Buyer’s remorse begone! Here are some tricks to help you warm to your new place, warts and all.

If you’re feeling less than satisfied with your home purchase, you’re not alone. With such a big step, it’s all too common to have doubts as soon as you sign on the dotted line. But, however much you might feel the urge to, you can’t just take a house back and get a refund if you change your mind. So what’s an unhappy new homeowner to do? Take a deep breath and read on: Here are nine ways to ease anxiety and start appreciating your home’s positive side.

1. Let yourself wallow a little. Moving into a new home can be hugely stressful. And when you’ve bought a home, it’s totally normal to have second thoughts after committing to mortgage payments for years to come. So instead of feeling disappointed that the house is not living up to your expectations, give yourself a break and wallow a little. Really go for it — for a limited time. Make a list of all the things you hate about your new home. Call an understanding friend and rant for five minutes. Have a good cry. It’s OK to be upset soon after a move. The important thing is to remember that these feelings are very likely to pass.

And if you do make a list of all the things you hate about your house, save it: You may look back on it one day years from now, when you’re packing up to move out of the house you have come to cherish, and laugh.

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