Beware the temptation to think that, by moving abroad, you will leave all your troubles behind you. More often than not, problems come from within - and you might as well recognize now that, as long as you are there, they will be too.
Therefore, it is best to focus on the positives. Think about what you are going to gain rather what you are going to escape from. For example:
Did my decision to move to Madrid come from that moment I found myself standing on the platform of a South London station on a rainy Monday morning, feeling wretched, out of control, burdened with worries and desperate to run screaming for the hills?
Or did it come from that moment the previous afternoon in Madrid, a glass of rioja in my hand and a plate of quite possibly the best Jamon Iberico in the world in front of me? I choose jamon. I ALWAYS choose jamon.
So, before you spend too much time glowering around you and thinking: “I can’t wait to get away from all this”, take a moment and write a list of 5 things you want to achieve from living abroad, for example:
- Learn a new language
- Experience different cultures
- Meet different people
- Face new challenges
- Spend more time skiing/sunbathing/hiking/surfing
Take some time over it and really get to the bottom of why it is you want to go. If you identify your expectations now, it will be a lot easier for you to meet them when you’re there.
Written by: Katie
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