#99 When a decision stops weighing on you (+ sharing my own!) episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 52 MIN

#99 When a decision stops weighing on you (+ sharing my own!)

from This Expat Life · host Amanda Maxime

The priority list for The Co-Pilot is now open! Register here to not miss out on the early bird offerThere’s something about when a decision has actually been made. Not just knowing what you want… But actually committing to it and taking the first steps. The weight that will be lifted is huge!In this episode of This Expat Life, I share what it felt like to return to The Hague knowing I’m closing this chapter and starting a new one soon - and how different everything feels when you’re no longer stuck in indecision. I talk about the expat waiting room - that in-between phase where life feels “fine,” but something deeper isn’t aligned. A place many expats stay longer than they intend, waiting for clarity that never comes from overthinking. If you’ve been going back and forth on your next move, this episode will help you understand why it feels so heavy - and what shifts when you finally choose. Because clarity doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from deciding. And yes, I’m also sharing what I actually decided for my own next chapter! Listen to know where I’m going 👀 Links & Resources: 📸 Connect on Instagram: @amandamaxime 💌 Share your reflections: [email protected] 🌐 Explore more: amandamaximecoaching.com

The priority list for The Co-Pilot is now open! Register here to not miss out on the early bird offerThere’s something about when a decision has actually been made. Not just knowing what you want… But actually committing to it and taking the first steps. The weight that will be lifted is huge!In this episode of This Expat Life, I share what it felt like to return to The Hague knowing I’m closing this chapter and starting a new one soon - and how different everything feels when you’re no longer stuck in indecision. I talk about the expat waiting room - that in-between phase where life feels “fine,” but something deeper isn’t aligned. A place many expats stay longer than they intend, waiting for clarity that never comes from overthinking. If you’ve been going back and forth on your next move, this episode will help you understand why it feels so heavy - and what shifts when you finally choose. Because clarity doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from deciding. And yes, I’m also sharing what I actually decided for my own next chapter! Listen to know where I’m going 👀 Links & Resources: 📸 Connect on Instagram: @amandamaxime 💌 Share your reflections: [email protected] 🌐 Explore more: amandamaximecoaching.com

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