Sometimes something clicks in your head and you decide that you need a major life change. You might already know that you want to quit your job, go back to school, move to a new city, etc. However, most times you don’t have that much clarity and find yourself in a situation where you might be unable to move forward while another part of you is deeply contemplating other possibilities. So, if you are in that limbo moment, these are some signs that you should take that leap.

1) You can’t afford to stay where you are

Money and financial instability are some of the main reasons that people choose to move to a new place. If the stress of lack of finances is starting to get to you, maybe it is time to maybe downsize or move to a place that is within your budget.

2) FOMO/An Inner Calling

There is this voice in your head that wonders what you are missing out on because you have never moved anywhere before. Even if you try to push that curiosity out of your mind, sooner or later you will probably wish you had followed up on your wanderlust. I mean what can you really lose.

Along those same lines, have you ever felt like you wanted to go someplace? It might be a place that you have only heard of, but you are drawn there for personal reason. Well, trust your instincts and turn your dream into a reality.

3) Let your dreams lead you

Most people do things out of convenience and stability, however some people realize that they have put their passion on the back burner for too long and they have reached a point in their life where everything just feels like they are on autopilot. Moving to a new city will definitely provide new opportunities for people. Some people move to follow their dreams whatever industry they want to pursue, so why not let that be you?

4) The weather

The weather may seem like such a trivial reason to completely uproot your life, but it actually has a very strong impact on people’s health and emotion well-being. But, if you are completely fed-up, that could definitely be a reason to relocate.

5) Too many memories

Whether good or bad memories, sometimes moving on might be the best choice. Maybe you find yourself reliving awkward, sad or difficult moments too many times in just one day. You are constantly reminded of things that you don’t want to be reminded of and find yourself going out of your way to avoid certain places and people.

6) Family Ties

Family is another factor for moving, you either want to move closer or further away. Maybe you want to move closer to loved ones because you are missing them and you are at a stage in life where you need family support. Or maybe you feel the need to experience life on your own and venture out in the world. Family relationships play a very important role in the decision to relocate.

7) No reason to stay

There is genuinely nothing keeping you where you are, you don’t have any meaningful relationships, no significant work commitments or career prospects. If that is the case, maybe you should definitely consider moving.

8) Constant Complaining

If you are constantly complaining about everything from your neighbors to the traffic and you are always dissatisfied with everything in the place you are staying in at the moment, it is definitely time to leave.

9) Longing to Belong

You need to find a place where you fit in. If you feel like an outsider in the place that you are currently residing in, you should definitely consider relocating. The point is you definitely need to find a place better suite for your personality.

10) Goals have changed

You may have moved to where you are because of the goals that you had set when you originally decided to move there. It is possible that you might choose to relocate once those said goals have been attained. If you have a new set of goals for yourself, you definitely need to find a place that fits the new goals.

There are many signs and reasons why people choose to relocate whether negative or positive, but regardless of the reason, a move should be as stress less as possible. A major thing that people need to think about once they have decided to move is whether they are going to move themselves or get help from a professional moving company. While there are positives to both, in this situation where you have never left home before and you have that added stress, it would be more convenient to hire a moving company to get all your prized possessions from point A to point B, so that you don’t need to worry.

Joyce Laroche