Top Bucket List Items When Moving to New City
January 16, 2016
Moving to a new city can be an exciting adventure – one that can stretch you to new levels both emotionally and personally. A lot of times moving to a new city can bring about some anxiety, so it’s important to prepare yourself by setting new goals for branching out and making this transition a positive one. Here are a few suggestions for how to get the most out of this new experience.
- Make Friends With a Local. You don’t have to be outgoing to make this happen. Even if you’re a self proclaimed wall-flower, striking up a conversation with a local will help you get the dirty-dish on the city quicker than reading the Chamber of Commerce website or some Trip Advisor review. If you don’t have the guts to make friends on the street, start with a restaurant server or barista. Ask them about their favorite places to eat, where to go for fun or the most popular local bands.
- Be Curious. If your new city has tours, take them – take them all! I mean, what else do you have to do on the weekends right now? And, the extra information about the history of your city or a culinary excursion will help you get oriented with your surrounding in high-speed fashion.
- Try Something New: Once you get oriented with the city, take up a new hobby that’s popular with the locals. You are probably going to be bad at it (at first), but try, try again. Learning something new will keep your mind sharp and will put you in a good place to make friends.
- Join a Group: Check out a new church, club, sports team or networking group. Find people that have similar interests. This might put you a little out of your comfort zone, but it’s a good way to make friends quickly.
Moving to a new city will give you a new perspective. Take time to enjoy the new sights and sounds, take in what makes this city unique and
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