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Stepping away from your comfort zone gives you a sense of independence. Living out of your country, for one, introduces you to that freedom you’ve never known you could enjoy and the challenges you never thought you’d overcome. If you are one of the 232 million people around the world who live in places other than their own for educational, economical or other purposes, you’ll know that while this experience can be so liberating, it can be equally lonely, especially if this means being miles away from the people you hold dear.
Don’t let the distance daunt you. It is to your great advantage that we are now living in a world where (almost) everything seems to be easy, within reach and convenient. Yes, there are many innovations and modern discoveries that make everything possible. These days, you can live in one side of the globe without worrying about getting connected to someone you love from the opposite end.
Think of the Internet and its vast range of capabilities. Taking advantage of it all and embrace it. You can chat, email and see your family, friends or significant other via video calls or chats. The power of going online lets you keep in touch with them anytime and at all times, and you only need an Internet-powered device to make this possible.
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While the most modern technologies mainly keep you from being too lonely without your loved ones beside you, good old phone calls are still indispensable. It’s easier with handheld mobile phones these days, but everybody sticks to the basics of beating loneliness – giving that person a call. There are significant changes to the way a phone call can be made, as well. Phone companies now offer lower call rates in various packages so you can get in touch with people who matter to you without breaking the bank.
You dare not forget special occasions your family and closest friends celebrate, much less take for granted that momentous event you share with your significant other. Make the celebration anywhere in the world extra special by sending food to America for that grand reunion, gifts for your best friend’s birthday party in Moscow, a personalized present for your partner in Paris, and victory parties of your favorite cousin in Hong Kong. Sending these people your thoughts through calls or chat is wonderful, but nothing beats a pleasant surprise they can actually get their hands on.
Make sure your presence is felt by the people close to your heart. No amount of distance or time should hinder you from letting these individuals know you think and care about them, no matter where in the world you or they are.
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