life changes Archives - LUX & LUSH Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:17:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Top Tips for Adjusting to Life in a New Country https://luxandlush.com/top-tips-for-adjusting-to-life-in-a-new-country/ Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:17:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=3147 Moving to a new country is super exciting but it can also be really, really hard! Many expats struggle with homesickness, isolation and culture shock. Here are a few ways to help the transition go a little more smoothly. Home Comforts It’s important to have a space that feels like home. Put time and effort […]

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Moving to a new country is super exciting but it can also be really, really hard! Many expats struggle with homesickness, isolation and culture shock. Here are a few ways to help the transition go a little more smoothly.

Home Comforts

It’s important to have a space that feels like home. Put time and effort into making your new room or apartment into a sanctuary where you can truly relax.

Say Yes!

For the first year of life in a new place, always say yes, even to things you wouldn’t normally go for! You never know which opportunities will lead to new friends, new hobbies, a new job or even a new romance.

Be a Culture Vulture

A great way to feel rooted in a new place is to immerse yourself in the local culture. Take a language course, read books by local authors (in translation if necessary!), go to museums and sample plenty of the local cuisine.

Call Your Mom!

You might feel like you have to tough it out all by yourself, but maintaining connections with loved ones back home is essential. Make time to keep up with your friends and family, and remember you still have a support network, even if they’re a plane ride away!

Take Your Time

Be kind to yourself. It takes at least a year to adjust to life in a new country, especially with a new language. Don’t expect to have everything figured out all at once, and just enjoy the journey!

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Don’t Give Up Your Routine When Going Through Change https://luxandlush.com/dont-give-up-your-routine-when-going-through-change/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:30:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=3008 In life, we constantly find ourselves going through change. Sometimes, that change can feel larger than life. Whether it’s having a new child, starting a new job, or moving to a new city, sometimes big changes can affect our lifestyle in a dramatic way. Depending on the nature of the change, this can be a […]

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In life, we constantly find ourselves going through change. Sometimes, that change can feel larger than life. Whether it’s having a new child, starting a new job, or moving to a new city, sometimes big changes can affect our lifestyle in a dramatic way. Depending on the nature of the change, this can be a good thing. But here’s why it’s still important to not give up our routine completely.

A Piece of Yourself

Oftentimes, there are great benefits to putting our old ways aside. If we find ourselves overwhelmed with new things going on, we don’t really have time to do the things we used to do. This can sometimes help refine our character in a multitude of ways. However, it’s also important to remember that we deserve some “me” time too.

In many ways, that “me” time represents a piece of your old way of life. Maybe you used to love going to diners every Sunday night. If you can’t keep up with that same schedule now, that’s fine—but maybe you can compromise by going every other week? Even if it’s something small, it’s important to remind yourself that you still have things that you like to do. Once all the dust settles in this major life change, you’ll feel equipped to do similar things you once did—albeit in a more balanced fashion.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> life changes Archives - LUX & LUSH Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:17:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Top Tips for Adjusting to Life in a New Country https://luxandlush.com/top-tips-for-adjusting-to-life-in-a-new-country/ Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:17:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=3147 Moving to a new country is super exciting but it can also be really, really hard! Many expats struggle with homesickness, isolation and culture shock. Here are a few ways to help the transition go a little more smoothly. Home Comforts It’s important to have a space that feels like home. Put time and effort […]

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Moving to a new country is super exciting but it can also be really, really hard! Many expats struggle with homesickness, isolation and culture shock. Here are a few ways to help the transition go a little more smoothly.

Home Comforts

It’s important to have a space that feels like home. Put time and effort into making your new room or apartment into a sanctuary where you can truly relax.

Say Yes!

For the first year of life in a new place, always say yes, even to things you wouldn’t normally go for! You never know which opportunities will lead to new friends, new hobbies, a new job or even a new romance.

Be a Culture Vulture

A great way to feel rooted in a new place is to immerse yourself in the local culture. Take a language course, read books by local authors (in translation if necessary!), go to museums and sample plenty of the local cuisine.

Call Your Mom!

You might feel like you have to tough it out all by yourself, but maintaining connections with loved ones back home is essential. Make time to keep up with your friends and family, and remember you still have a support network, even if they’re a plane ride away!

Take Your Time

Be kind to yourself. It takes at least a year to adjust to life in a new country, especially with a new language. Don’t expect to have everything figured out all at once, and just enjoy the journey!

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Don’t Give Up Your Routine When Going Through Change https://luxandlush.com/dont-give-up-your-routine-when-going-through-change/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:30:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=3008 In life, we constantly find ourselves going through change. Sometimes, that change can feel larger than life. Whether it’s having a new child, starting a new job, or moving to a new city, sometimes big changes can affect our lifestyle in a dramatic way. Depending on the nature of the change, this can be a […]

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In life, we constantly find ourselves going through change. Sometimes, that change can feel larger than life. Whether it’s having a new child, starting a new job, or moving to a new city, sometimes big changes can affect our lifestyle in a dramatic way. Depending on the nature of the change, this can be a good thing. But here’s why it’s still important to not give up our routine completely.

A Piece of Yourself

Oftentimes, there are great benefits to putting our old ways aside. If we find ourselves overwhelmed with new things going on, we don’t really have time to do the things we used to do. This can sometimes help refine our character in a multitude of ways. However, it’s also important to remember that we deserve some “me” time too.

In many ways, that “me” time represents a piece of your old way of life. Maybe you used to love going to diners every Sunday night. If you can’t keep up with that same schedule now, that’s fine—but maybe you can compromise by going every other week? Even if it’s something small, it’s important to remind yourself that you still have things that you like to do. Once all the dust settles in this major life change, you’ll feel equipped to do similar things you once did—albeit in a more balanced fashion.

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