Without the constraints of family, close friends, or a significant other in the immediate vicinity, one has much more time to themselves. Part of the adventure of going overseas: finding something to do.
With more hours dedicated to personal endeavors, you can discover new pastimes and reconnect with old favorites. More writing has been done in the past year than ever before. More reading in parks and long coffees at cafés. More solo explorations.
Finding new things to do is part of the fun. While ambiguity of activity is a downside, the possibility of failure makes each successful discovery shine brighter. Plus, with little attachment, it is a chance to experiment. If your lab results are negative, try something else.
Moving overseas is also a good time for reflection – a time out. It is hard not to ponder everything when you stumble into abundant free time. Take out many things that are important on the outside and you are left with what is inside.
Most of us trek in a direction. Many of us are not sure it is the right one. When you take velocity out of the equation, you get a perspective on where you would like to go when it starts back up.
It’s not the compass that guides the ship, it’s the captain.
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