Are you a cross-cultural introvert and exhausted? When you move or work between cultures, it’s normal to feel a little ‘out of place’. A lot of introverts have a similar experience when it comes to being an introvert in a predominantly extraverted world. They’re told that they need to change themselves in order to be accepted, appreciated or successful. I've learned that actually the opposite it true. In this episode, we’re talking about what a cross-cultural introvert is, unique challenges that cross-cultural introverts face, why traditional advice about habits and energy management may not work for you if you’re a cross-cultural introvert.

Breaking a Bad Habit: An Introvert's Journey from Social Media Exhaustion to Mindful Language Learning Ever found yourself doom scrolling through social media when you're exhausted, only to feel more drained afterward? As an introvert and certified habit coach, I discovered one day that I was spent 6 hours on Instagram reels. It was a wake up call! What started as a way to "relax" turned into a vicious cycle of exhaustion and procrastination. In this video, I'll share my personal experience and the science behind breaking a bad habit.

Here’s a question that I get all the time: what habits do you focus on when things are really hectic and you have no time? If you’re working in a team or organization, you may not always be able to pick your projects. Maybe you’ve been in a situation where you have a project that you immediately know is going to be hard. What can you do to still do a good job and keep your sanity at the same time? Come with me on my walk today and we’ll talk about 4 habits to stay focused, even when you’re busy and tired.

January was a hectic month. Despite making good progress under the circumstances, my inner critic did flare up. The critic can suck up the little energy that you have left. It will try to push you to do things that make sense on paper but that typically take you farther away from what you really need: proper mental rest. That’s why I believe that knowing how to pace yourself is an undervalued skill, especially for introverts.

Between the busy-ness of the Christmas Holidays, my partner getting injured and a big (first time) project for my business, this one is full of ups and downs. In this podcast, I tell you about what has been happening behind the scenes in my business, why I was absent from the podcast for 3 months and the lessons I’ve learned.