When my husband and I were first married, we moved to New York City. And I hated it.

I know to many people reading this, those words are some sort of sacrilege. After
all, New York is suppose to be this place where anything is possible!
At the time, it seemed so dirty and crowded and unsafe to me and all
I was craving was something familiar.

In the end, I fell in love with the city, but only after discovering a few little ways
to battle homesickness.

Shake off the worries and fears! It’s time to delve into your new space. Whether
that’s finding your way in a new city, or just exploring the
university library, approaching the unknown with a sense of wonder
and curiosity will make your new home feel less intimidating and more like an
adventure.

It’s amazing to me that even the most mundane things can become beautiful through a camera lens. Taking a camera with you also forces you to slow down
and look at the little things.

Whether this is a meditating in yoga class, or curled up with Netflix and a pint of
Haagen-dazs, make sure there is always some place you can go where you feel safe and happy. Whether you feel anxious or alone return to it mentally and let yourself be anchored by the space.

First thing in the morning and last thing at night think about 10 things your grateful
for. You might share these things with your partner, in prayer, or quietly to yourself, but you’ll be amazed how this little exercise will brighten your day.

One of the best things I’ve ever done to offer myself perspective is with a journal.
When I go back and look at turbulent times in my life I can see that the pain and helpless feeling I have experience are invariably resolved within just a few entries– even things that feel impossible. Journaling is not only cathartic, it is also way gives
you a way to look at your life with more objectivity.

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