moving expectations vs reality

Does Moving Really Change Your Life? The Psychology of the ‘New Life’ Illusion

A cup of coffee next to an alarm clock, symbolizing morning routines and the persistence of old habits in a new environment.

When I moved, I thought my new pool would turn me into a daily swimmer. A month later? Old habits were still there. Why doesn’t a new city — or even a new country — magically create a ‘new you’? Discover the psychology of the fresh start illusion and how to make lasting change after moving.