Hello everyone,
When you move to Cambodia, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Cambodia as an expat and require time to adapt. This transition can be a source of surprises, adjustments and sometimes even frustration for those trying to find their balance in this new environment.
Here are a few questions to help you better understand how you manage your days in Cambodia :
How have you managed to harmonise your own pace of life with the pace of life in Cambodia?
Have you felt a change in your biological rhythm (diet, sleep, energy, etc.)? How can you minimise the effects on your well-being and adapt to changes in your circadian rhythm?
How have you adjusted your sleeping habits to optimise your energy and concentration in a different environment?
Shopping, meal and activity times can differ from one culture to another. How do you manage to reconcile your personal habits with those of life in Cambodia? What are the benefits and challenges of these adjustments?
How do different working hours affect your productivity and quality of life? What have you done to maintain a work-life balance despite these changes?
Please feel free to share your experiences and advice on this topic.
Thank you for your contribution.
Cheryl
Expat.com Team
Adapting to the pace of life in Cambodia
Like many tropical countries, the pace of life in Cambodia is slow, especially outside the capital city of Phnom Penh. Most of the population wake up and go to bed early, possibly with an afternoon nap, in traditional agricultural style.
Accordingly, expats need to slow down and develop patience as things can often take longer than expected.
One major challenge is that many businesses, especially restaurants, are family-owned and operated and sometimes the owners get distracted by kids, pets, smartphones, etc. or are closed unexpectedly.
In general, business hours are the usual morning to evening, but not many places are still open late at night.
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