Moving to a new city is one of life's biggest transitions. It's filled with excitement, uncertainty, and the promise of new beginnings.
This template helps you capture your state of mind during this transition, including what you're leaving behind and what you hope to find.
When you read this letter from your new city, settled and established, you'll treasure the reminder of who you were at the start of this adventure.
Guiding Questions
- 1.Why are you making this move?
- 2.What are you most excited about in your new city?
- 3.What will you miss about where you're leaving?
- 4.What do you hope to discover or become in this new place?
- 5.What are your first impressions of your new home?
Sample Opening
"Dear Future Me, I'm writing during one of the biggest changes of my life - moving to [city]..."
How to Use This Template
Write during the transition
Capture your feelings while they're still raw.
Honor what you're leaving
Acknowledge the people, places, and routines you'll miss.
Express your hopes
Write about what you want this move to bring.
Note first impressions
Your early observations will be precious later.
Schedule for 1 year
See how settled you've become in your new home.