// Things I Love Thursday v.224 (on a Monday!)
// Benefits of Moving to a New State
Do you know why people love to travel? Because it gives them a chance to see what else is out there. They get to reinvent themselves, however briefly, and discover new parts of themselves. It’s just that once the vacation is over, they go home, and the thoughts and feelings slowly begin to give way to the standard way of doing things.
But if you move somewhere new? That’s a different story. You can get all the benefits of traveling and so much more. In this post, we’ll look at some of the key advantages of packing up your belongings and launching yourself to a new state.
It’s an Adventure
When was the last time you went on a true adventure? When you were outside of your comfort zone and had to figure things out all over again? There’s a lot to be said for comfort, but every now and again, we need to jolt the system and remind ourselves that we’re still alive. By moving to a new state, you’ll be saying goodbye to things you know and opening yourself up to discover a new place on a deep level. And you won’t just be discovering a new place, either — you’ll also be discovering new sides of yourself.
It’s Easier than Ever
Moving to a new state can seem like a big thing, and it is, but it’s worth keeping in mind that it’s much easier to do this than it would have been in the past. Trying to move your life to a new state in 1850? Best of luck. Today, you can research places to live and find a job before you’ve even arrived in the state. Even the moving process, which could be extremely difficult in the past, is straightforward thanks to the many long distance moving companies in operation. With all the annoying tasks handled, you can get down to thinking about building a great new life for yourself.
You Can Meet New People
You never know which new person is going to change your life. The problem is that, when we stay in one place too long, we tend to avoid meeting new people. We’re happy with our current circle of friends. When you move to a new place, you’ll be forced to make new friends, and it’s impossible to say how they could influence your life. Think of all the good things that have come your way thanks to your current crop of friends. Now imagine the next life-changing friend waiting for you in your new state.
You Only Live Once
Finally, think about this: you only live once, so it’s worth taking chances from time to time. You would not regret taking the plunge and moving somewhere new, but you might regret it if you don’t seize the opportunity when it comes your way. It’s worth keeping in mind that if you really don’t like it, then you can always return to where you started, and you wouldn’t have lost anything. But we don’t think that’ll happen.