Vivian Chiona, Author at Expat Nest e-counselling

ONCE UPON A TIME IN CULTURELAND: THE SEQUEL

01/06/20210

I love the concept of “Cultureland”. It expresses the essence of the international experience that we expats share, no matter where we are in the world. Today we check in with repat Eva Antza, whose exploration of cultural intelligence has…

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Dear Mom… Letter to a Loved One Who Has Passed

19/05/20210

Recently an expat shared a heartfelt letter with me that she’d written to her late mother to help process her loss. Writing letters to loved ones who have passed away is a helpful tool for coping with grief. We hope…

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WHY DO WE DREAM? THE SECRETS BEHIND OUR DREAMS…

03/05/20210

It’s one of those mornings: when the alarm snapped you out of sleep, you were dreaming, and all through breakfast you’ve been trying to piece together your dream or wondering why it was so weird. Let’s unpack the mystery of…

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Family/Parenting, Love/Relationships

TAKING CARE OF THE CAREGIVER: SOME TIPS

12/04/20210

Being caregiver to a loved one is not for the faint of heart. It’s often an act of hard work, sacrifice and altruistic love, with emotional highs and lows. We share some tips for looking after yourself, if you’re looking…

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Expat Stories

CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION: WHEN “YES” MEANS “MAYBE”… OR EVEN “NO”!

01/04/20210

Regina Reinhardt, an adult third culture kid and cross-cultural trainer/coach who spends her time between Switzerland and Greece, shares how she solved a recent social dilemma. Her story suggests that creativity and compromise might be the ultimate skills for successful…

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Your Toolkit

ARE YOU IN A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE?

30/03/20210

Smartphones have become an accepted part of our personal and professional lives, and in many cases an extension of our hands! But how much is too much? When does your phone time become an addiction? And how can you begin…

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Behind the Scenes of a Big Moment in My Life

08/03/20210

I had the incredible honor on International Women’s Day 2020 to be awarded as one of the “100 most inspirational women in the world” by Women Appreciating Women (WAW), both for “Endless Positive Contribution to Society” and as a “Visionary…

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Love/Relationships

INTERVIEW: LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE IN THESE TOUGH TIMES

16/02/20210

We’re talking about love! Due to the pandemic lockdown, many expats are facing relationship challenges right now. In this interview with psychologist Dr. Margarita Lourido, we cover some tips to build your love story, whether you’d like to take your…

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Helping A Loved One Deal with Loss

02/02/20210

Though loss is a natural part of life and something we will all face, it’s never easy. It can be extremely difficult to watch someone grieving, especially when we love them. Here are some insights about grief that will help…

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HAPPY NEW YEAR & CELEBRATING OUR SPANISH WEBSITE!

12/01/20210

¡Hola! Happy new year! As we begin 2021, my wish is that we will continue to keep learning in order to build resilience. May we also experience many moments of joy and move towards easier times, individually and collectively. I’m…

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