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The editor's guide to Expatica's Wellbeing section in the Netherlands.Wellbeing is defined as "the state of being happy, healthy or prosperous." Being all three is no mean feat. For expats seeking that balance, especially just after relocating, achieving wellbeing can be especially challenging.
Relocation challenges
The stress involved with moving to a new country throws many expats off balance. Traumas, bad relationships and life's disappointments seem to become a thing of the past as you pack your bags and face a new future full of possibilities. But once the honeymoon wears off, the subsequent expatriate adjustment process can be difficult as one settles into a new culture and lifestyle. Expat counselling can be useful in some cases—check out Expatica’s A-Z listings and Groups & Clubs listings to find expat care near you.
Ask Expat Aunt: Help! I miss my friends and family back home
In 2010, Expatica introduced several new online experts to help you tackle the day-to-day issues of living abroad. Read our introduction to this new series with tips on how to cope with living away from friends and family.
For some expats, simply getting out and about, making an effort to get involved in the local and international community is enough to get back on track. As Expatica article ‘Notes for country movers’ points out to singles (Don't miss our Expatica SpeedDate on Saturday, 8 October): Don't become a hermit or a bar-fly. Get out and about. Try to network with the expat community. Read expat newspapers or magazines. Socialise with people from the office; carry on with your favourite sports, hobbies or interests. This way, you'll meet like-minded people, even if they don’t speak the same language. Couples, especially if one partner isn’t working, also need to focus on making new contacts and building up a network in their new land.
Networking and going out
The Expatica forums are a great way to network and to meet other expats. Set up a user profile and make an effort to participate in the online community. One expat who relocated to the Netherlands found the simple act of buying a dog got the locals chatting to her: "I stop and say 'Hi!' to other dog owners. The small talk that transpires is a great way to practice my Dutch with native speakers and, more importantly, my neighbours.' If you’re looking for a partner, join Expatica’s dating site, or check out Expatica’s What’s on section to plan your own night (or day) out. Expatica also arranges speedating events, so why not check them out.
Join a group
Whether you take up yoga, wine tasting or enroll in a language course, you’ll find this to be a great way to meet people. For parents with young children, joining a local playgroup can help you to make new friends and pick up tips such as where to find a reliable babysitter and where to send your child to school.
Relaxation time
Check out Expatica articles to find the best recreation spots in your area for a family picnic, walk with the dog or simply go for a stroll to clear out the cobwebs of the day. Make use of the Expatica A-Z listings to search for regional health clubs, spas and beauty salons, should you feel like pampering yourself. Massage away your cares and enjoy expat life to the full!
La campaña.
En el candor
de la campaña
esta dulce
poesía camina
incesante como
un ave feliz en
el canto del sueño.
Francesco Sinibaldi
La campaña.
En el candor
de la campaña
esta dulce
poesía camina
incesante como
un ave feliz en
el canto del sueño.
Francesco Sinibaldi
A guide to telephone, internet and television along with utility services water, electricity and gas in the Netherlands.
Lost in the Dutch immigration system? Look no further than this guide compiled for our Survival Guide 2012.
Expatica offers a whistle-stop tour of life in the modern Netherlands.
The challenges and benefits of the maternity system in the Netherlands and how it differs to other countries.
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