The toughest part of moving comes after you unpack the last box. That’s when reality sets in and you realize, “This is home now.” It hits you that you need to start over and build up a new community from…
Making Friends
Whether you’re starting your first day of work or you’re scanning the lunchroom on your first day of school, a few simple confidence boosters can go a long way. You’ll make a good first impression by focusing on your body…
Sometimes all we need is an excuse to do the things we really want to do. Random Acts of Kindness Week is the perfect time to go out of your way to be nice to strangers. Use this as an…
Learning to make small talk isn’t about preparing for the dreaded cocktail party. Small talk will be your lifeline when you move to a different city. Click To Tweet You’ll need to rebuild your social network from scratch and this…
I remember when the evil Harbucks landed in South Park. It made me feel guilty. I like my tall cappuccino from Harbucks. Then it hit me. It’s okay to shop big business. In fact, there’s a reason they’ve gotten so…
Research shows that helping others will make you happy. Be selfish. Give yourself some happiness during the holiday season. Click To Tweet Goodness knows we all need it. But, wait. There’s more! The added benefit of doing community service after…
The U.S. Census doesn’t put love on its “Reasons for Moving” chart, but it should. So many of us move for love – to be near our girlfriend, fiancé, spouse, or family. Emma fell deeply and madly in love with three…
You’re new in town and it’s been a while since you’ve needed to impress anyone. Well, since you’re starting over, it’s time to brush off those social skills. Listen to your mother’s advice: You only get one chance to make…
Amanda is no stranger to starting over. She’s lived internationally and throughout the U.S. With each sequential move, she learns more about how to meet people and make friends. It can be difficult to make friends when you’re single in…
My Facebook feed is filled with happy back-to-school photos. Smiling kids looking their finest in clean sneakers and snazzy outfits. If only the photos came with audio. “Come on, kids. Just one quick picture.” “How are you not ready yet?!”…