Move Abroad Confidently and Sustainably (Goal/Vision)

1. Develop Mindset of Carefree Expat (Work Category)

1.1. Identify Mental and Life Blocks and create plan(Task)

1.1.1. Execute on that plan belief/lifeblock1 (subtask)

1.1.2. Execute on that plan belief/lifeblock2 (subtask)

1.1.3. Execute on that plan belief/lifeblock3 (subtask)

1.2. Learn Language (Task)

1.2.1. Determine method and sign up (subtask)

1.2.2. Develop practice schedule (subtask)

1.2.3. Put in place accountability process (subtask)

1.2.4. Assess Progress regularly and make adjustments (subtask)

1.3. Other

2. Determine Country and Town (Work Category)

2.1. Complete location Narrowing Down Worksheet (Task)

2.2. Research visa options to determine viability (Task)

2.3. Read newspapers articles about current events and culture (Task)

2.4. Use Head-Heart Technique to pick a location or Narrow Down for scouting trip (Task)

2.5. Plan and Go on Scouting trip (Task)

2.6. Use Head-Heart Technique to select your new home

2.7. Other

3. Planning for Children and Pets

3.1. Planning for Children

3.1.1. Prepare your children for the big move and include them in the planning process

3.1.2. Research school options

3.1.3. Determine how lines of communication and connection will remain open to relative in former country

3.1.4. Deal with custody concerns

3.2. Planning for Pets

3.2.1. Research pet visas and health certificates

3.2.2. Research transportation requirements and lead times

4. Get Your Financial House in Order (Work Category)

4.1. Pay down Debt (Task)

4.1.1. Assess expenditures (subtask)

4.1.2. Reduce spending where possible(subtask)

4.1.3. Develop and follow budget (subtask)

4.2. Save Money (Task)

4.3. Earn More Money (Task)

4.4. Other

5. Career Planning/Business Development (Work Category)

5.1. Job Search, if applicable(Task)

5.1.1. Assess the real need and requirements for satisfaction for job (subtask)

5.1.2. Do your mindset work to get into or stay in belief, desire, and deserve congruence (subtask)

5.1.3. Research job market in new country and Understand CV/Resume requirements (subtask)

5.1.4. Identify job boards and apply (subtask)

5.1.5. Network for opportunities/Do Informational Interviews (subtask)

5.1.6. Assess Offers and do Head-Heart Technique to select best offer (subtask)

5.1.7. Other

5.2. Business Development, if applicable (Task)

5.2.1. Determine what business, location of business, and start a business, if not already started (Task)

5.2.1.1. Research and decide on structure (subtask)

5.2.1.2. File administrative paperwork(subtask)

5.2.1.3. Build out business-hire a business coach or take program if you need help (subtask)

5.2.1.4. Make sales or enroll clients (subtask)

5.2.1.5. Scale business(subtask)

5.2.1.6. Ensure you have enough savings or capital to sustain you for a while (subtask)

5.2.2. Other

6. Administrative Business - Old and New Countries (Work Category)

6.1. Take care of administrative business -old country (Task)

6.1.1. Establish Physical Address and Mail Forwarding (subtask)

6.1.2. Register for absentee voting (subtask)

6.1.3. Set up online receipt of bank statements (subtask)

6.1.4. Open a bank account with no foreign ATM fees like Charles Schwab or other- (subtask)

6.1.5. Understand tax declaration/requirement (subtask)

6.1.6. Other

6.2. Take care of administrative business -new country (Task)

6.2.1. Determine best type of visa for you (subtask)

6.2.2. Gather visa documentation (subtask)

6.2.3. Schedule visa appointment (subtask)

6.2.4. Find housing -might be a requirement for visa documentation(subtask)

6.2.5. Understand Driver License exchange possibilities and requirements (subtask)

6.2.6. Research health insurance eligibility for new country and process (travel insurance might be a requirement for visa documentation, but this refers to health cover by new country) (subtask)

6.2.7. Understand visa/resident card requirements once you land in new country (subtask)

6.2.8. Understand what will be required to set up a bank account in new country and best banks for foreigners (subtask)

6.2.9. Figure out cell phone situation (unlock current cell phone) (subtask)

6.2.10. Understand tax declaration process/requirement (subtask)

6.2.11. Other

7. Housing - Old and New Countries (Work Category)

7.1. Closing out the housing in old country (Task)

7.1.1. Prepare house to sell or rent /sublease (subtask)

7.1.2. Use Head-Heart Technique to decide whether to rent or sell or monetize (subtask)

7.1.3. Find property manager if renting(subtask)

7.1.4. Find realtor if selling (subtask)

7.1.5. Begin getting rid of stuff -sell, donate, trash( subtask)

7.1.6. Find and hire moving company

7.1.7. Other

7.2. Find new home in new country (Task)

7.2.1. Understand visa requirements for housing -duration, what you need to show proof of address(subtask)

7.2.2. Use Head-Heart Technique to decide whether to buy or rent in new country (subtask)

7.2.3. Determine neighborhood in city/town (subtask)

7.2.4. Determine places (newspapers, websites) to look for housing (subtask)

7.2.5. Determine requirements to qualify for housing -job contract, sponsor, etc.(subtask)

7.2.6. Other

8. Networking (Work Category)

8.1. Join Facebook groups, Internations, for Expats in your new country engage and reach out to people (Task)

8.2. Research groups doing your hobbies you want to participate in, ex. Toastmasters International, Heartfulness Meditation, etc.- connect in advance if possible (Task)

8.3. Create a plan to put yourself out there regularly-speak to strangers, find certain shops and frequent them regularly, start conversation with locals and local shopkeepers, etc.(Task)

8.4. Plan for keeping lines of communication open with family and friends back home

8.5. Other