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1). An Expatriate's Journey Of Self-Discovery Expatriate years offer a wonderful time and opportunity to reinvent oneself. As an expatriate you want to hold onto those parts of you that you love and that work for you, no matter where you are. But while you trail around the world, you have the very good fortune to pick up new skills and/or explore hidden ones to add to the tapestry of your life... 2). Dear Expats - Are You Ready To Take Up The Challenge For The New Year? It is that time of year again. Xmas is just around the corner and then a week later we will be toasting in the New Year. Streets, offices, and coffees shops are already buzzing with all the talk of the resolutions we plan to start on New Year’s Day. However, more often than not, the 1st of the year rolls around and we are still too full of the joys... 3). Do you need reasons to cheer up a bit? Are you a recent expatriate? Have you just arrived in your new location only to find out that you have by no means escaped certain annoyances that occurred on a daily basis back home? I mean issues such as: paying the bills, standing in lines, car repairs, meeting deadlines, endless meetings at work, and so on. Yes, this is life no matter where you... 4). Expat spouses - Overcoming the challenges that face them When a spouse is assigned an overseas assignment, the partner is faced with many obstacles that are often ignored. Unfortunately at this time not too many companies offer their support to the spouse. According to research done by Val Boyko into 'global solutions for international assignments' at the Families in Global Transition confer... 5). Expenses of moving overseas Are you about to move abroad? Have you considered how hard it is going to hit your purse? When we consider moving overseas, it is not just about the job and the opportunities. It is also most definitely about how your finances will be affected. It is important to check out information like the Mercer survey. This helps to ... 6). Happy New Year - Dare To Live Your Life To The Fullest How have you lived your life until now? Have you lived very safely and in a structured way? Do you do what you are “supposed” to do, go to your job, take care of your friends and families, support those around us and all the while put your desires on the back burner to be taken up for when the time is “right”. Your busy routine continues day in and... 7). How To Thrive in a Foreign Environment Many people really love the thought of taking the chance and living in a foreign country. It sounds so dreamy and romantic. But the reality for many expats is that very shortly after arrival in their new home, they find that there are often harsh realities to face about living abroad. Dreamy visions of spending the days picking tropical fruits, laz... 8). International Assignments - Identifying Expatriation Needs According to the research I have done, it is fair to say that the success rate of expatriate assignments is dependant on the expatriate assignee and the spouse and/or family being happy. When people are happy they are effective and this is no different in the case of expatriates. Yet, a surprising outcome of the research more than suggests that the... 9). International Marriages People marry people from other countries for many different reasons. For myself, being a true romantic, I would like to believe that the most important reason of all is love. As a result of the modern forms of transport and communications technologies the world has gotten smaller and it is much easier to bring people from all corners o... 10). Joining clubs. Do they work for you? Back home I was always a member of the local badminton club and at a time I was a member of the Weight Watcher's Club. Both were very effective in my life. I not only got to play my sport, but it served as a large part of my social life. I met some special lifelong friends there. Weight Watchers also served me very well in that it helped me change ... 11). Keeping in touch – taking emails a step further There are many reasons why some people never move. This is a topic for later discussion, but for now lets focus on those individuals who do hop from country to country and make new homes in different countries and often on other continents. Are you one of those people whose address seems to be forever changing? Luckily, for us expatria... 12). Make 2006 a great success wherever you are The definition of success may be different for every person, but when getting to grips with the term, essentially it is about who you are, and who you are becoming. It is about living up to your potential and achieving your dreams. Your success is what will bring you a life of contentment, pride and enthusiasm in your accomplishments. ... 13). Making a game of moving Just over a week ago I was told I had to pack up and move yet again to another apartment. This brings the number to 3 times in only a year and a half. Needless to say I was not too happy. It became evident to me that the more I resisted the idea, the worse I felt about it, so I decided to go with the flow and make my move into an exciting game. I s... 14). So, what is culture shock? The term "culture shock" originated in the 1950s. Basically it describes the physical and emotional discomforts that occur when someone moves from one cultural environment to another. There are several stages to culture shock which start when you first enter the new environment right through the acculturation process and back to re-adjustment when ... 15). Taking care of yourself abroad Most people do not take care of themselves. They think it is selfish and self-indulgent.This could not be further from the truth. My experiences have shown me that when I do take care of myself in the ways that I need to, it is only then that I am truly capable of being of real service to someone else. I have also found this to be especially true w... 16). What does it mean to be an expatriate? Part 1 Do you want to leave your home country because of taxes, limited work opportunities, or do you just have a desire to live a different life? Do you want to find better options for a better life elsewhere? Are you planning to make this happen? If so, you are part of a new trend of people called “expatriates.” The dictionary definition of... 17). What does it mean to be an expatriate? Part 2 - How to choose your paradise As mentioned in Part 1, there are some countries that are very popular now amongst the expat community. They all have their own appeal and it can be quite confusing and stressful deciding as to where to start. My proposed 10-step program is designed to help you decide on a country you would like to make your paradise. Make... 18). What does it mean to be an expatriate? Part 3 - Taking up residency When you have decided on a location and are ready to move in and take up residency, there are a few considerations to keep in mind to make your transition run as smoothly as possible. No matter where your chosen haven may be, whether it be in a first world or third world country, set up your portable office as soon as possible. The kin...