Vera Vigh Expat Coach & Psychologist

10/07/2024

𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒂𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅

✔ you don’t move back to your country or give up living abroad after a few times when figuring out life abroad gets tough

✔ you are willing to explore new career paths or job opportunities instead of only sticking to old ways

✔you are taking difficulties as challenges and opportunities for personal growth

✔you acknowledge that in the first stage of expat life you need to put more effort into learning the language, integrating into the local culture, finding suitable work, and managing family needs

✔you are actively dealing with maladaptive behavioral patterns and schemes instead of oppressing them

✔you are not catastrophizing life events abroad and becoming a passive consumer of the local culture

✔you learn how to measure your progress based on your unique path instead of comparing yourself to people in your home country or in the destination

✔you are willing to explore both local and expat communities with openess and acceptance while keeping the right balance with your family and friends back home

Any other signs you identified in your expat journey?

Share them in the chat!👇

Would you like to work on your 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 and 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂 as a foreigner living in a new country?

Are you planning to move abroad and you want to 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆?

I am here to support you along the way. 🌱

24/05/2024

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15/02/2024

Have you ever heard of coconut and peach cultures?

I came across the concept in cultural psychology lectures, just at a time when I was very frustrated by the coldness of the Dutch. However, the concept helped me to understand the differences between cultures. I arrived in Spain already equipped, having done my research beforehand, asking friends what to expect in the culture here.

And would there be any surprises? We'll soon find out. 🤔

Fellow exapts living in the Netherlands and Spain, how do you experience the culture there?

AGREE OR DISAGREE? Comment below 💬

15/01/2024

🚀 Why do many people start to deal with self-awareness and personal development only later, when it would be easier to change career and life path when they are young?

🤔 Over the past two years I have taken a number of courses and I have noticed that I am a good 20 years younger than my peers.

💡 During my coaching practice, I asked myself why many people start their journey of self-discovery and personal development much later, when it would be easier to change careers when we are younger and our decisions have a long-term impact. 🌟

12/01/2024

My mission manifested itself already in my early childhood.
🌟 Although I always knew that I wanted to work with people and later study psychology at university, it was only during my time abroad that it became clear what the mission is that truly resonates with my heart. 💖

🌐 In coaching and solution-focused psychology mental health support in a multicultural environment, I have truly found my calling.

Witnessing my clients embrace life abroad with confidence & authenticity and making amazing progress abroad through smart goal-setting and habit changes is incredibly fulfilling—I simply love what I do! 🚀

08/01/2024

Understanding and loving oneself is perhaps one of the most challenging tasks in our lives. Not everyone has the courage to embark on this journey... because, let's face it, painful things and memories will undoubtedly come up.

I am very proud of my client for daring to embark on this journey. Through coaching, changes can be seen from session to session. There are enough challenges; sometimes they succeed, sometimes not... but in the meantime, they are evolving and shaping from within: day by day, building self-love, developing self-confidence, and now facing challenges head-on.

How do you stand on the issue of self-confidence and self-love?

05/01/2024

My story of cultural transitions 🌍

My name is Vera. 🌍 I am a Professional Expat Coach & Psychologist and I am international, probably just like you! 🌐 I offer specialized help to my expat clients in the areas of dealing with stress, culture shock and job anxiety, seeking and building a career and support networks abroad . 🤝

My story begins in Hungary where I was born and raised. 🇭🇺 Now, I am living in Spain after spending five years in the Netherlands. 🇳🇱 Many countries, many challenges, and a lot of stress. 😅 So, what happened along the way?

I used to be a perfectionist but a very sensitive person. 🌟 I always aimed to excel in school and have a strong social circle. 📚 I put a lot of pressure on myself, which led to increased anxiety during my studies. 💔 I spent years in counseling. 🛋️ On paper, I had everything – a loving family, an acknowledged university degree in psychology, and many friends. 🎓 However, I was not walking on my unique path. 🚶‍♀️ I knew that I could not continue like this, so I decided to go on a two-month adventure to Amsterdam to volunteer. 🌷

Well, this adventure lasted almost five years. ⏳ I met my Dutch husband during this period and decided to give up my life at home and move to the Netherlands. 🇳🇱

I started from the bottom, faced stereotypes, cleaned in a hotel to finance my studies, learned the language, and applied for 80 professional jobs. 💼 But in the end, I got it – a good job, a good salary, and even the opportunity to specialize further in coaching. 🙌

Living abroad was the best thing that could have happened to me when it comes to exploring the values I stand for and walking my path. 🌈 But the challenges I faced also increased.

Through self-discovery and stress management, I realized that I have to choose what fits me despite cultural and societal expectations. 🌟 So, we took off and left to start a new life in Spain in order to fulfill our core values and live a life where we honor those values. 🇪🇸

What about you? How is it going in your life? 🌺

05/01/2024

Living abroad, change is almost a given. Sure, our habits, our clothes and the language we use in everyday communication have changed, but are we changing deep down? The last few weeks have been a good test of that.

When we step back into our old environment, old triggers often come up at family dinners and events. Maybe we've been living abroad for years and think we've left our life in our home country behind completely, and then suddenly, during a conversation with friends back home, something got triggered ... and brings up those negative self-sabotaging thoughts that we haven't managed to leave behind... 🌍

How do you see the change in yourself? 🤔✨

30/12/2023

From the Netherlands to Spain pursuing a dream 🌿

After I ended up in the Netherlands, I felt I have to build my life, make friends, and progress professionally there – and I succeeded. Though it may seem from the outside that I've achieved a lot, deep down, I always knew Holland wasn't the final destination. 🌍

But how can one move to another country without any connections or job prospects? 🤔

With thorough planning, preparation, dedication, and unwavering belief even in the face of uncertainty, a door to Spain opened one day. 🌟

This wasn't a result of chance. Ten years ago, I had a dream, and the journey took many detours before I started living the life I truly desired since I was 16.

Is it an easy, comfortable life? Not quite! The opposite, but it's satisfying, rich, and content. 💪

What was your biggest change in 2023? Share in the comments! 💭

#2023

28/12/2023

What is more difficult for you?🤔

🚀Setting new goals for the year?
Or let it go the old ones?

Share it in the chat!

26/12/2023

Did you achieve the right thing in 2023? 🎯 As the year comes to an end, let's reflect on our professional and private lives. It's easy to compare ourselves to others and gauge success by social media, boss expectations, or corporate culture.

Everyone measures success differently. Are you sure you're measuring it according to your values? Do you consider success what truly matters to you?

Leave your thoughts in the comments! 💬 Let's start a conversation about defining success on our own terms.

20/12/2023

Let`s be honest! The holiday season as an expat and international is the most difficult time of the year!

Discover empowering tips to face this holiday season with confidence.These tips will help you to overcome the cycle of loneliness and isolation, and create a joyous holiday season filled with meaningful connections ABROAD.

Discover empowering tips to overcome the unique challenges expats and internationals face during the holiday season.