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how to deal with anxiety surrounding moving out

So as you might have guessed from the title I'm moving out very soon. I have only ever lived in one place and to now move somewhere a few hours away from home for a year is very anxiety enducing to me. I've compliled a list of things that help me deal with it, maybe it can help someone else who is in a similar situation deal with these things too

Find out more about the town/city you'll live in

One of the things that helped me the most was researching about the place that's soon going to be my home. With that I mean look at the town via google maps, find out as much via google as possible ... Maybe there is an interesting sounding coffee shop nearby that I would want to check out. Further, knowing practical things like how the public transport there works and where the bus/train stations are located give me security and I feel more prepared and not as lost. 

Write a packing list

This is pretty self explanitory but writing a list of the things you want/need to bring is important and can soothe your anxiety about forgetting something important. Also be sure to pack ahead and not last minute.

Bring something comforting and familiar with you

'This might sound childish but I'll be bringing a stuffed animal that I've had since I was very little and physical photos of my friends to hang on the wall just to make my room there more homey and comfortable.

Plan things to do when you're there

Yes, it's not a holiday, but it's a new environment and it can be really fun to do things there and explore the new place. I'm moving to a small town so there is not much to do, but I plan on checking out the local library and an art supply shop. 

Stay safe and remember that an end also means a new beginning

 

I hope you're all doing well (leave me a comment)
hugs,
Pluto
 


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