The Half Cup Baseline

Living abroad, while beautiful and rewarding, can also feel like starting each day with a higher level of stress and uncertainty. In this episode, we unpack what it means to live with a “half-cup baseline”. We talk about how simple daily tasks are more challenging when nothing feels automatic. We explore how unfamiliar routines and constant adaptation contribute to expat burnout, and how small moments of self-compassion and new routines can reduce overwhelm.