Kia ora, dydh da and hello. My name is Tessa and
I’m your Cornish Kiwi Coach. Today I’m going to talk about homesickness, which can happen
if you’re adjusting to a new environment, a new way of life or perhaps a different
culture. Let’s face it, being away from your creature comforts and things that are familiar
to you, can be really difficult and can bring up a range of emotions. You may feel angry, sad,
tearful, or you may lose sleep or feel anxious. All of these feelings are normal becau
se you are
going through a transition process of adapting to a different surrounding and way of living. There
are some things you can do to support yourself, to adjust to your new environment. So here are
a few tips. Firstly, it can be helpful to give yourself time to get used to everything that is
new. So take the pressure off yourself trying to learn and do everything at once, take small steps
and try and enjoy this new adventure that you’re on! Tip number 2) Don’t forget to reach out to
friends and family you trust so that you can chat through how you are feeling, as this can also
help you gain a new perspective on your situation. You've got people around you, you really do.
Tip number 3) to help you through the feeling of homesickness It can be helpful to set some goals
for yourself so that you meet new people and make new friends. You can do this through attending
events, or taking up a new hobby. It is important that you try and adjust and get yourself out there
so tha
t you are meeting new people. Tip number 4) be kind to yourself, look after yourself, and
keep doing the things you enjoy. It is also important to get a good night’s sleep, be active
and nurture your body with nutritious food. This will all contribute towards you feeling better
about yourself. Tip number 5) You would have been within situations in your lifetime so far, that
you have overcome. Think about the strategies you used then that helped you, that can help you now.
Remember the coura
ge it took to take yourself out of your comfort zone and to be on this adventure
that you're on. There is so much more courage within you! You have done that and there will
be so much more courage within you, this is a really exciting new chapter of your
life. Believe in it, believe in you, believe in the vision that you have and why
you're here. They all add value to your life, the experiences are rich, they will help you,
for years to come. This is just a little blip. whilst you are adjus
ting and adapting to your
surroundings. You've totally got this. As always, I really appreciate my viewers so thank you
for watching! Feel free to hit that subscribe button and hit the like button if you'd like to
see more content. I appreciate you, thank you!
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