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Come back to http://www.allearsenglish.com/286\nAre you going abroad sometime soon?\nHave you set an intention for your time abroad?\nIn today\u2019s episode Lindsay talks with Norman Viss, an expat coach who helps his clients make the most of their time abroad by setting intentions.\nHow can setting intentions make your life abroad more fulfilling?\n\nThink about what kind of expat you are and decide how that will shape your expat life:\n\nAre you a foreign assignee? Has your company moved you abroad to work?\n\nAre you an international student or former international student?\n\nAre you a \u201clove-pat\u201d? (someone who has gone abroad because they have met a partner, are you a traveling spouse?\n\nAre you a \u201cgreener pastures expat\u201d? This is someone who has gone abroad to find a better place to live including retirees.\n\nSet goals and don\u2019t just \u201cgo with the flow\u201d\n\nDo you want to learn a language? Be realistic about what will be possible based on the amount of time that you will be abroad.\n\nBe intentional about what kinds of friendships you want while you are abroad.\n\nWhat are your areas of interest? Do you like desserts? Sports? Do you like history? What kind of focus will you have during your time abroad? Will you create a theme for your life abroad?\n\nWhat about your work? What professional goals do you want to accomplish while you are abroad?\n\nConsider how your life will look after your time abroad:\n\nWhat do you want your life to look like after you return from abroad?\n\nWhat about retirement? If you are going abroad in your 40\u2019s or 50\u2019s then it\u2019s a good idea to think about the future after your time abroad.\n\n\xa0\nThe key to a happy life abroad is being intentional!\nLet us know in the comments below if you have been intentional in your life abroad and how it has affected your experience abroad.\n\xa0\n\xa0\nNorman Viss put down roots in Nigeria (10 years) and the Netherlands (22 years).\nHe has worked for mission organizations, churches and in the public sector for the City of Amsterdam.\nHe holds B.A. and Master\u2019s degrees, with majors in cross-cultural and urban studies and theology; he is also an ICF- credentialed coach.\nCurrently he runs an online business coaching expats around the world (Expat Everyday Support Center) and serves part-time as a clergyman in the Philadelphia area in the USA. Norman is a thankful husband, father and grandfather.\nVisit Norman\u2019s coaching website at expateverydaysupportcenter.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices