In general, it is best to face your issues in life. However, some issues are completely out of your hands and the best course of action is to start over.
Changing your identity is one way to get that fresh start in life.
But is it that easy? On your way to getting a new identity and (maybe) moving to a new city, you may have to face several challenges. And when you do that, the following tips will help you.
So, read carefully to be able to use these when you are ready.
1. Start With a Name Change
As you look forward to getting a new identity, the first thing you’ll need to do is change your name.
Your social circles know you by your present name. So, even if you move out, there can be chances of them tracking you by one means or the other.
However, with a new name, it’ll become way less likely. As a result, your new life will remain yours before anyone else’s.
So, go through this simple procedure for changing your name and move on to the other tips.
Also, once you get your new name, you should start using it to introduce yourself to people. This will help you feel more comfortable with your new name..
2. You Can Also Adopt New Habits, Mannerism and Dressing Styles
Every person has certain personality quirks that make them unique.
For instance, some people like the colour blue more than others, so their clothes, phone case, or car may be blue.
Similarly, some people prefer wearing casual clothes over any sort of formal wear. And while both the options are great, when changing your identity, you may want to adopt new habits, mannerisms, and styles.
3. Move Away From People Who Have Known You
Until you are willing to reveal your new identity out in the public, keep yourself away from people who have known you before you changed your identity.
For this, you may have to move to a new city (that’ll be a safer alternative than staying at the same place).
While picking a new location for yourself, omit the places where any of your close relatives or friends are residing.
4. Be Aware of The Consequences
Changing your identity isn’t like taking a walk in the park. It’s a complicated process that can give rise to irreversible consequences.
So, even if you wish to go back to your family and/or friends after a few years, situations may not be the same as they were when you left.
Also, it’s important to note that your future friendships, relationships, and other interactions with people as a new person may be impacted by your previous identity.
Apart from this, you will have to change your name on all your legal documents before moving (drivers license, passport). For this you can simply use a deed poll. And once you have moved to your new location, you will be all alone with no social connections until you build some.
So, be mindful of every scenario that can come up with a new identity.
5. You Can’t Change Your Identity To…
One of the most important things to keep in mind is that you can’t change your identity to escape debt or any criminal charges that you may be facing.
So, there’s no point in trying until you clear up any legal issues.
Final words
A person can have a number of reasons for starting afresh with a new identity. But the process isn’t all rainbows and sunshine. Several points need to be taken into account while undergoing an identity change.
In this post, we talked about five of those pointers. Hopefully, this was helpful.
