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5. Stretch out of your comfort zone each day. An expat I know, anticipates the errands she has and plans her conversations using Google Translate. It’s a great way to deepen the adjustment stage. 6. Develop new routines. A walk on the beach, Spanish lessons, exercise classes, spend more time on a hobby. New routines in your new life will help things settle back to normalcy. Once you feel more stable, you will be able to develop cultural problem-solving skills to help deal with differences.
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