Making the Move to a New City
You got the new job, your spouse or partner got a promotion or maybe you’re just looking for fresh scenery. Congratulations! You’re moving to a new city, and let’s face it—this can be a daunting but exhilarating life change.
The first 30 days of moving to a new city really provide a chance for renewal. “Think of moving as a reset button for your life,” says Laura Ramos, a life coach who helps clients through moves. “How often are we presented with an opportunity to truly start over and make everyday things in life feel new and fresh? Moving is the chance!”
Though this renewal may be intimidating, don’t fret. With some planning and perseverance, you’ll use this first month to lay the foundation for building your new life in a different city.
The biggest question is: where do you start?
Planning Your New City Life
The key to making it through the first 30 days of moving to a new city is planning. Among the first three things you need to plan for are finding a place to live, arranging your finances and finding new friends.
Start researching your new city. Look up the local traditions or hot spots and get a feel for what it’s like to live there. Find out vital information about your new town—the crime rate, the unemployment rate, the location of schools and food markets. Use the internet or go to your local library to search for this information.
With your research completed, you’ll be better equipped to figure out your living situation. Before you start looking at apartments or homes, think about what you really need. Do you need a backyard for the kids to play in? Do you need an apartment that is close to public transportation? Do you need a lease for two years instead of being tied down by a mortgage? Answer questions like these for yourself and make these needs a part of your home search.
This helped Robbie Zer find his new residence when he moved from Florida to Texas. “I always went for a run on the boardwalk after work when I lived in Miami, so I knew that I wanted to somehow find a good place to run at the end of my day when I moved to a new place,” says Robbie. “When I was looking at places in Austin I ended up choosing a neighborhood that was convenient to a nice path where I could run.”
this has been the best article i have read yet about moving to a new city.i chose to go into teaching because i felt it was a profession that could take me to any new place. ironically, i never moved! i've been in Texas my entire life with exception to living in Germany when i was a toddler. heading into my 28th birthday and sixth year teaching, i have my heart set on a new city. i'm hoping to be in the DC area by July 2011. i'm looking forward to putting my reservations behind me and making the big move!
Great welcoming article to this site. We've been in our new location for 2 months now and...it's hard. The homesickness is sometimes all consuming. We keep external appearnces up: smiles, exploring our new area, saying things are fine, etc.", but a recent trip back home to visit friends/family over the 4th of July played headgames with us. We came back to our new home feeling uncomfortable and missing family/friends very badly. How to move on? A friend recommended this site so here we are! We are ready for change for the better in our new city! Bring it on! :)
Moving to a new city can be so daunting. It is great to have an article like this lay everything out, so you know what to focus on first! Something that can be a big help when relocating is finding a good self storage facility. It is much easier to process moving your belongings and setting up a new space if you can store the things that aren't completely essential, at least temporarily. Some places, like Manhattan Mini Storage, even offer a free Storage Taxi service to help you move your things. That's just another thing to consider when it comes to simplifying your moving experience.
This article was the perfect thing for me to read today! I have lived in several States in the US, and I have traveled the world extensively. However I have lived in the same place for the last 6 years, and ready for a huge change. My goal is to be living in Boulder, Colorado by June 1st, 2010 or before. It will be a big change, as I have a very successful practice here with very dedicated clients (steady income!) But I know that I must make this change for my own happiness and this article helped to remind me that I have done it before and I can do it again!