Between the anxiety of the practical part of the move, the excitement of the new beginning and the sadness of separation, you are faced with a jumble of emotions. However, when you’re alone in this transit, it’s easy to feel isolated and out of place. So, making friends in this new place seems like the only solution that can make the transition easier and smoother. Of course, finding friends is already difficult, especially when you are called to do it in a new place.

On the other hand, nothing comes easily, so make the decision to step out of your comfort zone, meet, get to know and interact with new people! So if you’ve recently moved to a new place, the tips below will help you make friends and create a whole new circle of people and memories.

Make a routine

When you’re going through a transition period and feeling overwhelmed, your daily routine can save you. This can be a sweet from the neighborhood bakery every Sunday, a walk in the park with your pet on the weekends, or anything else. Developing a routine will get you out of the house faster than your social life can, which will help you feel “own” in your new neighborhood. You may even gain more confidence to introduce yourself to those who may share a similar routine. Besides, you have nothing to lose by being friendly.

Start hobbies, activities or classes

Sport, physical activity and lessons, whether it’s a language or a skill/art, are a great way to meet people who share common interests and concerns. Think about what interests you, what you want to improve your skills in or what new hobby will accompany your new life and register. It is certain that you will meet a lot of people in this area and as long as there is a common ground between you, you will avoid the awkwardness of your first dates.

Join local Facebook groups

Social media is a very important factor in this case. Start typing in the search the name of your area and then, in addition to people, you can also discover places that you can visit. Find the hangouts frequented by people of your age, a book club or a museum that interests you and start exploring up close.

Accept the invitations

As you begin to move around in your new area, keep the hesitations and excuses at bay when someone suggests going out or invites you somewhere (and they mean well). Leave yourself open to new acquaintances, even if you go somewhere that doesn’t excite you, see it as a potential opportunity to make friends. A sports match, the opening of a new store, a concert of an artist, even if all these seem boring to you, dare them and they will benefit you.

Be honest and patient

Building a new life takes time and along the way there will be many ups and downs that may make you give up trying to socialize. But friends play an important role in our lives and isolation is the worst thing you can do to yourself. Give it time and without pressure the right moment will come to get the company you want. Don’t be afraid to be honest with others and share the difficulties of this big change with your new acquaintances.