There is a psychology of living, which starts with a very simple question. Expats have asked themselves many times: where is my home? Where am I at home? The physical space of a home also reflects our mental space.
We have to make sure that we can enjoy the home we choose. We should listen to ourselves, and indulge our desires to make our space an happy place.
Think about when we are tired of our messy place. We start cleaning and tidying up. When this happens we are actually doing nothing more than trying to tidy ourselves up. Home is order, physical but also and especially inner order.
Finding our place in the world
For or those who travel and move, we have to understand what our needs are and we have to fit in a place that responds to our identity. And if you move with some frequency, how can you keep your identity firmly in relation to space?
First, you need open-mindedness. That attitude that allows us to connect with other cultures and realities. Also ayou have to amplify the mental space to better adapt with everyday life (and life in general).
It's not the physical space, it's not the walls; the key is to ask ourselves what we need to make the space around us fit our needs. And to make it our home again.
Leaving one's home can be difficult emotionally, and it is normal for our memories and emotions to be attached to places. Moving, in short, is a spatial disorientation and a great effort, not only physically, but above all emotionally.
So here some tips for getting in tune when entering a new space to live.
Recreate a familiar atmosphere
If necessary, decorate the room with inspiration from your previous home: this will help you to gradually adjust after the move. Sometimes it takes very little to recreate the atmosphere of the old home and to regain familiarity and warmth.
Create new positive memories
A good way to get used to your new home is to create new memories right away. For example, after the move you could organize a small party: nothing elaborate, even just a toast or pizza is enough. It is important to share the excitement of the new home together, exorcise negative feelings such as the fear of not feeling well in the new place. Don't think 'this isn't my house anyway. I don't furnish it and I don't care to make it my world' because the moment you experience it, for what little you experience it, it MUST be yours.
Get used to the new house little by little
Don't rush it. It can take weeks, even months, it's normal.Take it one step at a time, and don't overload your life with too many changes. Getting used to the new house can be a bit traumatic at first, but over time you will be able to feel the change more naturally. You will discover all benefits according to of the reasons you moved. It always starts in small steps and with the help of a Professional Organizer - perhaps expat like me :-) - you can have the right support. Your kitchen or bathroom may not be tailor-made for you, but when your things are in the right place, feeling at home is much easier.
