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The sun is out, the days are long, and social media is overflowing with photos of packed terraces. And you? Maybe you're feeling strangely drained, a bit lost, with that nagging sense that something doesn't fit.

This is more common than you think.

People from countries like Brazil, Argentina, or Colombia carry a way of life built on human warmth, hugs, noise, and people. And the European summer, as beautiful as it is, doesn't replace that. The pressure to be happy during this time of year can be a silent weight.

It's not being fussy. It's not a lack of gratitude for the opportunity to be here.

What's happening is that your body and mind feel the seasons differently. The light changes, the rhythm changes, vacations fall in months that have nothing to do with ours. While everyone seems to be living their best time of year, you might be dealing with an emotional exhaustion that has no easy name.

There's an explanation that helps to understand: seasonal affective disorder. It doesn't only appear in winter. It can also manifest in summer, as a mismatch between what the environment demands and what you can give.

It's as if your system is saying: this new reality still doesn't fit me, and I need time to adapt.

Summer doesn't have to be your best season. You don't have to be at every event, you don't have to pretend you're fine if you're not. Building a life from scratch, in another culture, takes time. And resilience isn't about enduring it alone; it's about knowing when to ask for help.

If you've been feeling more irritable, having trouble sleeping, feeling homesick, or lacking the energy to do things that once excited you, maybe it's time to give that a name. Not to label yourself, but to understand what's happening. To stop putting pressure on yourself and start taking care of yourself.

If this text spoke to you, get in touch to learn more about how we work. We are here to help you find your way in this new phase.

Summer has arrived, but why do you still feel this way?

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