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Relocation Strategies 101 - MOST PROBABLY to Trying New Things
The ability to most probably and optimistic about trying new things is essential to successfully transitioning to a fresh culture.

You may end up someplace with very different resources, and activities. The more open you are to taking advantage of the new resources, or even to approaching things in a fresh way, the happier you will be.

For example, if you live in a big city with plenty of public transportation, and you move to a suburb where you rely on a car, you are going to need to adjust to driving everywhere you go. Conversely, if you depend on your car, and find yourself in a bustling metropolis, you'll have to adjust to going for a bus or train instead. On the bright side, don’t worry about parking, gas fees, and tickets!

If you are a gym fanatic, and accustomed to going several times a week to the area just outside, and now the closest gym is several towns away, it can be an activity you need to change. Think about finding exercise elsewhere? Perhaps there's a nature trail by your home to help you hike, or, maybe the restaurant that's a mile down the road offers you a chance to walk backwards and forwards once a day.

You might not have considered yourself a "joiner", but when you move someplace new, it's often helpful, if not necessary, to make friendships, to join at the very least several local organizations. Look for a Chamber of Commerce or a charity that's of interest, and go to the next few meetings. Joining a volunteer organization is another excellent resource. You can find out about, and help, the local community, while meeting new people. I simply can't stress enough that joining local organizations and charity is key to your transition success!

Trying new activities can be something that can make your life much more satisfying following a relocation. And, when I say new activities, they could be things you've never thought of doing before. Here's a good example. When I went to live with a bunch family in France, I had visions in my own head of some trendy family, with cool fashion sense, a neat house, perhaps a dog, and eating awesome French food. So, I was shocked when my host mom drove up to leading of her house and I came across myself living on a farm in Normandie. Me, a New York City gal, on a farm! They took me out back, suited me up in a few boots, and I milked my first cow. I loved it! Then, I found myself with a pet cow for the summer, Amazonie, who would follow me around as an overgrown puppy and lick me every chance she got. Ever since then, I visit as much cows as I will get, and I've met many wonderful people by talking to them about their cows. I possibly could have kicked and screamed and resisted, but by being open to an activity I would never have done in NEW YORK, I gained a new interest, had fun, and also got treated to secret strawberry milkshakes with two of my host sisters!

Being open to friendships with very different people is also necessary to your culture transition success. Though we typically yearn for exact replicas of friends back home, it's unlikely we'll find these duplicates whenever we move. It is beneficial to have several friends from the same country or city as you, they are the people that may understand best what you're going right through. However, these are also the people probably to leave and relocate again. So, you want to make sure that you open your arms to acquiring buddies from your host city or country. In the event that you look past your different backgrounds, you can begin to spotlight the things you have in common; perhaps loving similar foods or activities, and you may create the foundation for a fresh friendship around these common points.

Wherever it really is you move, there's bound to be many differences. In NY, we tend to socialize in bars, restaurants, and clubs. In other, more rural areas, socializing will revolve around the home. So, the more it is possible to welcome local customs, and become open to trying new things, the simpler you'll make your transition.

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