How I did it: I've done this several times. Changed job to a completely new town hundreds of miles away, with no idea where I've moved to and no friends or family links to the new area. Moving house can be seen as a stressful time, or an opportunity to shed dead wood and reshape your living environment. Socially it can be seen in the same way -- but a little bit of effort and enthusiasm leads to a whole new life.

Lessons & tips: Have a car with a big boot. Be fearless. Decide whether you either have it or need it -- and if it's not the second of the two, get rid of it. Maintain contacts in the place you used to live -- it's always good to be back home again.

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Dec 13, 2009, 01:11AM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer