Note: I wrote this article when I was in Bacolod City to work in one of the BPO companies there, really far from my howmetown in Dumaguete City and very far from my family. This article was published when I was still a regular writer for EMME MAGAZINE, a magazine based in Japan.
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Ready to hop in to your new chapter as living independently? Here are some bonus tips to keep in mind before you bid goodbye from your original home.
Someone once told me that a person's character can grow over the test of time when he is far from his family, and thus when he live away from his comfort zone. In a personal note, I can attest to this as a fact.
When I first heard of a job opportunity away from home, I was thrilled and excited. I looked beyond and smiled knowing that it's gonna be an adventure and challenging experience knowing the fact that I'll get to live alone and yes, away from my comfort zone.
Whether you are going to study away from your home, you are destined to work at another state, you're a bachelor and you decide to live alone, or whatever the reason may be, here's some tips you MUST bear in mind before you pack your things and move to your new place.
1. Plan the day ahead.
It is important to lay down your plans before the day you transfer. Have a list of the things you'll need the most. Remember that it's gonna be tough to be away from your comfort one, hence you'll be needing a lot of strength to overcome some hurdles. Having a list of the DO's and DON'Ts is a plus for a successful living.
Make sure everything's ready before you move. Pack your things carefully and seek some help when you transport your stuff. Sometimes too much excitement leads you to oversee what's needed to be done. Just relax, act on your own pace, and free yourself from any anxieties. Remember, this is a new chapter if your life, thus you need to be wise enough to plan the day ahead.
2. Familiarize your new home.
Over a period of years, or maybe your lifetime, you will have to stay at this new place. For this reason, it's important to be familiar with your neighborhood. It's not really a must to meet all your neighbors but having a good relationship with your neighbors or to the residents next to your door is a plus.
Check out the landmarks near your place. Also be familiarize with the numbers and the authorities to call in cases of emergencies.
3. Be thrifty.
As a rookie on living by yourself, be mindful on your finances. Classify what your needs are from your wants. Learn to make your needs a priority. This includes your rent, transportation, and most of all, food.
Ready to make the move?
