Get Up the Courage to Make the Move…to France! And here’s how…July 2 2024
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Webinar The Courage Catalyst, with Patricia Brooks
How do you remove fear and get up the courage to do something you’ve always wanted to do…such as move to France?
Patricia Brooks, The Courage Catalyst, is doing just that. She can teach you how to “Go from surviving in a country that no longer suits you, to living and thriving in a country that does!”
She asks:
Whatever happened to that dream you had of living abroad?
Maybe you got the urge to move to a foreign country years ago, and you explored the idea back then, but something stopped you.
Now every time you hear about someone’s expat journey on a podcast or in a blog post, you feel a bit jealous of them and irritated with yourself.
You think, why can’t I Iive that kind of lifestyle?
The truth is, you can!
But you’ve lost faith that that is even possible. So instead of taking steps to make your dream a reality, you spend way too much time pining away for a life abroad without taking meaningful steps to make it happen.
You find yourself making excuses and procrastinating. And time passed.
Now, you are no closer to living abroad than when your dream found you all that time ago. And now you feel stuck.
You are frustrated, and you tell yourself there has got to be more to life than what you are living. Anxious, annoyed, and stymied, you relegate yourself to living your dream through the stories of those who are living their lives in foreign countries. And day after day, the walls continue to close in on you.
And COVID-19 has made things even worse. Are you kicking yourself because you didn’t act on your plans and move to that place where you feel so free and alive before the pandemic struck and completely stalled your life?
Despite your dissatisfaction, you can’t seem to break out of procrastination mode.
Sadly, this is where so many expat dreams die.
But what if it doesn’t have to be that way?
This is what Patricia and I explore together!
Regarding older women moving abroad: I've wanted to live in France since I was 4. I'm moving to France in a few days. And starting a new business. I'm 78 going on 48!
Will you be able together a long term visa? I am 81 and wondering if they won’t want someone that old and potential liability?
Wonderful!!
Fingers crossed I'll get a long-term visa. I will be doing business and contributing to the French economy, so hopefully it will be approved. Stay tuned... @@Nickysmom
Oh really? And what kind of business are you going to start and where will it be registered. Are you in France already. Maid's room under the rooftops?
I want to live in a society that is more humane, polite, respectful, and values the slow simple things more than money and guns.
Same
As Patricia says, it's important to know what you are running to, not just what you might be running from. Without that positive draw, you could be making a mistake about the right place to move. If it's France, then why is it France? It might be Italy or another country, but it's critical to have that draw, that enticement, that leads you to that place on the planet. I knew, after 32 years in Asia, that I didn't want to live in the US again. France attracted me for many reasons, most of which are still valid after a number of years here.
I want to move to France because I lived in le celle saint cloud as a teenager with my father and loved it. I do have to say that I was attacked, cursed and spit on and experienced more unpleasantness in France than I have throughout my life and am never afraid to go out in the states but I still just want a change, a challenge and the lifestyle in France. I am American and grew up in Turkey, Iran, France, Japan and the US and feel that political extremists are everywhere and that half the population has drank the Kool aide and gone over the edge and need to blame "others" for their own limitations. I will definitely be looking at Patricia, Adrian and Patty for guidance and encouragement. I'm a 63 year young single woman that will spend my "Golden years" travelling the world and loving all the people I get to share this beautiful planet with. Thank you for this wonderful conversation.
Best of luck to you! Same here! I'm right behind you!!
After venturing out of the USA for the first time, in 2014, I started thinking about life abroad. I would go on trips and return telling my coworkers that I wanted to move to whichever country I just visited. They would say, you want to move to every country you visit. LOL 😅 Well I found a beautiful country where I attended an annual festival, took photos with the locals and broke bread with the village leaders. I fell in love with Poland, in 2022. The Carefree Expat Incubator program has been very helpful with me finding my why? It continues to make me think deeper and keeps me accountable with my goals to move abroad to another country. Fantastic webinar, Patricia and Adrian! 👌🏽😁
Patricia Brooks is simply lovely! I love that you two have connected!
I agree with you. Patricia is so inspiring-I’m subscribed to her channel too!!
What a great collaboration! Two of my faves❤
A wonderful interview with a concrete approach to getting unstuck.
Wonderful interview and conversation. Merci beaucoup
Fantastic webinar from two of my favorite guides on all things related to moving to France! Thank you so much, Adrian and Patricia. I am a single woman in my late 50s hoping to make the move to France in two to five years from Florida so I devour your content. Wish it could be next month but I have obligations here at the moment. I’m working hard at learning French and can’t wait to work with both of you the second I can get out of here! Bonne journée!
Adrian just found your channel and immediately subscribed. I love to watch you on House Hunter International on HGTV. Best of luck on your UA-cam channel.
I appreciate the information provided. I have already made the decision to move to France (I am retired military and live in many countries. When in Germany for 3 years traveled all over Europe & France many times). My plan is to come to France next year. I am exploring areas/cities I would like (this seems to be they hardest task). I would like to get this list to 4-5. Then go check them out for for 3 + - months. In my state when ur 65 you can attend any state Uni or college for free and looked at French classes yesterday. I'm looking for a higher quality, less stressful, slower pace life. Also its a good home base to hop a train and travel. I plan to keep my house in the US for at least a year before I sell it.
