7 Reasons Why You Should Move Out Of Your Hometown At Least Once In Your Life

Aren't you curious?

Don't you want to see this world?

Aren't you bored of repeating things again and again, a million times: Eating at the same restaurants, spending time with the same people and chilling in the exact same manner?

Don't you want to meet new people and explore endless opportunities?

If you answered a 'yes' to all these questions then you are at the right place. Because if the thought of moving out of your hometown is on your mind then by the time you are done reading this, you will be convinced.

Also, the point is to not move away from your hometown forever. But it's essential to move out of your hometown at least once. Here's why.

1. You will learn what it means to be truly independent.

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Do you know how liberating it is to not rely on someone or look for assistance for every little thing? You'll figure out how to cure yourself of an illness or what to do when the air-conditioner stops working. I felt so good when I learnt how to cook and knowing that I will never sleep on an empty stomach was so refreshing. All this leads to one thing for sure: you begin to trust your own self. And if that's not a win then I don't know what is.

2. You will get a chance to see the world.

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There is so much the world has to offer than the place you were born in. If you get the chance to live in a brand new city, please take it. You will appreciate diversity and all the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities will make you feel wholesome and enriched.

3. You will meet new people who will change your life in the most amazing and not-so-amazing ways.

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While family and childhood friends will remain etched in your heart and life forever, once you move out, you will form so many friendships and even fall in love. It's worth opening your heart to these experiences because you will learn from those who did right by you and even those who didn't. All these instances contribute to your maturity and perspective.

4. You will appreciate people who are different from you.

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One of the most important things you will learn once you move out of home town is to appreciate and love people who don't come from the same place as you do. You will interact with people who see life differently than you do, some people will know more than you and some people would have way different experiences than you do. And all that will shape you in more ways you can imagine. All their stories will translate wonderfully in your work or push you harder to achieve what you want to.

5. You will learn to live with insecurities.

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When you move out of your home town, there will be a lot of times when you will feel insecure. Don't be surprised if you feel insecure about something or the other every single day. It could be about how you are barely managing to pay rent, how your colleagues are killing it at work or if someone seems to be handling things better than you. But the beauty in feeling this way is that you will be motivated to be better and accomplish something new, every single day. And that's really a life worth living.

6. You will become closer to your family.

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After all, distance does make the heart grow fonder. You will appreciate your family way more, you'll understand how they have groomed and shaped you to be able to survive when you move out of their protection. You will love them a lot more when you realise all the sacrifices your family made to give you this choice of moving away. When you realise these things, and you donĄ¯t see them as often, you make it a point to call them, see them, and get closer to them. It just happens.

7. You can start completely fresh.

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One of the best things about moving away is the chance of being whoever you are in a strange land where no one knows your name. You can build a new life for yourself from scratch, a life where none of your past mistakes or experiences will define you. You will get the chance to make new friends, fall in love, make amazing memories and the lust of constant adventures will lure you in, something that can never happen at home.