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10 Ways Moving Out in Your 20s Shapes Your Mindset

Moving Out Of Your Hometown In Your 20s Shapes Your Mindset

Have you ever wondered how moving out of your hometown in your 20s could completely change your perspective on life? For many, it’s one of the most defining decisions they make, and it can open doors to growth and opportunities that might never have been available otherwise.

Looking back, one of the best decisions I made in my 20s was moving out of my hometown. It helped me expand my worldview, introduced me to new cultures, and pushed me out of my comfort zone. I want to share why I believe everyone in their 20s should experience living in a new place.

Whether you’re considering a move or already have, here are 10 reasons why moving out of your hometown can shape your mindset for the better.

My Journey: Moving Out of My Hometown

Growing up in a small town in England, my life followed a predictable routine—school, home, and the occasional holiday in Wales. My family didn’t travel abroad much, and for most of my early years, I didn’t experience much outside my hometown.

While life was comfortable, I often felt like I was living in a bubble. Something inside me yearned for more—a desire to break out and explore. Moving away to university became my first step toward this, and it opened my eyes to the world beyond my hometown. I met people from all over the UK and abroad, and my independence grew significantly during this time.

Once university ended, most of my friends returned to their hometowns. I didn’t. With my childhood room now occupied by my younger brother, I found myself without a place to return to. It was scary, but looking back, it was one of the best outcomes I could have hoped for.

In my 20s, I travelled all over the UK, living in cities like Reading, Newcastle, and Manchester. These experiences allowed me to start my global travels and shaped the person I am today.

10 Reasons Why Moving Out of Your Hometown in Your 20s Shapes Your Mindset

If you’re debating whether or not to take that step and move out of your hometown, here are 10 reasons why it could be the best decision of your life.

1. You’ll Discover Everyone is the Same at Heart

Staying in your hometown can create an “us versus them” mentality, leading to prejudices or assumptions about others. Moving out exposes you to different people and cultures, and you’ll quickly realize that despite our differences, we all want the same things—love, security, and happiness. Meeting new people expands your understanding and empathy.

2. You Become Independent

There’s nothing like moving out to push you toward independence. When you’re no longer under the safety net of home, you’ll learn to cook, clean, and pay bills all on your own. Taking control of your life is empowering and forces you to become responsible for your own success.

3. You Expand Your Comfort Zone

Moving out means leaving behind the routines and comforts you’ve known for years. While it may feel daunting at first, you’ll soon find yourself thriving in new environments. Expanding your comfort zone is critical for personal growth, and staying in your hometown may keep you stagnant.

4. Problem-Solving Becomes Second Nature

When you move out, you’re bound to face new challenges. From finding a place to live to navigating unfamiliar environments, you’ll develop a knack for problem-solving. Over time, you’ll gain confidence in your ability to overcome obstacles and adapt to change.

5. You Learn More About the World Around You

Living in different places expands your knowledge, not just about the world but about yourself. You’ll discover new cultures, customs, and perspectives, which helps break you out of the limited mindset that may form when you stay in one place for too long.

6. You Build a Broader Network

Moving out introduces you to new people, both personally and professionally. New friends, relationships, and business contacts can significantly impact your life, sometimes in ways you never expected. My life would have been very different if I hadn’t met the friends, mentors, and partners I encountered while living away from home.

7. Facing Your Fears Becomes Routine

When you’re outside your comfort zone, you’re constantly faced with new challenges that force you to overcome fears. Whether it’s meeting new people or adapting to a different environment, moving out teaches you that fear is just an obstacle waiting to be conquered.

8. You Appreciate Loved Ones More

Distance truly does make the heart grow fonder. When you move out, you may find yourself appreciating the relationships you’ve left behind. The time spent with family and old friends becomes more meaningful when you’re not around them all the time.

9. You’ll Learn New Skills

Whether it’s mastering budgeting, learning to negotiate, or figuring out how to take care of yourself, moving out pushes you to develop skills you wouldn’t have needed in the comfort of your hometown. These skills will serve you well throughout your life.

10. You’ll Find Out Who You Truly Are

When you move out of your hometown, you’re forced to rely on yourself. This independence gives you the space to discover who you are, what you want, and what kind of life you want to lead. You’re no longer defined by your environment—you’re free to create the life you want.

Taking the Leap

Moving out of your hometown is more than just changing your address—it’s about challenging yourself, growing as an individual, and expanding your view of the world. Whether you’re in your 20s or beyond, it’s never too late to take that step.

