My moving-out era

There are significant changes coming into my life.

I have recently matriculated high school and turned eighteen years old.

Soon, I will be starting university and moving out.

This will be the first time in my life living alone.

There are many worries that I have about these changes.

As much as I would like to transfer this scariness into excitement, I can’t help but feel anxious about some aspects.

There are so many uncertainties. These uncertainties are gnawing at my thoughts.

Not knowing whether or not I will cope with the new level of work is one of them.

I wouldn’t consider myself a terrible student. I do find myself struggling to gain motivation. This will be particularly troublesome when the assessments start piling up.

To cope with this, I plan on organizing my work on a calendar. As to visually keep track of upcoming dates.

Another frightening idea is expanding my social circle.

I will be moving to a new neighbourhood with plenty of new people to meet. I am quite the introvert, yet I know, it will get lonely if I don’t put myself out there.

I hope to find like-minded people that I find myself getting along with.

As I’m sure many other first-years may experience, the concept of moving out is really daunting.

The people I rely on have done a great deal for me, such as buying groceries and setting appointments with my doctors. Living with my parents has been quite carefree and for that I am eternally grateful for.

I can imagine myself forgetting essentials from time to time – hopefully, I don’t forget toilet paper.

There are also plenty of advantages that come with living alone.

I see it as a way to further my independence. I will only have myself to rely on. It will be a learning curve, an opportunity for growth.

Growth.

That is what I am most looking forward to.

The aforementioned worries will all lead to an abundance of growth. Each learning curve that I come by will better prepare me for the challenges life may have — inevitably making me a more well-rounded individual.

Despite being intimidated by certain things, I am looking forward to the future. I cannot wait to look back when it’s all over and realise, I was worrying for no reason.

Have a word of advice, or do you share some of these same worries? Comment below!