For the past few years, I had been working on redirecting my natural tendencies to overthink and overanalyse (yes, I’m one of you) into something productive. I became highly self-aware of my emotions and thoughts. And with that awareness came a strong motivation to find a solution.

I had felt this way before. When I took the time to sit with it and reflect, I realised what I truly missed: stepping outside my ‘physical zone’, exploring new places, and experiencing different surroundings. At the time, just after Covid, international travel wasn’t an option. So, I adapted.

Two friends and I started taking day trips. Early in the morning, we’d drive to a new town and spend the day wandering its streets, exploring hidden corners, taking photos, and appreciating the beauty, history, and monuments. It was wonderful.

But there are only so many places you can visit within a few miles. Before long, the craving for something new returned, stronger than ever. This time, I needed a bigger solution.

I started thinking on a larger scale. I had to. I needed real, substantial change. That meant confronting every “reason why I can’t do this” that I had been telling myself. The so-called obstacles that I had told myself that were keeping me from taking the leap, like, what about money? My belongings? What if it didn’t work out? (Spoiler alert: in reality I was the obstacle).

So, I dove into research. I studied visa requirements, currency exchange, cost of living, safety rankings, insurance policies, accommodation options - every practical detail I could think of. The deeper I went, the more excited I became… and just as equally, the more terrified I felt.

No exaggeration, I spent nearly a year researching, planning, and mentally preparing for this leap.

It was a huge change. 

But here’s the truth - as much as I feared change, I was even more afraid that nothing would change.

I tapped. Oh, I tapped. I meditated, and then I tapped some more. And for a long time, I told no one. I was still in the process of convincing myself that I was really doing this. I needed to feel solid in my decision - so that no opinions, doubts, or well-meaning questions could sway me.

I tapped on fear - the fear of change, the fear of loss.
I tapped on doubt - was this the right decision? The right country? I had no idea.
I tapped on worry - about money, about making friends, about starting over.
I tapped on anxiety - letting go of everything I owned was a massive exercise in detachment. Selling, giving away, saying goodbye.

I also used my own version of a concept shared by Dr. Joe Dispenza called remembering the future. According to him, during meditation, “when we tune in to the feelings of our future, and we can stay in those feelings, then we’re connected to that new future. We actually believe in it. Because we’ve overcome our doubt, we’ve become our belief, and we’ve remembered what’s possible. And in doing so, we’re remembering our future.”

In my meditations, I imagined myself not just considering this decision but owning it. I visualised sharing it with others. I focused on how I felt, how I imagined they would react, and how I would respond in return.

I did this over and over, with different people - my parents, my friends, my manager. Each time, I uncovered new layers of fear, doubt, or resistance that needed to be released. Each time, I refined my response. Slowly, It got easier. I felt more centered, more certain.

To me, this technique serves a powerful purpose. It trains the mind and body to experience the situation in advance so that when it happens in real life, it feels familiar. We have already lived it. We remember what to do.

Eventually, I shared my decision with others. My incredible circle of friends and family was hugely supportive.

But the process itself? Still emotional. 

I kept meditating, tapping, and taking action. I gathered my paperwork, listed my stuff on Facebook Marketplace, watched my house slowly empty, and saw the day drawing nearer. It was happening. For real.

I continued tapping.

Did I eliminate all fear, worry, and anxiety? No.

Did I get them to a point where they no longer held power over me or stopped me in my tracks? Absolutely.

And so, in February 2022, I boarded a plane to Georgia, the start of my new, incredible lifestyle. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

The journey from that moment onwards? Well, that’s a story for another blog. For now, I simply wanted to share how I went from “I need change” to actually taking that first step.

If you’re struggling with change, or with the lack of it, decisions, anxiety, or doubt, here are the tools that helped me.

Meditation – Slow down, take a break, breathe, and allow your mind to speak.

Tapping (EFT) – Acknowledge your emotions and give yourself permission to feel them, while tapping. It’s a powerful way to release what’s holding you back.

“Remember the Future” Technique– Live the future today. Feel it, experience it in your mind, believe it’s real, and watch as it starts becoming so.

Journaling – Get your thoughts out of your head. Express yourself freely, structure your emotions, and gain clarity.

Research – Our minds are natural storytellers and often create narratives that reinforce our fears rather than our possibilities. Research provides real, solid information, making you feel empowered in your choices.

Find inspiration - Look for people who have already done what you aspire to do. Let their success remind you that it is possible. Learn from their journeys and apply those insights to your own.