“Anxious about your new life...?” That might actually be the “start of an adventure”!

Spring, a new environment, new encounters. While it's exciting, anxiety is bound to come along with it, isn't it?

But why not try changing your perspective a little?
“Anxiety” is actually proof of the potential sleeping within you.

By stepping into a world different from the one you've known until now, you can be reborn as a new version of yourself. That is precisely why it's important to have a perspective that turns anxiety into “excitement.”

This time, I will share ways to enjoy the anxieties surrounding “a new school,” “starting a new career,” and “leaving your family” as if it were an “adventure”!

1. A new school is just like a “new field” in an RPG!

A new class, new friends. You get anxious, wondering, “Will I be able to do well?”

But try to remember a game.
An RPG where the entire map is open from the start wouldn't be fun, would it?

A new environment is truly an “uncharted territory.”
It's natural to be confused at first. But that's exactly why you can grow.

▶︎ The secret to making friends is “remembering their names.”
People feel a sense of closeness when their names are called. By consciously remembering the names of your classmates and teachers, and simply starting a conversation by saying, “You said you liked [this], right, [Name]?” the conversation will go more smoothly.

▶︎ If you can think “being alone isn't bad either,” you've won!
It's okay not to force yourself into a group from the start! Enjoying time spent by yourself is surprisingly important, too. It's also a valid option to read a book or listen to your favorite music while waiting for like-minded people to naturally appear!

2. A company is a “stage!” Even if you're at level 1 at first, you will grow.

Starting your career, honestly, it's incredibly nerve-wracking, isn't it?

But try to think about it calmly.
When you take on a new job in an RPG, can you use the strongest skills right away?

The answer is NO! You start by completing “menial quests” and gradually accumulate experience points, right?

A company is the same. Instead of trying to do everything perfectly from the start, “first getting to know the workplace atmosphere” and “having the courage to ask questions” will be the first steps toward growth.

▶︎ The difference between “someone who is good at their job” and “someone who grows.”
Actually, what is valued in a company isn't “someone who can do everything from the start,” but “someone who can absorb things and keep growing.” That's why it's important to think, “It's natural not to know!” and ask questions honestly.

▶︎ If you're worried about human relationships, know the “20% rule.”
In any workplace, there are “people you definitely get along with,” “people who are neither,” and “people you don't get along with.” Roughly speaking, you'll get along with about 20% of people, and there will be about 20% you just won't get along with.

You don't have to think, “I have to get along with everyone!”
Let's start by finding the 20% you get along with.

3. Living away from your family is a “departure.” You are already moving on to the next stage.

It’s lonely to be away from the family you’ve always been with. But that is “proof of growth.”

Just like a bird leaving the nest, you are now heading toward the next stage.

▶︎The “greatness of parents” you realize after leaving home

・Cooking is surprisingly time-consuming!
・If you don’t clean, dust piles up quickly!
・Cleaning the bathroom is a hassle...

You will surely realize how much of what you took for granted until now was actually your parents’ love.

That’s why you should reach out and say “thank you” once in a while. Even just a single word will make your parents incredibly happy.

▶︎If you feel “lonely living alone”...
There are many ways to distract yourself from loneliness, but the one I recommend most is“creating a place for yourself.”

Find a favorite cafe, find a go-to supermarket, or take a walk in a nearby park. Just having a place where you feel at ease will significantly reduce the loneliness of living alone.

4. Three mindsets to turn your new life into an “adventure”

① Instead of “trying to do it well,” try to “find it interesting.”
It doesn’t have to be perfect. In fact, failures often become funny stories later on.

② “Enjoy the little changes.”
Instead of walking the same path every day, try taking a different route once in a while. Try going into a new shop. Just by stacking up these small adventures, your new life will become much more fun.

③ “Value your time alone, too.”
In a new environment, you might feel anxious, thinking, “I have to make friends!” or “I have to fit in at work!” But actually,people who can enjoy their time alone end up building better relationships.

“Watching a movie alone,” “going to a cafe alone.”
By valuing such time, you become mentally stable, and your relationships with those around you will naturally improve.

5. Summary: New life is not “scary,” it’s “exciting”!

Having anxiety is proof that you are “leaping into a new world.”

But at the same time, it is also a “moment when new possibilities open up.”

・School is a new field
・A company is a stage for leveling up
・Leaving home is the start of an adventure

Doesn't it feel a little exciting when you look at your new life from this perspective?

You'll be fine!

Your future is going to get even more interesting from here on out!