Vivian Chiona, Author at Expat Nest e-counselling

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, Ταυτότητα/Αίσθηση του ανήκειν

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

15/05/20230

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…

Εργαλειοθήκη σας, Κατάθλιψη

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…

feeling more at home new culture expat nest

Home/Relocation, Ταυτότητα/Αίσθηση του ανήκειν

10 Tips to Feel More at Home in a New Culture

27/03/20230

Living in a new place with an unfamiliar culture can feel like you’re watching life from the sidelines, rather than living it to the fullest. Being proactive, having a positive attitude and taking a few simple actions to become part…

long distance expat relationships woman packing suitcase expat nest

Οικογένεια/γονείς, Σχέσεις

Long-distance Expat Relationships: Tips for Making It Work [podcast]

16/03/20230

Expat Nest founder Vivian Chiona had the huge honour of being interviewed on Holding the Fort Abroad, a podcast for expats who are navigating the dynamics of long-distance relationships – whether that’s because one partner travels a lot for work…

Σχέσεις

The Power of Negotiation in Romantic Relationships: 10 Tips to Improve Your Skills

27/02/20230

Negotiating is not just a skill for the business world or politics. It’s a valuable tool for managing conflict in our romantic relationships too, and it has enormous power to help couples build happier and more fulfilling relationships. Here we…

Σχέσεις

Is Your Relationship Causing More Pain than Joy? PLUS Tips to Move Forward

13/02/20230

Our words and our actions have the amazing ability to inspire deep, long-lasting love – but they can also do the opposite. Harsh, disrespectful ways of interacting can hurt both us and our partner. We take a look at some…

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Expat Stories, Ταυτότητα/Αίσθηση του ανήκειν

When Old Rules and Roles No Longer Serve Us (Expat Story)

23/01/20230

We all bring rules from our childhoods into our adult lives. But which of these rules prevent us from experiencing a more joyful life? Through her own story, author and accompanying spouse Margaret Ghielmetti offers a gentle way to explore…

Author: Vivian Chiona

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