buy a mug at your favorite local café and take it with you

Before I moved from Cambridge to New York (like 9 years ago??) I bought a mug at my favorite local café. I literally still use it for my coffee every morning, even though the café has closed down. Not such a definitive ritual, but I like the idea of taking something symbolic with you and incorporating it into the simple but consistent rituals of your new life. If you’re not a coffee person there are probably other versions of this!!!

Also as soon as you get to the new place, figuring out your favorite little spots? Like places to walk, places to buy a bagel, etc? Making small connections in a new neighborhood is really important for me, and so is knowing what outside spaces feel good.

Good luck!!!