It’s finally been a month since I started my new job.
Looking back, I feel like I’ve spent most of this month just trying to adjust to my new environment.
From my experience, it usually takes around three months to fully settle into a new situation.
One of the things I learned from living in Australia was this:
Don’t rush the process of adapting to a new environment.
When you start a new job.
When your living environment changes significantly.
During times like these, your productivity temporarily drops.
What makes it particularly difficult is that the routines you’ve maintained for so long can suddenly fall apart.
While living in Australia, I had many opportunities to try new things.
Living abroad, studying, and working.
On top of that, I somehow ended up moving to a new place about every six months.
Through these experiences, I realised that adjusting to a new environment takes much more effort than I had expected.
Take moving house, for example.
Even something as simple as changing where you live can completely change your morning routine, from waking up to leaving the house.
Things you used to do without thinking suddenly require conscious effort.
And that alone takes more time and energy than you might expect.
As a result, the routines you’ve worked hard to maintain can fall apart, and your usual productivity can decline.
I think adapting to a new environment is much harder than we tend to realise.
But after experiencing so many changes, I gradually came to understand that adapting simply takes time.
Rushing doesn’t make the process any faster.
First, focus on getting used to your new life.
Then, little by little, you can find your rhythm again.
Thinking this way makes me feel a little more at ease.
Because it helps me recognise, more objectively, the effort I’m already putting in.
In fact, even after starting my new job, I’ve managed to keep going to the gym in the morning and maintain my reading habit.
That said, there are still things I’m concerned about.
For example, studying English.
Compared to before, I’ve clearly been neglecting it.
There are other things I haven’t been able to do as well as I’d like.
But for now, I think that’s just how it is.
After all, simply adjusting to a new environment takes a considerable amount of energy.
New responsibilities. New relationships.
Without even realising it, I’m using up a lot of energy just trying to adapt.
As my daily life becomes more settled, I’m sure I’ll gradually have more room for other things.
There’s no need to force myself to catch up on everything I’m currently missing.
No rush. One step at a time.
I’ll just keep doing what needs to be done, steadily and consistently.
Documenting My Daily Efforts Through Vlogs
I document my daily life on YouTube and Instagram, including work, morning workouts, reading, and more.
I also share how I’m gradually adjusting to my new environment while continuing to build my daily routines.
If you’re interested, feel free to take a look.