Adrienne! What timing..I was just thinking about you the other day, I hadn't seen your show for so long 😂
Patricia Brooks is brave, really brave, and very determined. Congrats to her. On the politics, I beg to differ. The major threat in France today is the extreme left, by a long shot. The level of intolerance the left has unleashed, especially since Oct 7, including antisemitism, is unparalleled. I'm fond of my culture and think France is still a beautiful country, but I worry about the extremism of the far left (and you know who I have in mind in particular, Adrian).
Thank you for sharing. Unfortunately, the far left has taken over the US too, and every day is a struggle. Without going down the rabbit hole of politics, their agenda is spreading. However, I feel as if more and more, the UslS middle class pays and pays for everyone, while some of us are over the poverty line but still cannot attain a good life. We pay for everyone's health insurance, yet as a law abiding citizen, must carry out own. At the very least when you are in a true socialist country, at least I don't carry the load but can partake in government such as insurance. Just a thought.
Hello, wow Patricia had expressed exactly how I feel , everything she said is exactly all my thoughts about France. I was thinking of moving to Quebec as well but then the weather there is too cold and I studied French all my life since kindergarten and have never stop learning French although I am living in the US. I have tried to convince my husband and son to move but that will be impossible so now I need to decide as I am getting older and I want to live in France before I become too old. I have the same fear as Patricia as well , money and leaving my family, especially my son . I watched all the videos about France and learn French on a daily basis with youtube and I got so jealous about those people who are so lucky to get to move with their family and there are time I did not want to watch anymore videos cause I got so depress .
Wow! you want to break up your family to move to France. Mindboggling!
I have dreamed of living in France since I was a little kid and unfortunately my husband is so against moving abroad , he thinks France is expensive and he refused to listen to what I told him and I am so miserable living in the US ! so unhealthy, dangerous and work until you are 80, so sad
@@user-yn1kk6ri8p Have you considered the financial aspects of just hopping off to France. Pensions, what would you do for work. (which as a resident you would be taxed heavily with obligatory health and retirement funding on your part if you work as an independent or shared cost with employer if you could grab one of those low paying jobs in France). I have no idea what age you nor your finances but even if you worked for 10 years in France you would probably only have a monthly pension of less than 500€. And France doesn't pay. You might be lucky to make $2000 net a month but only in Paris and that will not get you anywhere. A person is considered rich in France when they make (in conversion) about $4000/ month net. It's a joke! Your husband is right when he says France is expensive because of the extremely low salaries and cost of living and you as a newcomer would not find a job so easily. How are you going to deal with administrations. You may think you speak French but you'll never really know until you experience the country.
When I arrived here France was referred to as the most successful Soviet experiment in the West.
I arrived in 77 when I was 24 and as soon as I had mastered the language I promised myself I would never be a salaried employee here.
I have always worked for myself but my conditions were and are much different than yours would be.
I have seen so many come and go from many nations. Bright eyed Americans with that can do spirit only to leave a few years later when they realized it didn't work out and lost a lot of money or take a much better paying job in another country.
So please. You will not convince your husband nor son so consider your next move very carefully.. And you don't have to be sad about not living here. You can visit often. But see the real France. Not the France of English speakers blogs.
And healthcare is. not free.
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Ha -- I loved that you started in motion in Jan 2017 - that's when I got my Irish passport! Haven't used it to relocate yet -- but it makes me feel better to see it in the drawer!
ive always wanted to go to france i thought i was french but i am scot irish and norwegian. i traveled to france once
wow, this video truly answered all my feelings, fear and worrisome ! Awsome , awsome and this video truly like a therapy for me, thank you Patricia , Adrian and Patty
Wow, what incredibly powerful and critical responses: "What is the worst thing that could happen?"
Answer: "Going back to the USA and getting a job."
Also, Adrien said that her worst nightmare would be having to return to the US.
Did anyone process what they said. Amazing.
Good coverage of the social & emotional aspect of moving to France, thanks. One thing I'd like to add is at 36:08, Adrian stresses you don't need English to live (permanently) in France. Socially, it's probably true. But you must pass your B1 French exam to get a longer term visa / residence. If you pass this exam, you can speak quite a bit of French so the social aspect is covered anyway.
I’m thinking about doing a 1 year mini retirement to France on a NLVisa. Spend extra time with my toddler, have an adventure, etc. thanks for these videos, they’re great!
Great video ladies.
Fabulous conversations. So glad to see the two of you hold this platform. Great questions and perspectives on life in France.
Adrian, I love your earrings. 😄
Great video, as always!
I’m going to plan this. I’m sooo excited 🤗😊
How long does it take to plan and pull off a move to F rance? What is a realistic timeframe?
Dont you think that you make more friends and acquaintances when you are active in real estate, event planning, you tubing, etc? What about those of us who are not in the limelight?
Health insurance?
0:20 HOW CAN WE RENT AN SMALL APARTMENT FOR ONE MONTH IN THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 IN PARIS NOTHING FANCY THANKS WE LIVE IN FLORIDA
i have sent you two messages through your email on your website and called the 415 number to set up a consultation. this was quite a while ago. why havent i heard from you. ??