 How to find the courage and commitment to make your new life
abroad a reality... Are you fed up with your mundane day-to-day working
life?
Does the thought of getting out of bed in the morning when it is
cold and dark outside depress you? Are you dreaming of starting a brand
new life overseas? Would you like to find out how to make your dream
life a reality?
Research shows that at any one time more than half of us are dreaming
of a new life overseas, but few actually succeed in making the
transition from fantasy to reality – I’ve done it, and I know others
who have too, but at the same time whenever I speak to my friends ‘back
home’ I hear the same old same old “I wish I had your courage…”, “I
wish I could do what you’ve done.”
It’s true, to completely turn your life on its head and start your life
all over again in a foreign country is an incredible undertaking. But
those of us who have actually bitten the bullet and taken the chance
have reaped the rewards.
The quality of life I now enjoy is unsurpassable! I left my 50 hour
working week and 15 hour commuting week behind, I gave up the rainy
grey days and I established my own business on one of the sunniest
spots on earth! And you know what – though at times it has been oh so
hard – I don’t regret a single moment of what I’ve done!
So, would you like to know how to overcome your fears and practically
deal with every stage of the planning that goes into getting a new life?
Would you like help in deciding where in the world is right for you and how to go about relocating to your ideal destination?
Start by exploring these five essential steps: -
Step One - stop asking yourself “what have I got to lose” – instead, start asking yourself “what have I got to gain?”
Step Two - be honest with yourself about the type of person you are.
Are new beginnings a thrill and challenge for you or does the thought
truly scare you? Find your motivation for choosing a new life abroad
and hold on to that...it will get you through.
Step Three - choose the right country! Sounds mad? So, you've already
fallen in love with a country? Well, there are a lot of countries for
you to choose from! Decide what is important to you in terms of quality
of life and then prepare a short list of countries that meet your
requirements - does your dream destination meet all your requirements?
Step Four - visit the countries you've short listed. This may sound so
obvious to many, unfortunately in my time as an expat in Germany,
Austria, France, Cyprus and Turkey I've met many people who have made
the move based on house prices or photographs and seriously regret
their decision. You have to get a feel for the country before you make
a commitment to it.
Step Five - remember that you can't run away from problems or who you
are - problems, issues, debts and emotional baggage will follow you
around the world! You'll still react to each situation you face the
same way whether you're at home or abroad. Self knowledge is the key to
your success in life. Problems always crop up, but if you can learn to
live or deal with them before you go, you are far more likely to
survive life abroad.
Now start your research and get moving on making your dream life a reality!
 Rhiannon Williamson is an experienced publisher who has
produced articles for leading travel and tourism guides and financial
magazines. Her specialist knowledge about both travel and finance gives
Shelter Offshore the unique ability to literally cover every single
aspect of moving & living abroad - including the often less
discussed offshore tax advantages that can be available when leaving
our homeland.
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