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The Sanctuary Challenge: A Mental/Emotional Journey
Dani and Claudia have been experimenting with the Sanctuary Challenge—a 60 day challenge where we try to make ourselves and our homes a place of sanctuary. We are about halfway through and this is what we are thinking.
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Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad
Trust me, I get that it is hard to go out and meet people when you just want to curl up with a book but I am also such a good 'faker' that many times I (apparently) appear to love it. Here are my tips!
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Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)
Every year we write a letter to the future year with some thoughts about the previous one and some things we want to keep in mind moving forward. This article focuses on Dani’s letter to 2021.
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How to: Balance Two Worlds
Living abroad can create some tension between wanting to be present in two separate worlds—your life abroad and your life back home. While everyone is different, we'd like to share our tips on striking the right balance!
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Sending Letters and Postcards
Staying in touch with all of your friends and family back while you study abroad or otherwise live abroad can be tricky. Sending postcards and letters may seem old-fashioned and unnecessary, but here’s why you should do it anyways!
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Handling Political Conversations While Living Abroad
Politics is always a delicate subject but politics in another language and culture can be a recipe for disaster. Check out our tips for how to handle this kind of conversation while in Spain!
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Living in Spanish is Tiring
Just having to do mundane things in another place can me more difficult due to language and cultural differences. My experience is do what you can and rest when you can't do any more! Good luck!
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Confessions: Moving Abroad Doesn’t Necessarily Get Easier
I’m on the move again and realizing that while I’ve picked up some good tips, moving for the 8th time isn’t necessarily all that easier than the first time. Check out my story to see more about what I’ve learned.
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At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections
The exploration of Rachael Lynn’s book At Home Anywhere continues in this post as Dani shares excerpts from her journal in which she answers some of the book’s reflection questions.
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At Home Anywhere: A Book Review
In this post, we review and provide insight on everything the book At Home Anywhere has to offer. It’s likely a good fit for you, whether you’re moving abroad or not.
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Don’t Ignore Your Body’s “Check Engine Lights”
Just like our cars are programed to warn us when something’s not right, our bodies do the same! If you find you have trouble paying attention to these warning, check out this advice.
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Confessions: I’m a Workaholic
What kind of professional are you? Read about Claudia's confession that she is a bit of a workaholic, and how she is also taking some actions to find balance.
