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Feeling unmotivated? 8 tips to move from procrastination to action

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It’s easy to get stuff done when you’re feeling motivated. Things just seem to flow and you move through the day making progress and generally feeling pretty good about it. But what do you do when you’re feeling unmotivated? When you really can’t be bothered? When you’re resisting the things that you need to do, procrastinating […]

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SamFebruary 2, 2017Uncategorizedgoals, motivation, procrastination

Why SMART goals are dumb

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In January there can be a lot of talk about goal setting and New Year’s resolutions. And whenever there’s talk of goal setting, you often hear about the importance of setting SMART goals. Personally I’m sick of hearing about SMART goals, because if you ask me, they’re a completely dumb idea. For anyone who hasn’t […]

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SamJanuary 12, 2017Uncategorizedgoals, motivation, purpose

17 questions to start 2017

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Where on earth did 2016 go? I hate to admit it, but the old saying that the older you get, the faster time goes, seems to be true.  With the beginning of any new year I find it helpful to ask questions – it’s my way to reflect on the year that was and find […]

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SamJanuary 5, 20174 CommentsUncategorizednew year, questions, reflection

The verdict on tourists – awesome or annoying?

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There’s something that happens when you move abroad. In the beginning you throw yourself into your new home and get to know the place – doing all of the things a tourist would do and savouring the new experiences. Then somewhere along the line a switch goes off. You start to build your home in this place […]

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SamDecember 1, 20162 CommentsTravelBeginners mind, Tourist

The bittersweet feeling of coming home

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A couple of months ago I returned home to Sydney.  Home again.  After 4 months spent living in Europe, and 9 of the last 12 months spent abroad in various locations, I found myself on the sunny shores of Sydney – not a bad place to be, particularly at the start of Spring. My friends […]

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SamNovember 22, 20162 CommentsLife After Abroad, Transitioncommunication, emotions, re-entry, wisdom

The problem with permanence

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I recently finished another 3 month stint in Paris, and now I’m in the south of Sweden.  I LOVE Sweden.  It’s one of those places that for some inexplicable reason feels like home to me. From the very first time I travelled here back in 2005, I felt this incredible mix of the new and […]

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SamAugust 23, 2016Expat lifelife abroad, mindset, transition

The blessing and curse of living abroad

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Do you ever feel as though living abroad is the best and worst thing that has happened to you? You’re so freakin happy that you decided to do it, but some days it absolutely kills you and you can’t help but think of the people and places you’ve left behind. I was reminded of this […]

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SamAugust 3, 201616 CommentsExpat life, Life After Abroadculture, life abroad, presence

My love/hate relationship with Paris

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Being here in Paris I’m reminded of how incredibly different your experience can be depending on what you choose to focus on. It sounds obvious, but it’s funny how when we’re abroad or when we’re in our home country we often choose to focus on different things about a place. At the moment I’m in Paris. A […]

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SamJune 14, 20162 CommentsExpat life, Life After Abroad, Parisfocus, gratitude, presence

Afraid of commitment? You might be living in the in-between

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Does the idea of committing to anything long term make you shudder? Are you avoiding anything and everything that might mean you have to stay put for a considerable length of time? After all, you want to be able to pack up and leave whenever you want right? If this is making sense to you, […]

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SamJune 7, 2016Life After Abroadcommitment, in-between

My endless summer begins

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A week ago I arrived in Paris, an old home of mine. As we edged towards the middle of May, Autumn had well and truly taken hold in Australia (although thankfully the weather was unseasonably warm) and it was time for me to head to the Northern Hemisphere where the days are getting longer and […]

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SamMay 18, 2016Expat life, Paris, Travelcreate your ideal life
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