Resources Collection
Explore articles, reflections, and practical tips that may help you navigate life, work, and wellbeing in Denmark.
Julia opens Jaywalk - Therapy for Internationals
Following our purpose sets free so much energy! 🔥
I’ve been surfing that wave these past few weeks while opening my private psychology practice, Jaywalk.
I now get to do what I care most about: supporting internationals who want to do the deep work of making life in Denmark meaningful, despite the obstacles.
Do internationals sometimes misunderstand networking?
Recently, a woman told me she had turned down her husband’s boss’s invitation to come down to the office for a coffee, because “he can’t give me a job.”
Her idea of networking was to talk only to people who might hire her. Unsurprisingly, when she tried this approach with Danes in her field, they clammed up. ⛔️
What if the key to feeling happier in Denmark is not belonging but meaning?
Many internationals stay in Denmark despite not being happy. The reasons vary. It might be a partner’s wish to remain, children who are well integrated, or better human rights. But internationals, accompanying spouses in particular, often feel isolated and look at a stalled career with growing despair.
Belonging has become a concept often cited as the solution to these problems. If only internationals can feel like they belong, they’ll be happy. I have had a problem with this focus from the start, because belonging depends on others.