Author Archives: Emilie Greenhalgh

10 Tips to Survive an International Move

So, when I learned that we’d be relocating internationally once again, I rolled up my sleeves, opened the Notes app on my iPhone, and started to prepare.

International Love: Advice on Cross-cultural Dating and Relationships

From food, to bodily functions, to religious practices, to sex, to family, to gender roles (often one of the bigger issues) – if you date someone from another culture, be prepared for misunderstandings.

Awkward Politics – An American Abroad

During this election cycle, I’ve found myself engaged in more political discussions with non-Americans than ever before – describing how the electoral college works and why we have it (thanks, Google), the difference between the Senate and the House, and whether or not Trump may actually succeed in his apparent coup attempt… and why many Republicans appear to be supporting it.

Living Life to the Fullest – Despite My Chronic Pain

I knew that I couldn’t put my life on hold – couldn’t make any more decisions that revolved around my fear of the debilitating pain in my body.

8 Creative and Meditative Activities to Make the Best of Lockdown

The more time I spent overseas, “practicing” my isolation, the more I learned that engaging in creative, meditative activities was a surefire way to fight anxiety and depression, and maybe even learn something.

Lockdown in Indonesia: How I Followed My Intuition and Ended Up Exactly Where I Wanted to Be

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned on this trip is to lean into uncertainty, trust my intuition, and make decisions when they feel right – all the while fully cognizant that inaction is a decision in and of itself.

Don’t hate, meditate! 8 Tips for Starting Your Meditation Practice

I used to think that meditation was impossible. Sitting silently by myself with no distractions, counting down the minutes as I tried to keep my mind from wandering… it seemed like a horrible chore.