They reverberate with the same fundamental truth: the value of engaging with our surroundings, our community, and our time.
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The Unspoken Crisis in Academia: The Mental Health Concerns of Faculty and Administration
Support for faculty members’ mental well-being is frequently inadequate, resulting from a prevalent culture that often sees them more as dispensers of support rather than recipients.
Book Review: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
It’s one of the most insightful books I’ve read in my adult life. So, let’s dive into the exceptional work that is Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman.
My First Courses Towards Counseling Certification
A few days ago, I received my schedule of classes for my first term as a counseling student. I’m excited to be sharing this with you!
Anchoring Our Expat Lives: Solid Relationships Abroad
The relationships we form, the friendships we nurture, provide an anchor that helps us feel grounded amidst the shifting tides of change.
Cultivating Self-Compassion at Work
Self-compassion involves treating ourselves with the same kindness, care, and understanding that we would offer a close friend. By acknowledging our imperfections and challenges without judgment, we can foster a healthier relationship with ourselves.
Navigating Grief Abroad: The Expat’s Guide to Coping with Loss
Today I am reflecting on the heartache of losing loved ones while living abroad. The narrative of such loss and of distance magnifying the grief isn’t shared nearly enough. However, it’s an unfortunate reality that many of us, myself included, have had to face.
Guest Author: Sashna Nair
I’m thrilled to introduce to you the guest author for today’s post, Sashna Nair. Sashna hails from the breathtaking islands of Fiji, a place imbued with tropical charm and warmth. Her expat story is an inspiring testament to strength and determination.
Our Human Journey: The Search for Love and Meaning
As we continue to dance, life offers us a tapestry of emotions, a blend of fear and desire, light and shadow, woven together in the human experience. At the core of this intricate dance, we find love and meaning.
Building Friendships Abroad: Balancing Warmth and Responsibility
When I moved to the United States several years ago, one of the challenges I encountered was building new and meaningful friendships. Today, I’d like to reflect on this experience. I hope it will resonate with those who are treading a similar path. My reflection will focus on two characteristics of mature friendships: warmth and responsibility.
Roque Neto 