Suggestions For Shifting To A New Metropolis From Somebody Who Has Completed It 7 Instances In 12 Years
I was born in Chicago. After 18 years it was time to get out into the wilderness.
After my first big move, I lived there in the concrete jungle of New York City – Queens to be precise. From 2008 to 2021 I moved seven times and lived in six different cities in the United States, where I learned a lot on the side. How … How to find a home from afar and how to study myself to create the best local lifestyle for me.
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I moved from Chicago to New York, New York to New Orleans, New Orleans to DC, DC to Chicago, Chicago to San Francisco, and San Francisco to Los Angeles. So let’s get to some tips for moving to a new city.
1.Cherish the moments when you say goodbye.
If you already know you are moving, especially if it is from home, start your goodbyes now and enjoy every last moment as you soak it all into your heart. Meet your family and friends, visit your favorite spots, prioritize tourist activities and admire the sunsets.
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2.Please help!
You may not want to, but I encourage you to anyway. Please help. Moving is a significant life event for everyone, and it is the perfect time to rely on family and friends for advice, referrals, physical labor, a truck, or whatever. If you could use an extra pair of hands or a listening ear, ask a close companion of yours and let them be there for you because this is what life is about.
3.If you don’t have a home in the new town yet, go for it!
I mean, you’ll live there, so you need a home there, and I don’t mean just any old house. Do the job of finding a place that you can call home with a sense of comfort. You will sleep there so it is important that you feel safe and happy there. It is at home. Write down the elements that make you feel homely and list what is most important to your search (budget, safety, food, sunlight, nightlife, parking, local transport, etc.). When searching for places online or checking recommendations from family and friends, compare homes to the things on your list and rank your options.
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4thTrack Everything.
Track Everything. Chase it. Track receipts. Track mileage. Track shipping labels. Pursue your personal sense of sanity because that is what you want to hold onto. Seriously though, keep track of receipts and miles related to the move because if you move far away for work or business, you may be able to get some of that money back after filing your taxes. Tracking shipping labels is only advisable as you need to make sure your items arrive at their intended destination. For your sanity, just meditate at least once a day to keep calm.
5.Pack up and make it easy for yourself.
Once you have a moving date and the address of your new home, it is time to start planning the packing phase of this life adventure. Use your move date as the return date to help plan how many days you will have to pack. For example, let’s say your moving date is January 1st and the day you have things sorted is November 1st. Then you have just under two months to start and finish packing. Rather than assuming that you want to pack by the time you leave, assume that you need to finish packing about three days before you move. Make sure to set aside some clothing and other useful items so that you don’t pack everything you have because you will need some.
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6thPlan and execute meals accordingly.
The last thing you want to do is throw away all of your groceries as soon as you start packing. Rookie mistake. Just make sure that you only buy the bare essentials in the supermarket until you move and let go of your mass shopping tendencies for a while. Meal preparation is also recommended so that all you have to do is throw something in the oven or pan. If you think that you will be eating out a lot in your last few days in the old city, choose healthily and wisely because whatever mode of transport you use to get around will take a lot of energy.
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7thLabeling, labeling, labeling.
It doesn’t matter if you’re shipping items, hiring moving companies, making family and friends sweaty, or moving Solo-Dolo – just be sure to label your stuff because oh my gosh just trust me. Here’s an expert tip: keep your articles private. Assign a number to each room in the new space and place this number on the outside of the box. Then write on a post-it note what kind of items are in the box (such as jewelry, hair items, etc.) and stick this post-it on one of the inner flaps. But time-honored traditions are still good, like writing “fragile” on the outside of a box with glass in it.
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8th.Do a ton of dance videos in your last few days.
Just do it. I did it and it was amazing. I started dancing and posting roles during COVID to keep in shape, but when I moved from my San Francisco apartment to my Los Angeles apartment, dancing meant so much to me in my place. It was only right to jam until the end. Even if you are not dancing, you will find something special to combine the last few days in your old apartment.
9.Travel wisely.
Plan out some of the travel options that are available to you. Is that moving from the east coast to the west coast? Maybe moving from the Midwest to the South. The miles of distance, as well as the climate and terrain between the locations, determine whether driving, flying or taking a train is best. Also, remember to bring water, snacks, juice, and anything else you may need as people need food. Some things are easy.
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10.Sleep!
That’s pretty self explanatory. Dude, you have to sleep, sleep well, and sleep comfortably. You need a clear head to make clear decisions. You need all of your available senses to function as best you can. You need your muscles to rest, stretch, and grow. You are asleep for all of the reasons people need sleep.
11thSay a little thank you along the way.
For everything that feels good, goes well, every time someone is nice to you … Just say a little thank you in your mind. This is a big deal. You are moving to a new city and it is an amazing journey. So be grateful for the experiences that life has given you. At this point you have already said goodbye to your old town, your family and friends living there and the barista in the local café. So it is only appropriate that on your hike you should spread a bit of gratitude for the ride itself.
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12thUse your setup strategy.
Once you get to the new location you will need to bring all of your belongings in so make sure you follow your numbering system so each box ends up in the correct room. Then get down to the thing you need to do that night. For me it’s the bed. I have to at least have my bed set up. Whatever it is, focus on this thing and focus until you finish. If you have a skilled person put the item together or take a break, use that time to look for food nearby or get recommendations as you will be hungry later.
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13thSee the city – love the city.
Sure, unpack your things and set up your space, but prioritize the time to explore the city because it is your new home. Don’t be so busy chasing down the packages that haven’t arrived or being pissed that it takes the Wi-Fi weeks to set up that you miss the big moment to finally say, “I got it Made it. ”Make a list and tick off the activities you need to do while there.
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