How to be happy as an expat in England

My experience is, that it helps a lot to get to know people. Try to be open and get in contact with a lot of people in you first months until you find your group of friends. That was an important factor for my happiness when I moved to London. And I also started some team activities, like playing football. I got to know many mates there and can totally recommend starting a hobby or joining specific groups when moving to a new place. And onces you find friends there, it´ll feel like home

Hello tobiasjones86,

Thanks for sharing your experience. Getting to know people in a new place combined with practicing a hobby is a double win to build confidence in a group setting and increase happiness in one's expat life.

If you have more insights to share, don't hesitate to chime in again.

All the best,

Diksha
Team Expat.com

Hello everyone.


To be happy in England, I would advise to try to meet local people. Happy expats are usually those who embrace local culture. However, everyone is different and people have different ways to be happy as expats in their host country.

See you all later.


Maxime Zanni.

Hi, Cheryl! I also think that being open to people is the key to a happy life, not only as an expat, but anywhere else. Perhaps you would also be interested in going to dance because dancing is a universal language that helps you get closer and have a good time.