Fighting the 온라인 카지노 게임 Blues: 5 Tips for 온라인 카지노 게임 Wives Abroad

By Rachel Reilly

After the excitement of an international move has worn off, what카지노 게임 컬렉션�s a non-working expat wife to do? When the boxes have been unpacked and the thrills of the new culture you find yourself living in have become well, less thrilling, how do you fill the days and beat the dreaded expat blues?

Sure, not working might seem like a pretty good gig, but not for everyone. Alicia, a Canadian-American, states that 카지노 게임 컬렉션�it카지노 게임 컬렉션�s hard to believe that not long ago I was involved in life and death decisions on a daily basis as the neurosurgical manager for a bustling Seattle hospital.카지노 게임 컬렉션� Now her 카지노 게임 컬렉션�most thought-provoking decision카지노 게임 컬렉션� of the day as an expat wife in China is: 카지노 게임 컬렉션�chicken, beef, or pork for dinner?카지노 게임 컬렉션�

For expat wives, it카지노 게임 컬렉션�s important to create a fulfilling, rewarding life abroad. Not doing so could jeopardize the expat experience. According to Brookfield Global Relocation Services카지노 게임 컬렉션� 2013 Global Relocation Trends Survey, spouse/partner dissatisfaction is one of the top reasons why expat assignments fail.

Defining the 온라인 카지노 게임 Blues

온라인 카지노 게임 wives face many challenges beyond the initial culture shock. Moving and living abroad 카지노 게임 컬렉션�demands a great deal of emotional strength카지노 게임 컬렉션�, according to Dr. Cathy Tsang-Feign, a Hong Kong based psychologist who counsels expats and is the author of Keep Your Life, Family and Career Intact While Living Abroad: What every expat needs to know. Life abroad can be stressful, not to mention dull at times, and various triggers cause bluesy feelings ranging from sadness to frustration. Alicia defines her expat blues as an 카지노 게임 컬렉션�intimate sense of loneliness카지노 게임 컬렉션� that has simply come and gone over her four years abroad. For Cathy, an American expat also living in China, the blues set in around Halloween, when she카지노 게임 컬렉션�d normally be back home in Tennessee having a big party with her family and trick-or-treating with her grandkids.

Ways to Cope

There are as many ways to deal with the expat blues as there are causes of them. We all use different coping mechanisms to get through challenging times. For Cathy, it카지노 게임 컬렉션�s all about having the right mindset: 카지노 게임 컬렉션�If you come [abroad] thinking that it카지노 게임 컬렉션�s going to be like home, you카지노 게임 컬렉션�re going to be disappointed.카지노 게임 컬렉션� Alicia카지노 게임 컬렉션�s quick, feel-good fix is to hop on her bike and break a sweat. What works for Cathy and Alicia may not work for you. Until you figure out what works best, here카지노 게임 컬렉션�s a list to help get you started.

Acknowledge Your Blues

In Dr. Tsang-Feign카지노 게임 컬렉션�s words, 카지노 게임 컬렉션�awareness is half the cure카지노 게임 컬렉션�. She writes that many expat wives struggle to feel grounded in their new culture because they see their life abroad as temporary. Others wrestle with maintaining their self-identity. The loss of a professional identity can be especially frustrating for women who are unable to work abroad. Ella, a Ukrainian expat who has spent almost twenty years in Shanghai, told me that the professional opportunities just aren카지노 게임 컬렉션�t the same for expat women as for their husbands. Obtaining a work visa and sponsoring employer can be a monumental task. Understanding the underlying causes of how you feel and acknowledging your feelings should be your first steps to dealing with the expat blues in a productive manner. Dr. Tsang-Feign also suggests asking 카지노 게임 컬렉션�how your own actions or thinking카지노 게임 컬렉션� contribute to your blues.

Build a Supportive Network Abroad

It카지노 게임 컬렉션�s important to remain connected to your family and friends back home, but that카지노 게임 컬렉션�s not enough. For those living in a city or area with lots of other expats, reach out to other women who can relate to what you are going through. Meet them, talk to them, find out how they cope with their blues, and use them to help you settle into your life abroad. For expats who are in more rural or 카지노 게임 컬렉션�hardship카지노 게임 컬렉션� locations that lack an extensive expat network, get online. 온라인 카지노 게임 forums like 카지노게임사이트 and 온라인 카지노 게임 Women can provide a sense of community. Many expat wives are also blogging about their experience from the good to the bad to the ugly. Chances are they카지노 게임 컬렉션�ve already gone through what you카지노 게임 컬렉션�re going through and can offer advice.

Find and Do Something That Fulfills You

Filling your days with household tasks can make the hours go by quickly, but won카지노 게임 컬렉션�t provide you with the sense of satisfaction and achievement you used to get from a rewarding life back home. Some expat wives pick up long lost hobbies while abroad and others discover new ones. Cathy took painting classes from a local artist and asked her neighbor, a bilingual Chinese-American woman, to translate during the classes. Or, look into online courses, which can range from free courses courtesy of or to semester-long courses from accredited universities. Some employers may even contribute to course-related expenses. If you have school-age children, can you participate in a parent-teacher organization? How else could you volunteer while abroad? Teaching English is a popular option.

Don카지노 게임 컬렉션�t Isolate Yourself 카지노 게임 컬렉션� Find a Way to Connect

Isolating yourself from your new culture is only going to reinforce your blues. Your spouse카지노 게임 컬렉션�s career wasn카지노 게임 컬렉션�t the only reason you moved abroad. What excited you about the opportunity to become an expat? Was it the sense of adventure? If so, how can you be more adventurous? Start out small. Buy an odd looking vegetable from the grocery store or market and incorporate it into a dinner. Make friends with a local, suggests Cathy. Having a friend who speaks the language can help you accomplish simple, daily tasks like communicate with a handyman. More importantly, your friend may provide you with better insight into the culture you카지노 게임 컬렉션�re living in and, perhaps, more of an appreciation for it. Eventually, try and learn the language, which can lead to an increased feeling of 카지노 게임 컬렉션�independence and sense of being integrated into the local community,카지노 게임 컬렉션� according to a recent Mobility Insights report from corporate relocation management firm Cartus.

Don카지노 게임 컬렉션�t Suffer Silently

Being an expat is a special experience, but not a unique one. There are many expat women living in far-flung places around the world who, in Alicia카지노 게임 컬렉션�s words, are 카지노 게임 컬렉션�riding the wave카지노 게임 컬렉션� of life abroad just like you. If you are feeling bluesy, talk to someone about it. Start with your spouse, who may be dealing with different expat-related challenges at work. What can you learn from each other? Reach out to a friend within your support network. Check in with the human resources department at your spouse카지노 게임 컬렉션�s employer to find out how they can assist. Perhaps they could put you in touch with other expat wives or recommend a therapist or counselor. Ever heard of an intercultural coach? They are a cross between a life coach and a cultural coach. Dominika Miernik, a career and intercultural coach, told me that coaches can help expat wives can gain better insight about themselves, establish personal goals, and figure out how to overcome challenges abroad. In other words, coaches can help you not only survive, but thrive abroad.

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About Rachel Reilly

Rachel K. Reilly is an American expat living in rural China. She spends her days blogging about life abroad and would be happy to answer questions or share more tips for fellow expat wives.

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