Another drizzly day arrives and you are thinking about how much more extraordinary life would be if you were in a sunny climate. Nothing too hot, of course, but definitely more temperate and dry than where you are.
Daydreaming about jetting off isn’t uncommon, but the daydream doesn’t last forever, many people slowly sink back into regular life when you land for a few days and think nothing more of it.
But for others, it sparks a fire that can’t be quelled. The urge becomes overwhelming to leave. To pack up and head somewhere new; moving to somewhere with a new language, new streets to roam, and unique delicacies.
Leaving things behind can give you a fresh start in a way that many people wish for, and when it comes down to it, it doesn’t have to be as expensive as many people think.
Organisation and planning will save you money – and see you leave with just a few possessions ready for your new beginning. Ahead of booking your local removalists, there are a few things you need to consider.
Time
Everyone is waiting for the right time to do something when the truth is there isn’t usually a right time to do anything. If you wait for your children to finish school or other people to finish what they are doing, you put your dreams on the backburner.
Most often, even though it is a cliche – the time really is now.
Save
If you are lucky enough to have savings put by then you are already ahead of where most people start their journey. If you don’t have savings – it isn’t impossible to move; you just need to be more organised.
Selling the things you don’t need anymore is one of the best ways to start making cash. Clothing, electricals (if you are moving countries then sell your electricals apart from any used for work), furniture. It will be harder to find things that make the grade in the end.
Savings will help secure a new home and get you a few small items for the new house and cover any legal fees or paperwork fees.
Best Local
Find the best local – everything. It will take a while for you to get used to the area, and if you have moved countries, you’ll have the added adjustment of learning a language. It might take a while, but once you find the best local groceries, take out, restaurants and medical places, you’ll start to feel right at home.
Friends and family
Even if you are only moving a few cities over, it can be a big move to say goodbye to your support network. In many aspects, this can help us grow and find new people. It is not uncommon to want to travel back to your home city a lot, but for settling, ask them to come to you for a while – so you can show them around!
Moving can be stressful, but it can also be one of the best things that you do in your life. It brings new experiences and people into your life – which is perfect for personal growth.
Are you still torn? Check out Moving or Improving to help you make the decision.