Expat life can feel like diving headfirst into uncertainty—lonely, disorienting, and overwhelming. Yet within that discomfort lies possibility. In this blog, I share 7 powerful steps from my Expat Adventure Framework to help you overcome fear, root into your new environment, and grow with confidence.
In a study among Expats, the majority of respondents said they were unconcerned about encountering mental health issues while away — even though our global health insurance claims data and independent research studies alike show that those on international assignment and their family members can often struggle with issues such as stress, anxiety and depression.
When the “winter blues” last longer and turns into a depression, we call this SAD. SAD is a type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually in the fall and winter when sunlight exposure is reduced.
Language barriers aren’t just one thing. For most expats, there are different types of language barriers to work through. However, there are many tips and tricks you can employ to make sure you’re pushing past the barriers to better understand the language you’re learning
What an expat can do to beat holiday loneliness in a new country.
An expat is someone who lives outside their native country. Expatriation offers a number of possible benefits including different work opportunities, cheaper living costs, travel opportunities and the somewhat clichéd ‘fresh start.’ But ultimately, you find yourself in a new place, with new people surrounded by new environments.
It is nothing new to say that the expat life can be a lonely one. But what exactly is expat loneliness? Is …
Studies show that experiencing FOMO can increase feelings of frustration, anxiety and mental exhaustion. Add being an expat into the mix and the level of “missing out on things” is inevitably high. You can start to feel some serious FOMO.