Why Portugal?

February 12, 2025

I’m JodiGolda

Because …

  1. I crave a slower, softer lifestyle.
  2. I desire immersing in a rich culture.
  3. I value clean food, kind people, and peaceful places.
  4. I listen to my inner voice that whispers: create a home-base in Southern Europe.

While deep in my heart I knew my vision to move was right—still, it was a giant leap into the great unknown. I had nooooooo idea how my new life would look; who my friends would be, where I would live, and what my lifestyle would be like.

The truth is, this past year—and navigating being an immigrant—has been hard AF!

I have felt exhausted from moving locations in search for home. I have felt overwhelmed learning the Portuguese system. I have felt wobbly meeting people from different cultures. And, I have felt home-sick, missing my long-distance Boo and all that’s familiar.

Moving to a new country is like moving to a new planet. There is A LOT to adjust to and oftentimes, things just don’t go as planned.

But, reconnecting to WHY I chose Portugal always helps me.

When days are hard and I take time to re-root into my vision—whether sharing it with friends, journaling, or meditating on it—I feel clear again.

I feel more empowered. I feel re-inspired. And, I feel more committed to patiently navigating the challenges of being an immigrant—with grace and grounding.

If you have a vision for yourself—whether it be something like an international move or starting-up a new business—it is essential to know WHY you want it. 

Because when your vision is big and mysterious—which naturally can be hard and uncomfortable—your human-ness can come into play.

You may start doubting yourself.

You may start feeling stuck.

You may start acting out old patterns.

You may start over-doing it.

It’s normal! Especially when you lose sight of your vision.

But when you reconnect to your WHY, it helps you to reclaim motivation, reignite focus, resume powerful choices, and most significantly—revive your vision.

This is what I do with my private clients in my Leading with Love coaching program. I help you to stay focused, motivated, and in action to move you closer to your vision—especially when you forget your WHY.

If you are stuck or wavering in your vision for your business or personal life—and sense that having a soulful coach would help you move forward, then I invite you to schedule a complimentary, trauma-informed, pressure-free call with me. Together, we can explore your goals, what’s getting in the way, and how coaching with me might propel you forward.

I’d delight in exploring with you—it might just change everything for you.

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