5 essential ways to sort yourself out while living abroad

Although this has been a popular meme from Jordan Peterson, the truth in it deserves constant resurrection, just as we must constantly remind ourselves to follow the rules that we’ve set out for our own lives.  While Peterson unpacks the metaphysical basis and call-to-action that makes him so popular and provides a reliable starting point (clean your room), there are several ways in which you can progress from this simple notion to a wider sphere of influence that allows you to more fully “sort yourself out” even while living abroad.

1. Address your visa issues head-on

Travel brings with it a host of difficulties and problems that wouldn’t necessarily apply to someone who’s stayed put their whole life.  When you expose yourself to the world, people want to know what you’re up to.  That includes, potentially, the government.  In my experience, handling visas has been a source of constant frustration, but…