As a coach, I often hear from clients that they feel adrift, unsure of their purpose, or disconnected from their past goals and aspirations. If that resonates with you, I can assure you that these feelings are completely normal. It might seem impossible, but you actually have the ability to design the life you want. So if things haven't been quite as fulfilling as you first thought, you're in the right place.
That's why I created a useful tool to help expats like you find clarity and direction: The Expat Wheel of Life Workbook. The workbook guides you through reflective exercises, prompting you to evaluate your current situation, gain clarity around which areas of your life are leaving you feeling dissatisfied, and encouraging you to take some intentional actions towards your dream life. It’s designed to be simple, yet impactful, so it won't take hours out of your life.
Why Reflection Matters in Expat Life
Reflection is the cornerstone of personal growth, especially during a transition as big as moving to a new country. When you take time to reflect, you give yourself the opportunity to understand how you’re feeling, what’s working, and where you need support. Awareness of your current situation can feel like a big step in the right direction and really helps with deciding what comes next, especially if you feel your own progress has been thwarted by the move.
Why Setting Goals is Important
Setting goals is a powerful way to keep on track with where we want to be, what we want to be doing and even who we want to become. It forms a path, a direction that we can follow, enabling us to see clearly through all the "what if" moments. Another great thing about setting goals is your ability to identify when you have succeeded. Rather than just a thing that happened, its a thing that was intentional and was achieved. You're then able to celebrate and start on the next thing.
The Expat Wheel of Life Workbook is designed specifically with your unique journey in mind. It’s crafted to help you connect with your purpose, rediscover what truly matters to you, and motivate you to take action again and again.
A Sneak Peek into the Workbook: Reflection Exercises for You
The workbook has 4 areas to work through:
The Wheel: This section aims to raise your awareness about where you are currently in each area of your life.
Goal Setting: Here, you'll choose an area of focus and set a small, realistic goal to work through.
Options and Actions: This is where you will brainstorm all possibilities to get you a step closer to your goal and commit to 3 or 4 actions.
Review: This is the part where you reflect on your success, barriers that came up and looking forward positively to your next goal.
You can use the tool over and over again to create your dream life as a trailing spouse. Keep using the wheel to track your progress. If you find your satisfaction doesn't increase as much as you'd hoped, consider whether you've subconsciously raised your bar higher.
Create Your Dream Life as a Trailing Spouse
Using a workbook can be a powerful way to gain clarity and rediscover your purpose as you adjust to expat life, especially if you're a trailing spouse. With guided exercises, you can address feelings of uncertainty, reconnect with what truly matters, and embrace the opportunities that your new life has to offer.
If you’re ready to dig deeper, my Expat Wheel of Life Workbook is available for you.
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