In this solo episode of Moving Countries 101, Clare examines why people think that moving countries is the best way to start living the dream. She explains that while moving can help, it can sometimes make things worse. Especially, for someone that is struggling to recognise the positives and find joy in the life they are currently living.

Clare shares a simple mindset shift anyone can use to make living the dream a reality even if you cannot currently move countries. A change in the way you think that improves your enjoyment of life and your resilience. So, should you eventually find yourself able to move abroad it is far more likely to be a life-enhancing experience.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• How often do you dismiss the potential for joy and fulfilment simply because your life doesn't align with what you envisioned for yourself? i.e. fail to recognise and enjoy what is good about the life you already have.

• How you engage with the world determines whether you enjoy life and feel like you are living the dream.

• If you are frustrated with life, simply moving country is not going to solve all your problems.

• Regardless of how much you want to do it, moving countries, exposes you to higher levels of stress. Sometimes people end up feeling even less like they are living their dreams, especially during the early days.

• Moving countries does give you a fresh start but it is up to you what you do with that opportunity.

• Experiencing a new culture changes how you perceive things, it can help you to become more positive.

• To some extent we are a product of our environment e.g. living somewhere everyone is a go-getter can help you to become a bit more like that too.

BEST MOMENTS

“Many people think that moving countries is the path to living the dream.”

“Moving countries can be a powerful catalyst, a mirror reflecting what we value most and what we're most capable of .”

“The dream is not out there, it's something we cultivate within how we think, feel and engage with our surroundings .”

“Our environments leave a lasting imprint on us.”

“If moving countries feels out of reach… embrace discovery and transformation right where you are, without moving countries.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

The Magic of Thinking Big - https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Magic-of-Thinking-Big/dp/B015EXTAEO

ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare’s career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101’ is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding.

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