Monday, July 12, 2010

Stress of Moving To a New City

Guest blog post from Taylor Jobe
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Moving can be a stressful time in anyone's life. Packing up all the things you own can be a challenge, especially if you only have a few days to move. Once you are packed and moved in, usually more uncertainty sets in about your new area. If you moved across the country then you will be left without your favorite restaurants, the best place to get a cup of coffee, and may or may not know many people.
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Moving to a new city does not have to be as scary as it sounds, and many times it can be quite an adventure. The best way to get acclimated to a new city is to start meeting new people as soon as you move in. Find a club that you are interested in, take a class at night, or just talk to a friendly looking person down at the coffee shop. By meeting new people you will be exposed to many new features of your city that may have taken you years to find.
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Another way to put your mind at ease about moving to a new city is by securing your new home or apartment. After moving from my small town I signed up for an adt security alarm to make sure that my apartment was always taken care of. Many people do not like the feelings of uneasiness that come with moving to a new city. If you take it one day at a time you will adjust to your new location in no time.

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