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Well-being in Sweden

Episode 20: Sleep is not for the weak

document.createElement('audio'); https://media.blubrry.com/littlebearabroad/p/littlebearabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Sleep-isnt-for-the-weak-19032018-21.47.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSS | MoreIn today’s episode we welcome back Courtney Landin from Happy Sleeping Baby to talk about all things sleep related. Last week was International Sleep Awareness week so it seemed appropriate. We talk about sleep in adults and how lack of it impacts our lives short term and long term. Some tips on how to get out of bad habbits. Also, how she would recommend getting a 3 year old to stay in bed. HALLELUHJAH! You can find Courtney on Instagram @happysleepingbaby and on Facebook at Happy Sleeping Baby.

The 4 stages of “Expatism”

What an adventure!! Whoop whoop…you’re off on the trip of a lifetime, you’re totally psych’d and even the kids seem up for it (if they can talk). You land, you act like a tourist for 3 weeks (roughly the length of a good holiday), everything looks super rosey…and then…

Why VAB can be a good thing!

It’s all been a bit quiet at Littlebearabroad HQ recently, on the website front, the social media front and the real life front. Sorry! We’re going through the annual VAB ritual that starts at this time of year and usually finishes around the end of March.

Trailing spouse syndrome

To define the meaning of “expat” or “immigrant” it comes down to a period of time. Is it a pit-stop for a few years, or a permanent transition? It seems like the emphasis on these two adjectives is given more meaning than it should.

the black fog

It won’t last for ever, it isn’t chronic and I don’t need pills (well, maybe some vitamin D) but it’s been good to be honest with myself about it. First step, and all that, eh?

Separation and Divorce in Sweden

It is a sad and ultimate thing when a couple decides to separate. Regardless of reasons why, regardless of circumstances. It’s even more desperate when decisions about how the lives of young children will be turned upside down.

Learning the art of “lagom”

I’m channeling lagom as we slide into our second Swedish winter. I’ve been on a steep learning curve in the last few months, divining the art of lagom from my day to day life experiences of living in Sweden.

Identity

Battling Anxiety

It’s like a big green sea that swells now and again there is nothing to do but ride out the waves of nausea inducing fear/paranoia that pools at the base of my stomach.

Take care of yourself

Being an expat spouse, who is raising a family at the same time, is incredibly hard…maybe even thankless. There is support out there it’s just about finding it.

what is Välling??

What the hell is Välling and why do Swedes worship it?