On being good enough… The blog

Living with… Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
James Wilson James Wilson

Living with… Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

As we move into autumn and the days shorten, I wanted to write about living with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Many of us feel the change as the nights draw in, and it’s the perfect time to talk about managing SAD so that we can still have a winter full of meaningful experiences and valued living.

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On being… Angry
James Wilson James Wilson

On being… Angry

I am currently enduring a five-hour (and counting!) delay on a flight, my thoughts have turned to the emotion of anger. In this blog post, I'll discuss why anger exists, what triggers it, and how you can learn to manage your relationship with anger more effectively.

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On being… A Procrastinator
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On being… A Procrastinator

I'm sitting in a queue waiting for my car to pass a safety test, and I thought I’d write a blog post. However, I’m staring at a blank screen, unsure of what to write. So, I decided to write about procrastination. What is procrastination? Why does it exist, and how can we combat it?

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On being… In the Foreign Service
James Wilson James Wilson

On being… In the Foreign Service

Since moving to the DC area, I've had the opportunity to meet several individuals working in the Foreign Service. This has prompted me to delve into the notable downsides of working in a service that requires overseas assignments and explore some tools for effectively managing these challenges.

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On being… A retired expat
James Wilson James Wilson

On being… A retired expat

In my 12 years of working with the expat community, I've had the privilege of assisting numerous retired expats. In this blog post, I'll delve into some common challenges faced by the retired expat community and explore coping strategies to overcome these obstacles to contentment.

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On being… An expat
James Wilson James Wilson

On being… An expat

Moving countries brings a multitude of challenges, new experiences, and a rollercoaster of emotions. From exhilaration and excitement to moments of terror and loneliness, the expat journey encompasses a wide range of feelings…

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On being… A good leader
James Wilson James Wilson

On being… A good leader

I recently connected with a new client who had relocated and sought leadership coaching. In this post, I’m thrilled to share my approach to coaching both current and future leaders.

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On being… A trailing spouse
James Wilson James Wilson

On being… A trailing spouse

A recurring client group within my practice has been the spouses who follow their partners from one location to another. In the expat world, this role is so prevalent that it has been coined "trailing spouse.

In this blog I will delve into the six key issues that trailing spouses commonly encounter and offer practical suggestions to overcome these challenges, helping trailing spouses to embrace their current situation with resilience and adaptability.

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On being… An International student
James Wilson James Wilson

On being… An International student

Over my years of working with the expat community, I've been privileged to guide numerous international students on their academic journeys abroad.

In this blog, I aim to delve into five prevalent challenges faced by these students and provide coping strategies. The goal is to empower students to navigate these challenges effectively, enabling them to make conscious decisions aligned with their values.

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