Self Care

I took time off the past few weeks while sick, and I didn’t feel bad about it. That’s a big change for me. Over the past couple years I’ve upgraded how I understand self care. “What’s changed is I now have a deep respect for myself that’s beyond my output. It’s tied to who I am already ... not who I’m going to be when I do that work or accomplish that goal.” Now I’m focused on doing things that bring me small bursts of joy and rest every day; things I used to think were too small to count as self care. In this episode I talk about  What I used to think self care meant My new understanding of taking care of myself, guilt free Why we need to practice this so we can model it for our kids and more. RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:  Preview webinar - email [email protected] Self care handout in the free VIP Member Vault: https://resilientexpats.com/vault RATHER READ? I’ve got you covered with a transcript. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and share it with your friends … tag @ResilientExpats. You might also like: Episode 9 - Unresolved Grief ABOUT YOUR HOST: Kim Adams is an American raising three daughters along with her math-teaching husband of 20 years. She loves photography, reading, thunderstorms, walking on the beach, camping where there are no bugs, and has a weakness for mint chocolate chip ice cream.  To set up a conversation with Kim to learn how she can support you, go to ResilientExpats.com/Adapt and hit “Apply Now.” CONNECT WITH KIM:  Workshop: Effortless Family Connection Email Resilient Expats LLC website Facebook page Free Parents Community on Facebook Apply Now for 1:1 Support to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience

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Living an international life and raising kids abroad is amazing … and it can get intense! Being so far away from loved ones, the constant rounds of goodbyes, piecing together a cohesive education at multiple international schools, the eventual transition to university with its own brand of culture shock … and that’s only a few of the factors adding complexity for globally mobile families. I’m on a mission to raise a healthier generation of Third Culture Kids (TCKs) - and the parents who raise them! That means making sure you know the pitfalls to avoid, and giving you practical measures that really help. I’ll draw on my experience raising 3 TCKs, reading and research, experiences of friends and colleagues, including many international school teachers, counselors, seasoned coaches, artists and others doing fantastic work to ease the lives of expats around the globe. I believe we’re stronger together. Join me for a heart to heart, full of warmth and compassion... for you and for me… because honestly I’m figuring it out as I go along, just like most parents! For more, see https://resilientexpats.com, and come hang out with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ResilientExpats/); hearing from you would make my day!