How to Make Your New Place Feel Like Home

Moving to a new place can be stressful - follow these tips to help you settle into your new community.

Woman moving into her new home

Moving is a struggle, whether it be to a new city, a new state, or even a new country. What’s most challenging is making your new place feel like home. To avoid culture shock, consider some of these tips to help you acclimate to your new home:


Make a comfortable living space:

Although a new house or apartment can be exciting, it won’t feel ‘homey’ as soon as you move in. This is a great opportunity to make it yours! Make sure to bring lots of pictures and mementos of your friends and family, so you can remember all of the people that love and care about you. Decorating can also make a new place feel lived-in, and it gives you an excuse to go out and explore what local stores have to offer.

Become a part of the neighborhood:

You are bound to meet someone new anywhere, whether it is sitting on your porch or walking around town. Head to places that you enjoy, like a bakery, gym or clothing boutique. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and feel more integrated into the community. Don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation with someone and ask what's the best spot around town. If you work remotely, find a coffee shop to work from and reach out to others you see are doing the same.

Volunteer:

Volunteering is a great way to find like-minded people. Finding something that interests you will lead you to people who not only share your interests but also want to help, creating a good environment for you to connect with people. In addition, volunteering is always a great way to help you save money, as it gives you a space to meet people without costing you anything!

Attend a city meeting:

Attending a city council meeting is the perfect way to learn a new perspective about the place you’re living, which is most likely unfamiliar to you. Here, you can learn about the happenings in your community and decide which area is a good place for you to get involved. You might find an area or a project that really needs your help, and this can lead to more networking opportunities.

Try a new class:

Have you ever been dying to take a cooking class or to learn how to kickbox? Now is the time to go for it! Since the people you meet will be taking the same classes as you, you have at least one thing in common. Having a routine of going to a class every week can also help you feel more in control and gives you something to look forward to.

Find Social Groups:

Many cities and neighborhoods have online groups you can join. Consider searching for your location’s Facebook group and reaching out to people to see if they’d like to get coffee sometime. You might also host a small get-together at your home to get to know your neighbors better. If you have a specific hobby, look for social groups related to that interest and ask if there are any members who live in your area!

The only person who can make all of these opportunities happen is you. Although it might seem intimidating to be in a new place, now is the time to set aside your fear and embrace all the changes that are happening. Hang in there, soon you will forget why you were worried in the first place!  

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