Settling In

It’s been about 3 months now in a new place. I feel much more ‘settled in’ but also realize that there’s more to come.

How does one approach this next phase in a new place?

1)      Maintain curiosity: surprises will still keep coming your way. Maintain curiosity - or a student’s mindset.

2)      Prioritize: not everything can be done. Rather the complete number of things to be done can feel overwhelming.  Prioritize heavily – focusing only those few critical things that you really need to focus on.

3)      Live life/Have fun: while focusing on ‘settling down’ don’t forget to have fun. Go out for a walk, explore new dinner places, party a bit, go to social gatherings, watch movies, dance, listen to music – and list goes on. J

4)      Know objectives and boundary conditions: There are a number of decisions and choices you need to make.  You need to know what objectives you are choosing and what you aren’t; and what are boundary conditions. That will keep you on track.

 
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Sourav