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How The Stories We Tell Ourselves Can Make Or Break us

We All Have A Story

Everyone reading this will have a story of their life. Everyone you know will have a story of you. No two stories are the same and the story you tell about yourself is interpreted on your opinion of how the events of your life have unfolded.

Life events can definitely shape our story but also other people can definitely shape the person we are today. Within anyone’s story, when they tell themself they’re a terrible communicator or says no to challenges.

Where did that come from? Is it really who you are or is it a habit that’s learnt?

I believe it’s learnt from the story others have told us about who we are and what stories we have told ourselves that have become our reality. Of course, when it comes to communication there are personalities who are well suited to talking in large crowds or to strangers.

But speaking as an introvert whose story was that I am a terrible communicator who dreaded any public speaking role. This story was a lie, a story that was created in my childhood. Luckily I learned I was a good communicator by learning the skill through coaching and face to face sales and came to enjoy speaking at large events. This goes to show that the story we tell ourselves are not always what they seem and like any story you change to be whatever you wish it to be.

What’s Your Story?

The question you have to ask yourself is. What’s my story?

Is your story creating you happiness, wealth & purpose or is it making you give in to fear, debt or comfortability?

Only you will know the answer but analysing your story will help to see the lies and where they come from. Are they your thoughts or somebody else’s?

Too many of us, myself included have thoughts of what we think we are that have come from somebody else’s mind. Not only harm our progression but also our wellbeing.

It came to my attention in adulthood that I struggled with self-belief. I always believed someone else was more deserving because my effort wasn’t good enough when in reality it was. My story was that I had to be the best or I’m not good enough and constantly downplayed my success. I’m not sure where this story came from but it affected me from achieving my best but also my well-being.

When you lack self-belief happiness is a commodity.

But when I analysed my story and lies I have told myself. I came to realise that I am enough and I have a victory list of accomplishments that I came to be proud of. This has allowed me to change my story.

So what’s stories are holding you back? Take 10 minutes to write down stories that harm your health, wealth, wellbeing & happiness.

What Stories Can Hold Us Back

Creating a false reality
Worse case scenarios predictions that stop them from moving forward
Thinking small
Stories that are forced upon us

How We Can Tell New Stories

If you’re living a life that’s not bringing you health, wealth, wellbeing & happiness. It’s time to make a change. The best way to do it is to question the thoughts and habits that you keep.

For example, when it came to food. I used to have stories of I had to eat everything on my plate, all meat is good for you for protein and being a vegan is unhealthy and weird.

These stories I was told was not helping me have great health. I ate too many calories compared to my lifestyle, I ate too much meat that gave me high cholesterol and exploring different food lifestyles didn’t give me a bigger picture of how I could eat healthy as well enjoying a vegan diet.

The new stories we create don’t have to be the same but they have to help you in areas of health, wealth, wellbeing & happiness. Doing your own research from credible people and research from a wide range of viewpoints can help you shape the life you want. For the four areas, we have discussed I have a mentor as well as keep up to date in how I could improve my story further. The trick is to always keep an open mind on how to constantly improve your story. This will help create a life you truly can be proud of.

Don’t Worry What Others Think

My stories are definitely different to when I was 18 and are looked at like I’m sought of an alien from family members but the difference is that I am evolving the story that helps me and they’re living the same story they were told what life was.

If this resonates somewhere with you please tell me in the comments after reading this article because I think it’s time to create a new story for you.

Make Sure You Keep The Good Stories

To create a life you want. Making new stories that benefit you is inevitable. But that doesn’t mean eliminating all your stories of who you are. I’m sure in everyone there I amazing stories you live by and help you in your life. For me, it was the story of helping others less fortunate. Whether that be in a charitable sense or just helping people who need it. Another story I hold dealy I can achieve anything I set my mind to. This has led me to perceive and show determination in everything I set my mind to.

These are my stories but great stories that you have created or have been influenced by? When you’re reviewing your own stories make sure to write all the good stories you have that fuel you in life. Alongside who taught you. This will show you the great influencers of your life and how best to use them going forward.

To finish off. Always remember nothing is fixed in life, it’s changeable. There are people all over the world maybe even someone you know. Who is living a life of health, wealth, wellbeing & happiness. If they can do it, you can do it.

I have faith in you and you have faith in yourself.

I challenge you to go create the amazing stories you always wanted to create today!

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