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4 Ways to Be Positive When You're On Your Own for the First Time 

Moving out or going to college is such an exciting time in your life. Here you are, finally out in the world and on your own. You're responsible for yourself in a way you have never been before. What an opportunity to shine! Or is it?

In truth, this can seem kind of daunting. You might feel a little bit adrift, weighed down by the sudden responsibility of what it means to make your own decisions. Keeping a positive attitude is crucial in this time because it's this attitude that will help you to meet challenges and will steer you toward success.

What helps you stay upbeat when frankly, sometimes you don't have a clue what you're doing, and adulting seems hard?

Set Goals
We tend to feel most at sea when we're spending our time reacting to what goes on around us and not acting instead to get where we want to go. Ask yourself what you want this new life of yours to look like? Create goals that reflect this vision. These can include everything from how you want to continue learning or what career goals you have to what kind of home you're trying to create and what you want to do with your free time. Having a purpose and direction feels good, but the best part of this is having things to look forward to. Imagine your life once those goals are reached!

Track Your Moods
We all have down days. The key here is to not let them get the upper hand. If things are rough, give yourself a set time to feel sorry for yourself or be upset. When the time is up, though, you need to change direction. You should have a pretty good idea of what usually puts you in a more positive frame of mind. Do one of those things now that you really enjoy doing.

Try New Things
Living on your own gives you a lot of opportunities to do things for the first time. When you're constantly challenging yourself, you'll find you feel a lot more positive than when you allow yourself to get stuck in a rut. So, if you don't cook much, now is the perfect time to try a new recipe. Sample hobbies, go someplace new you've never been before. 

See the Future
These first steps won't dictate the rest of your life. The first place you move very likely won't be the last place you live. College ends at some point. If you can visualize where you're going, it'll help you to keep today in perspective. Use this visualization anytime you feel discouraged.

Finally, try to enjoy the new experience. A positive mood starts with you deciding to be positive. You've got this, so go out there and confidently take on the world!

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