Gal Sela-Szmelcman

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Co Founder of Smoozitive & Positive Psychology Coach

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Join date: Jun 11, 2025

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Meet Gal, the co-founder of Smoozitive and a certified positive psychology coach who is a passionate advocate for the human side of global mobility.

Having relocated internationally more than eight times herself, she combines personal experience with her professional background in positive psychology, mindset coaching, and expat well-being.

Gal’s writing blends real-life insights with science-backed tools to help expats, HR leaders, and companies navigate the emotional, practical, and strategic layers of life abroad. Whether she’s sharing mindset tips, exploring global mobility trends, or unpacking the emotional side of life abroad, Gal brings a warm, honest, and actionable perspective to every article, always with a little dose of humor and a lot of heart.

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May 23, 2025 ∙ 8 min

Embrace the Journey: 20 Empowerment and Motivational Quotes for Expats

Start each day with a grateful heart quote in frame near gray ceramic vase

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Jul 31, 2024 ∙ 6 min

The Moment I Finally Embraced My Mixed Identity

There it was. The moment I didn’t even know I was expecting. The moment I would finally feel great when saying the words ‘I’m a proud mix’. But the journey was long, and the confusion was real - for years. This personal journey highlights the pride and self-acceptance I achieved after years of feeling caught between cultures.

Jul 2, 2024 ∙ 4 min

How ChatGPT Helps Me Navigate Language Barriers Abroad

Navigating language barriers as an expat in France can be a challenge, even with a solid grasp of French. This article explores how ChatGPT has become an essential tool for deciphering complex French texts, understanding cultural nuances, and handling everyday communication with humor and ease. From hilarious language mishaps to decoding bureaucratic jargon, ChatGPT proves to be a helpful companion in mastering life abroad.