Cheers to making your dreams come true!
Exactly four years ago, I moved to the city of Angels. With my best friend, a car full of clothes, and a few snacks, we left the snowy state of Michigan and drove through the country to Los Angeles.
Life has been a crazy rollercoaster and for some reason, I feel more at peace than I ever have before. Can you imagine a life of balance, peace and serenity? A life where you know with full certainty that you’re walking on the right path and that everything around you is happening for you?
I never believed this could happen to me, until it did.
And I haven’t looked back since.
Moving is adrenaline-inducing, exciting, scary, and a hell of a ride. It’s worrisome and fearful because you don’t know what you’re getting yourself into. Trust me, I’ve been there. I’ve done that. What I can tell you after four years of living my dream life, is that there is no better bet in life that you’ll make than betting on yourself.
Bet on yourself.
Whatever your dream is, whatever you’ve wanted to do and whatever you’re scared of the most – just do it. I know it may seem crazy to think you could actually pull it off, but what if I told you that you actually can? We’ve been living a life full of constraints thinking that our dreams are just that, dreams.
So make your dreams a reality. Here’s how I did it!
1. Set a Date:
Setting a date can be the difference between wishing for something to happen and actually working to make it happen. By setting a date, you’ll allow yourself the freedom to create a plan you can act on. Once you set a date, stick to it. Tell your friends, tell your job, and plan accordingly.
2. Build a Support System:
Before you move, join your school’s alumni groups or industry-specific Facebook groups. Reach out to individuals you have a connection with on LinkedIn or email and introduce yourself. Living in LA can be incredibly daunting and lonely. Having a support system helps. Trust me.
3. Plan your Route:
This is your time to live! What other time in your life have you gone on a giant adventure? What other time have you just dropped everything to make your dreams come true? That’s right. Never! Plan your route and have fun. Get your friends together and explore everything you’ve ever wanted to. Trust me, you’ll cherish the memories for a lifetime.
4. Get Help:
If you’re like me, you hate asking for help because you’re an independent woman who doesn’t need anyone. Well, reality check. We do need help and that’s okay! When I moved, I wish I had the chance to work with Best West Moving. The Los Angeles Safe Movers make moving experiences incredibly easy and help you avoid the many (I mean, many!) breakdowns and cry sessions you will ultimately have. Have you checked out LA traffic?
Called the best of the Best of the West for a reason, Best West provides you with checklists, boxes, pads and packing help so you can focus on what you need to do to begin the next phase of life. With experienced professionals, you’ll always be in good hands. Don’t believe me? Just look at their reviews.
5. Move into Temporary Housing First:
Believe it or not, Los Angeles isn’t just one city. LA is actually a cosmopolitan of lots of cities, communities and neighborhoods that spread well over 50 miles. This also means that you likely won’t have experienced all of it before you come and may not know what area you resonate the most with.
By finding temporary housing first, you’ll have flexibility in your lease while you explore different areas. Then, when you’re ready to secure a home, you can do so with confidence.
6. Put Yourself Out There:
No, not like that… well, unless you want to. 😉 Moving is special, unique and fun. Enjoy this part of your life and put yourself out there. We’re creatures of habits, but that doesn’t mean we can’t put ourselves out there. And in LA, you’re in the best possible space! Join a hiking group, go to a wine tour, visit local museums. Just do something!
7. Take Inventory:
When I first moved to LA, I moved three times within the first three months. It was exhausting. I first moved in with a partner, then with a graphic design couple I met online, and ultimately a college friend. It was exhausting to unpack and re-pack my belongings, especially because I brought everything I owned. Try to be organized and keep a list of everything you own and the things you may never unpack because you just don’t need them. If you can, try to sell things you may not need or donate them as you make your way through the city. You’ll be surprised!
You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. You don’t have to have a perfect strategy or a perfect way to success. All you need is a little faith and the ability to take the first step. Good luck!
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