Emigration tips from experts by experience

The tips below are from Emigration experts by experience might inspire you

• Never impose your pace on your partner when making departure plans and never force decisions: everyone has their own pace.
• Allow yourself setbacks or doubts; always give yourself the right to go back on a decision.
• Give yourself enough preparation time; plans can almost always be postponed for a while.
• Do not fight homesickness, it's part of expatlife experience.
• Don't assimilate. Instead you should blend your culture with the local culture. But never forget where you came from!
• Find a new hobby to keep you busy - be it learning a new language, cooking or running.
• Learn to laugh along with people who laugh at you, and you'll find they never meant any harm.
• BE FLEXIBLE! Plans change so frequently because, well, that's the way expat life works.
• In many countries lunch is typically cheaper than dinner. Use this to your advantage to explore the cuisine of your new home.
• Mindset: Think how you can contribute and make a difference in your new environment, rather than how you can benefit only.
• Smile! You might not be able to speak the language yet but your positive body language will set you up for success.
• Make a list of things you want to do/see/try in your new city and country. Pin it to the wall & do your best to follow through.
• Make local friends who show you around and make friends in different circles...
• Get local as fast as you can. Not by joining local expat clubs but joining local routines. Take sincere interest in local life.
• Don't let one bad experience determine your stay. There is always more good than bad.
• Keep a journal, record your honest feelings and insights. It is so great to read them later and see how you've changed.
• Volunteer your time or talents in support of local organisations. You'll make new friends and give back.
• When you are bored, look around you and you will notice enough things to do, to keep you busy, to make a difference and at the same time and to feel more at home at the new place you are living now.