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My name is Alex. I moved to Mexico from the U.S. in 2017, and I've called Querétaro home
ever since. If your thinking about moving to Mexico, taking the time to answer these
five questions will go a long way to ensuring that your move to Mexico is as smooth and
successful as possible. When this video is over, head to the description and click on
the link to download your free copy of the Move to Mexico Quickstart Guide, which is
packed with even more valuable insight for moving to Mexico. Ready? Let's dive in.
Before you do anything else, you need to figure out your why, what are your real motivations
for wanting to move to Mexico? If you're running away from something or trying to impress your
Facebook friends, then chances are, you're not moving to Mexico for the right reasons.
The most important item on your move to Mexico packing list is an open mind. As part of figuring
out if you're ready to embrace a new culture, you need to examine your own beliefs. Why
do you think the way that you do? In most cases, your beliefs are shaped by your environment,
and people from other environments might not necessarily think the same way that you do.
Now, I'm not saying that you need to assimilate 100%, but overall your move to Mexico will
be a lot smoother and a lot more successful if you set aside any preconceived notions
and judgements. No, I'm not asking if you can do the splits.
I want to know if you're patient, can you adapt when something takes longer than expected
or doesn't go your way, period? Could you handle with it taking six months to get your
temporary residency card? If you get frustrated easily or expect other people to operate according
to your schedule, then moving to Mexico probably isn't for you.
Before you move to Mexico, you need to figure out what you absolutely must have to be happy,
as well as what you're willing to compromise on in the spirit of adventure. Apartment hunting
in Querétaro stressed me out so much that I almost took a grungy one bedroom over a
computer repair shop just to be done with the whole thing. But I held out. The place
I found and still live in today didn't have everything on my wishlist. It wasn't furnished,
but I was willing to compromise. Make a plan ahead of time for how you'll deal with compromise,
so you don't end up making an emotional decision. When you picture your life in Mexico, do you
imagine having a zillion friends, a booming social life, and never ever feeling lonely?
Phew, if only it were so easy. When you first move to Mexico, you probably won't know anyone
in your city, maybe even in the entire country. So, you really need to commit to putting yourself
out there. It'll feel weird at first, but don't worry. It will get better. Making friends,
especially in another language is a skill, but with time and practice, it will start
to feel more natural. Ooh, there you have it. Five questions to ask yourself before
moving to Mexico in under five minutes. Before you go, don't forget to head to the link in
the description and grab your free copy of the 25 page, Move to Mexico Quickstart Guide
for even more valuable insights. If you found this video helpful, be sure to give it a thumbs
up. And if you have any questions about moving to Mexico, feel free to leave those in the
comments below. I'm Alex from backpackingbrunette.com. Thanks for watching.