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We know it’s probably overstated, but we’ll say it anyway… reflecting back on the previous year is always a great exercise to do before a new year begins. Join us in this episode as Carol walks you through four easy steps to reflect on the outgoing year. Find some quiet time, a pen and a piece of paper, and get ready to look back over 2021 with new perspective.

Part 2 of "Holiday Stress" brings practical tips for how you can manage the holiday season a little easier this year. Join Carol and Andrea as they continue the conversation and share more ways to have a stress-less holiday.

Helpful links:

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/av2118

https://www.health.com/mind-body/25-ways-to-fight-holiday-stress

https://www.claritychi.com/holiday-stress/

Austrian Emergency Numbers https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/en/themen/gesundheit_und_notfaelle/notrufnummern.html#%C3%96ffentliche

Holidays are coming! For many people, it really is "the most wonderful time of the year".

And in the same time, there are many things that can trigger holiday stress, such as: family drama, money, lockdown, preparation, shopping...

How to deal with all those things, what to do with your expectations and how to remind yourself what's really important? Join Carol and Andrea as they try to find answers through research, articles, and their personal stories.

Helpful links:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/4-mindful-tips-to-destress-this-holiday-season

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544

https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-and-managing-holiday-stress-3145230

https://www.health.com/mind-body/25-ways-to-fight-holiday-stress

https://www.claritychi.com/holiday-stress/

This week, join Carol and our guest Laura Kozub as they talk about career challenges, finding work opportunities in unique places, and tips for professional development. Soak up the great advice Laura shares from her experience, and make use of the practical tools. You don't want to miss this episode!

You can connect with Laura here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kozublaura

And discover more about the Lean-In Circle: https://leanin.org/

Find more about the IWA: https://www.iwagraz.org/

*Grapewein = official IWA newsletter

Our fellow member Aza is sharing her experience of moving to Graz with small children, finding the Kindergarten, homeschooling.. And she also shares a lot of useful information about different activities for children in Graz.

Mag. Dr. Verena Radlingmayr is a holistic therapist with the background in law. In this interview, she will talk about how she combined those two skills, a bit about her take on anxiety among children and about her experience with the IWA.

Sara Crockett is the Publications Officer and the former President of the IWA. She's been living in Graz for 17 years now. In this interview she shares her experience of moving to Graz, learning the German language and finding her way around in a new environment.

The IWA President Sarah Hecht is sharing some details about our association - events, activities and groups. And she also shares her experience of moving to Graz.