Enikö Hajas

Living and working abroad is often seen as a success story. You took a risk, you moved, you built a career in a new country. And yet, many expat professionals I worked with quietly struggled with a sense of emptiness or confusion they didn’t expect. You may ask yourself: Why don’t I feel fulfilled?Is this really what I want?Did I lose something of myself along the way? These questions are more common than you might think—and they often signal a deeper search for meaning and purpose. When...

As a therapist working with 1000 plus expats, I’m often asked the same question: “Is online therapy really as effective as in-person therapy?” The honest answer is: it depends on you, your needs, and your circumstances. Both formats can be deeply effective, and neither is “better” in all situations. What matters most is finding a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported—especially when you’re living far from home. The emotional reality of expat life Living abroad often brings a...

That’s the point.  And if it does… you might be stuck. That tight chest. That restless feeling. That “something’s off” energy? You might think it’s failure but it’s actually growth knocking… Comfort feels tempting in a foreign place. But comfort doesn’t build confidence or courage, and certainly not a new life.  Every new chapter abroad demands a new version of you: stronger boundaries higher standards braver habits Discomfort is preparation. So if life abroad feels heavy right now, ask...