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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019 /

    It isn't always easy living in a different place to where you grew up and changing cultures. This post is in a series of articles talking about finding balance with the new you...even if you'll never be Spanish. 

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  • Balance,  Thriving

    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019 /

    Do you find it difficult to be consistent with a workout routine? Check out these seven ways you could have more fun while being active.

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    August 23, 2018

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    May 19, 2020
  • Culture,  Food,  Preparing

    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019 /

    If you’re interested in eating more healthfully through the Mediterranean Diet but uncertain exactly what that means or what such food looks like here in Spain, this article’s for you!

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  • Adapting,  Balance

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019 /

    Are you trying to figure out your reasoning for going abroad so that you can make the most of your experience? Check out these five questions to help you orientate yourself in discovering your why.

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    June 19, 2018

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    April 9, 2019

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    September 17, 2020
  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019 /

    When you first arrive somewhere, discovering all the places, even if you have to pay, is a very normal thing to do. However, as you get more comfortable you tend to loose these tendencies. Here's why you shouldn't. 

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    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019

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    February 8, 2018

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    May 4, 2021
  • Balance,  How to,  Thriving

    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019 /

    In order to make the most out of your experience while studying (or living) abroad, you’re going to want to make a home out of your ‘host city’. In this article, we’re outlining all the reasons why.

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    What is “Home?”

    May 30, 2019 /

    For those of us who live abroad, move often, and/or are nomadic it can be very difficult to pinpoint where and what ‘home’ is. Thankfully, with some help from our friends, we’re getting a little closer to our own definition.

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    ‘Adulting’ While Abroad

    May 16, 2019 /

    ‘Adulting’ isn’t always fun or easy and it can feel even more frustrating when you’re living abroad. However, you can look at it much like culture shock and this provides some comfort!

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  • Thriving

    The Power of Perspective

    April 18, 2019 /

    Have you ever thought about how changing your perspective could change your reality? I think you should!

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    February 21, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Life with Visitors is Different

    March 21, 2019 /

    Try as I may, I simply can’t live out my ‘normal life’ when I have visitors! It’s not an inherently bad thing, but certainly something we all need to recognize and come to terms with in our own ways. Thus, I’m sharing some personal insights on the topic.

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  • Thriving

    Thriving is Just Striving!

    March 7, 2019 /

    I’ve had the feeling for awhile now that we need to change the way in which we define ‘thriving’ and it turns out that my inkling has led me right back to the TRUE definition of ‘thriving’—I think you’ll be happily surprised!

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  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019 /

    I mean, how often do YOU take time off? And I don’t mean simply not going to work; I mean truly, deeply giving your mind and body a rest—completely guilt-free. Chances are, you may need to do some reflecting as I have…

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