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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 26 MIN

#98 The 3 things I say to myself to stay my course after a decision

from This Expat Life · host Amanda Maxime

There’s a phase in expat life I see again and again - and I’ve lived in it myself. It’s that in-between space where you know something needs to change, but you don’t yet know what or where. So you wait. You overthink. You pause your life just a little… until weeks turn into months, and sometimes even years. Inside my world we call this the expat waiting room. And sometimes, you do get clarity and know what is the right decision for you now. But how do you stay your course when doubts come up? When others question your choices? When you are presented with other options? And how do you actually get moving to open a new door? In this solo episode of This Expat Life, I share 3 things I say to myself that have really helped me to keep my eyes on the ball, maintain my confidence, and stay in action. Sometimes you don’t need deeper insights into yourself - you need a super practical easy tool to implement what you already know. Those 3 things are that for me. And by the way, that’s also exactly what you’re getting inside The Co-Pilot: proven, powerful coaching exercises that give you deep insights about yourself and your decisions - as well as practical tools and tips to apply what you’re learning, in the context of your busy global life.I’d love to hear what resonates with you. Send me a DM on Instagram at @amandamaxime, or email me anytime at [email protected]. Links & Resources: 📸 Connect on Instagram: @amandamaxime 💌 Share your reflections: [email protected] ✈️ Join The Co-Pilot: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/the-co-pilot 🌐 Explore more: amandamaximecoaching.com

There’s a phase in expat life I see again and again - and I’ve lived in it myself. It’s that in-between space where you know something needs to change, but you don’t yet know what or where. So you wait. You overthink. You pause your life just a little… until weeks turn into months, and sometimes even years. Inside my world we call this the expat waiting room. And sometimes, you do get clarity and know what is the right decision for you now. But how do you stay your course when doubts come up? When others question your choices? When you are presented with other options? And how do you actually get moving to open a new door? In this solo episode of This Expat Life, I share 3 things I say to myself that have really helped me to keep my eyes on the ball, maintain my confidence, and stay in action. Sometimes you don’t need deeper insights into yourself - you need a super practical easy tool to implement what you already know. Those 3 things are that for me. And by the way, that’s also exactly what you’re getting inside The Co-Pilot: proven, powerful coaching exercises that give you deep insights about yourself and your decisions - as well as practical tools and tips to apply what you’re learning, in the context of your busy global life.I’d love to hear what resonates with you. Send me a DM on Instagram at @amandamaxime, or email me anytime at [email protected]. Links & Resources: 📸 Connect on Instagram: @amandamaxime 💌 Share your reflections: [email protected] ✈️ Join The Co-Pilot: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/the-co-pilot 🌐 Explore more: amandamaximecoaching.com

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