiful Years!

01/11/20232

In honour of Expat Nest’s 10th year, founder Vivian Chiona looks back at her favourite articles from the blog… one for each year since we started. I’m still amazed – and so appreciative – that Expat Nest has been…

Grief/Loss, Home/Relocation

Families in Transition: Saying Good Goodbyes

26/10/20230

Although saying goodbyes is often viewed with a sense of sadness, when approached mindfully it can strengthen relationships – both old and new. Here’s the four-step RAFT process for finding resolution when parting ways. Whether it’s to family, friends, a…

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Family/Parenting

Feeling the Love: Grandparents and the Importance of Intergenerational Support

07/09/20232

Older family members back home can offer expat children and teens a special kind of love, and memories that last a lifetime. International youth empowerment consultant Natasha Winnard shares her story, as well as pointers for supporting mobile kids to…

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Your Toolkit

10 Interviews to Uplift & Inspire…

20/08/20230

In celebration of Expat Nest’s 10th anniversary, founder Vivian Chiona shares her 10 favourite interviews, covering everything from midlife marriage meltdowns to entrepreneurship to expat grief. I love watching or listening to interviews, and I absolutely love being a…

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Identity/Sense of belonging, Your Toolkit

Is Something in Your Life Feeling “Not Quite Right”? Why Values Matter

10/07/20230

Have you ever felt a low-grade discomfort when something in your life just isn’t right or a situation isn’t sitting well with you? Your values might be out of alignment, says therapist Dr. Fae Frederick. What are values and…

Your Toolkit

Happy 10th Birthday to Us! Plus 10 Top Resources for YOU

30/06/20230

We at Expat Nest celebrated our 10th birthday on 21 June 2023! Check out the photos of our happy celebrations here. I only wish we could ALL celebrate together… Ten years on, we are still offering professional support to expats…

Grief/Loss

The Power of Forgiveness

30/05/20230

Forgiving someone who has hurt us can be tough. Strategic Intervention Life Coach Sylwia Borowy reflects on why forgiveness is important – for us. Forgiving someone who has hurt or harmed us can be really hard, especially if they…

Career/Workplace, Identity/Sense of belonging

How to Say “No” Without Feeling Guilty (9 Tips)

15/05/20236

Do you always say “yes” to requests and want to help everyone? Would you (or others) describe yourself as a people pleaser? Being kind and helpful is not a bad thing. But, when taken too far, it can become harmful…

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Career/Workplace

Is Quiet Quitting/Quiet Firing Affecting You Too? (10 Tips)

01/05/20230

“Quiet quitting” is when an employee “switches off” psychologically, doing the bare minimum to avoid being fired or becoming burned out. “Quiet firing” is when a manager gives up on a team member, withdrawing support, communication and guidance. Both can…

Stress/Depression, Your Toolkit

Compulsive Shopping: Warning Signs and Tips to Address It

18/04/20230

Ah, shopping… Whether we love it or dread it, it’s something we’ve gotta do. And it’s much easier today, with online options and easy payment methods. But what happens when shopping spirals out of control? When it begins to have…

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