Shifting can be chaotic and bring about many changes. As a family, you need to be prepared for everything. The change becomes all the more significant when you move into a small town after living in a big city. The two places have very different vibes and if you don’t prepare well, you may find the change difficult. Here are some handy tips to help you settle in faster and more smoothly.
Moving to a small town from a big city – the DOs
- Do your research:
Before you move, do ample research about the place. Look for schools where you can enrol your kids. Look for houses near malls, markets, etc. Also, find out more about the socio-cultural background of the place. Doing so will help you to be mentally prepared and make your moving easier.
- Find a good neighbourhood:
Depending on where you are going, zero in on a good neighbourhood to live in. Look for a housing society where like-minded people may live. Else, look for a house that is closer to the city centre and is accessible by public transport.
- Attempt to gel in:
When you move to a new place, do not consider yourself to be superior to the locals, just because you used to live in a big city. Make a genuine attempt to mix in with the local people. Be respectful; towards their costumes and traditions and be welcoming towards your neighbours too. When you make new friends and develop a support system, it becomes easier for you to live in a new place and call it home.
Moving to a small town from a big city – the DON’Ts
- Don’t keep comparing:
Avoid the mistake of comparing the small town to the big city you lived in. This is a major mistake that many people make. If you keep comparing and try to look for the things that were there in the big city, you will keep getting disappointed and lose interest in the place you have to live for the next few years.
- Don’t wait to get back:
You may be temporarily living in the small town and eventually will go back to the big city where you belong. Do not wait to go back. If you do so, a sense of desperation will crawl in and you will get restless and not enjoy your stay at all. Rather, enjoy the time you have in the small town and make some unique memories that would last you a lifetime.
- Don’t forget your goals:
And last but not the least, do not forget your life goals. If you have specific targets you have set for yourself, work towards them. Whether you enjoy living in the town or the city, do not let your emotions interfere with your goals. Focus on the job you have, rather than lamenting about your place of residence.
Keep these tips in mind and your transition from a big city to a small town will become a lot easier to handle.
