This Expat Life - S0 / E93

#91 What to do when you’re not okay (and can’t quite explain why)

Have you ever had one of those weeks where nothing is technically wrong… but your body, your emotions, and your brain are all just slightly out of sync?

That was me last week.

In this solo episode of This Expat Life, I open up about a very wobbly, very real week - one where I felt exhausted, anxious, numb, unfocused, and disconnected from myself… for no obvious reason. And as I started sharing it on Instagram, so many people said, “Oh wow, me too.”

So I knew I wanted to bring this conversation here.

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause, surrender, and give ourselves what we actually need instead of pushing harder.

This conversation is especially for you if:

 🌍 You’re abroad and far from the people who usually ground you

 🌙 You’ve been feeling low-energy, anxious, or numb

 🧠 Your mind is busy but you can’t quite pinpoint why

 💛 You’re craving softness, spaciousness, and a bit of self-compassion

And in this episode I share the 5 things I did last week that helped me to get back to my grounded, powerful self.

I hope this episode lands softly with you — and gives you a moment to breathe, reset, and feel seen.

If something resonated or you had an “oh wow, that’s me” moment, I’d love to hear from you.

Send me a DM on Instagram at @amandamaxime, or email me at info@amandamaximecoaching.com.

Links & Resources:

 📸 Connect with me on Instagram: @amandamaxime

 💌 Share your reflections with me: info@amandamaximecoaching.com

 🌐 More at: amandamaximecoaching.com

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About This Expat Life

While life abroad is often amazing, it is not only rainbows & butterflies - as all experienced expats very well know. From the pleasures of drinking from fresh coconuts to dealing with a personal crisis, This Expat Life opens up space for all facets of life abroad. And more importantly: what you can do to thrive in it.
Certified coach, former diplomat and forever globetrotter Amanda Molenaar dives into the good, the bad & the ugly of expat life. Expect hands-on tips, deep dives, and relatable stories by fellow expats. Whether you're about to take off on your first international adventure or have been repatted already: This Expat Life is your place to find real understanding and to grow from the inside out.
Find more about Amanda and her programs here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com.