How To Combat The Anxiety That Comes With Moving To A New City
Moving to a new city is usually quite the exciting adventure. You’re heading out alone to take on the big wide world, and you’re doing so from the inner metropolis of an ever connected cityscape. Really, it’s the dream of young adults all over the globe!
But at the same time, moving to a new and/or big city can bring a lot of anxiety with it. For most people it’s a big change, and it puts incredible distance between the life they’re used to and the life ahead.
However, there are ways to combat this anxiety and make city living as enjoyable an idea as it should be. If you’re in the middle of fending off butterflies in the stomach while packing up some boxes, here are some ideas you might want to focus on.
Scout Out Social Clubs and Activities Beforehand
When you move to your new city, you don’t want to spend endless nights staying in with nothing to do except listen to the traffic outside. You’re going to want to get involved with the social circle around you, as well as try out the nightlife and make as many new connections as possible.
To make sure you have an idea of where to go to meet these new people, scout out local clubs and group activities before you move. If there’s going to be a bookclub just a couple blocks away, why not sign up to it? If there’s a cookery class that’s only a 5 minute Uber downtown, why not put your name down for it?
Be Sure About Your Accommodation Choice
If you’re moving to a new city, it’s unlikely you’re doing so without a concrete place to live. It’s always best to know you’ve got a space lined up before you pack your bags, to make sure you have a safe place to shut and lock the door behind you.
As such, make sure you’re sure about the accommodation you’ve chosen. Of course, you’re likely abiding by a strict budget here, but whether you’re moving into a basement with a roommate or you’ve secured a lone tenancy in one of the loft apartments on offer, be 100% about the choice.
Schedule Regular Calls Back Home
You don’t want to constantly be on the phone to friends and relatives, but you also don’t want to get caught up in the hustle of your new city and never find the time. Both can reinforce homesickness and make it feel impossible to establish yourself somewhere else.
Schedule these calls to stay up to date with your loved ones’ news, as well as to make sure you’re not always texting people to try and stay in the loop. Weekly calls are probably best, but if you find twice a month works better for you, go ahead and schedule them!
Setting up life in an unknown city can be intimidating, but the more you prepare for the challenges, the less you’ll feel those butterflies.
