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3 Ways to Mentally Prepare for Life in Korea

 

“I help busy women who dream of teaching English in Korea, rock the application process & prepare for their long-awaited adventure.”

-Tonya Teacher

 

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Happy Liberation Day (광복절)🇰🇷🇰🇷! On this day Koreans celebrate liberation from over 35 years of Japanese imperial rule. As flags are raised in celebration of this day I want to bring up a point that I don’t believe is talked about enough in foreign Expat communities in Korea. Korea has a lot of painful history and the effects live on today. Sometimes I think as expats we focus on OUR struggles, OUR problems adjusting, integrating, etc without taking into account how trauma and pain in Korean history is in play. The IGTV episode I posted yesterday speaks on racism that foreigners face in Korea. The truth is Korean have faced and continue to face racism and discrimination as well. As you prepare to move to Korea, I want to encourage you to prepare to expand your heart and compassion. Sometimes, it’s not about YOU. Sometimes you have to step back and read the story.
Shall we grab a drink together? 💁🏽‍♀️🍹🌸 . . . . . Photo credit: @sarah.in.seoul
Looking back, I daydreamed my time in Korea into existence 💭 ✨. I’d run on the treadmill and picture myself running in a small rural town in Korea. I’d take in all the buildings, trees, mountains, people and I’d finish my run with such a giddy feeling. A few months later I was living in Korea and teaching through the TaLK program! I challenge you to daydream your weekend away🌈 & have fun exploring your new life in Korea😉.
⚠️The doors to Next Chapter close in 6 days! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In celebration of the final countdown, I’m doing a 48 hour special for a 1:1 Korean Language Intensive session to those who join the program by Saturday, July 27, 2019. ⚠️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🎁🎁During this special 1:1 session we’ll make your personalized Korean language acquisition plan 🇰🇷so that you can easily 10x your Korean language proficiency 🗣️ in ways that work with your life & schedule! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You need help with: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📌Determining where to start in the application ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📌Figuring out your timeline of when to apply for fingerprints, get documents, visas, etc ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📌Writing a lesson plan that will POP and show you off as teacher material ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📌Writing an essay that highlights you in all the ways schools are looking to see ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You fear: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❌Not getting hired for the job you want ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❌Getting screwed over by a recruiter and signing a contract with a shady school ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❌ Racism, isolation and language barriers making you regret moving to Korea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can help you: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💥Breeze through the application process with ease through step by step guidance ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💥 Get organized and at peace with fitting the application steps in your schedule by helping you create your ESCAPE plan ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💥Get hired by the job of your dreams by helping you craft an application that positions you to be a highly sought after candidate ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💥 Avoid CULTURE SHOCK and shift your mindset to be able to healthily deal with foreigner struggles like isolation, racism, and more through my personal insight, solutions and best practices ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ TWO QUESTIONS✌️. ☎️Have you set up a call to explore the option of enrolling in Next Chapter? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⚡If not, WHY haven’t you? 🔥🔥DARE🔥🔥: Schedule your call with me right after reading this post to affirm that you are committed to your dream of moving to South Korea!
Want in on a little secret about the essay you submit to teach English in Korea 🤫? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You should write about that "thing" you're doubting counts as "teaching experience" or "living abroad"🤯. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The summer vacation in France🥐, the business trip to Mexico💼, that missionary trip to Haiti🥾, that time you coached recreational soccer⚽️. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Put it in there!✏️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔦Your essay should shine light on any moments that can relate to the experience of teaching and living in South Korea. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔎 Write those in there and be sure to zero in on ways that these experiences make you the perfect candidate to teach in Korean schools and adjust to Korean culture. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Getting these experiences flushed out and written in a way that will show you off as the ideal candidate for your dream teaching job in South Korea😍, is exactly what month 2 is all about! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨✍🏽Month 2-Your Perfect Essay✍🏽✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You will draft & finish an essay that highlights you in all the ways that schools are looking to see. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As someone who has changed jobs 3 times in Korea, all while maintaining great professional relationships (👋🏽helloo recommendation letters) I know what schools are looking for in a foreign English teacher's essay! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After month two of the Next Chapter 6 month program, you'll be able to confidently submit an essay you can feel proud of and secure in the fact that schools will see you as a top pick💪! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ready to stop second-guessing your fabulousness 🕺🏽and finish your perfect essay with ease? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Schedule a call with me now 📞to see if Next Chapter is the right move for you on your journey to Korea (link in bio).
SWIPE through! This is what your life could look like in 6 months. ☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While this all looks so wonderful and the thought of moving to South Korea literally makes your heart flutter💓.... you don't know HOW you'd make it all happen with your busy life and work schedule.  When will you have the time to.. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🤦🏿‍♀️ properly research how to apply? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🤷🏼‍♀️Time to read through reviews on which recruiter is "legit"? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🙅🏽‍♀️Time to plan out logistics of how you're going to get your documents and paperwork together? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At this rate, it's feeling like you'll NEVER make it to Korea. 🙍🏻‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unless... Welcome to NEXT CHAPTER. Next Chapter is the 6 month mentorship program that transports courageous women to their dream destination and occupation of teaching English in South Korea! Month 1- Opening the Next Chapter ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⚡️You will make your Escape Plan complete with dates & action steps ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⚡️You will find your Plan A+Plan B jobs ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⚡️You will shift your mindset to one that will allow you to guarantee a smooth transition to your life in Korea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⚡️Start the Application with confidence ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All this in 2 hours (or less) a week! #IGotTimeforThat 💁🏾‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If that sounds amazing..girl, that's only the beginning! 💃🏽 Next Chapter IS the "thing" that you've been looking for (but never able to put your finger on what🤔). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The "thing" that will allow you to finally say YES to your dream of relocating to Korea and actually make the proper moves forward👟. The preparation that will allow your mind to be at peace and fully onboard with what your heart is telling you ♥. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✏️I'm currently accepting applications for Next Chapter. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To apply send me a DM or click the link in bio and we’ll schedule a time for a quick phone call to discuss if Next Chapter is a fit for you!🌻
Making it a practice to consistently and consciously be in a state of happiness 🌸. When I was younger choosing things that made me happy was natural, light and easy. As the years go by I find that a lot of us start denying ourselves these things. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s a challenge - do at least ONE thing today just because it’ll make you happy 😃!
Sifting through your fabulous shoe 👠 collection and figuring out what to pack when you move to Korea is going to be...a deep breath & KonMari moment 😅. But while you’re not quite at the packing stage you may be starting to downsize your things for the future move abroad. Here’s a tip on what to leave behind: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨Leave behind the thinking that you’re right. ✨Leave behind the mindset of “ this the way it’s done”. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨Leave behind your need to control everything. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you want to truly embrace the experience of living and teaching in Korea - you cannot begin the journey without a growth mentality🌱. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌸Openness ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌸Flexibility ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌸Willingness to change ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Leave behind anything that contradicts those things. And pack your free spirit! 🕊
Self care🌹. We pamper ourselves and put our best effort into our skin, hair, body and mind 🧖🏼‍♀️🌾. But what do you do to nurture your dreams? The fantasy💫, the “one day I will..” If we are attracting the things we want into our life through our thoughts 💭 , prayers 🙏🏽and actions☑️ - tell me- what will be the outcome of your dream to relocate to South Korea? Non existent? Barely there? Just a “silly” thought but nothing “realistic “? If your ACTIONS are not lining up with your thoughts/ dreams about moving to South Korea to teach English and you’re serious about creating this life abroad within 6 months, send me a DM (serious inquires only)📱and we’ll create your dream life together ⚡️!