Moving can be exciting but also stressful. You’ll likely feel an emotional impact no matter how far you move or how long. Relocation Moving Services is a great way to alleviate stress. But it is helpful to prepare yourself and know what to expect – visit us!
Know that moving can cause a variety of emotions. You are moving from familiar territory to the unknown. Prepare to feel a wide range of emotions ranging from fear, depression and sadness to excitement. All this can result in fatigue, loss appetite, and an increase of stress-relieving behaviours, such as drinking or smoking. Maintaining a positive attitude and keeping things in context will help. The anxiety can be reduced even more by planning and executing your move correctly.
Being organized and planning ahead is important, but it’s worth it. You will need to take care of your temporary residence, resolve storage problems, and arrange settlement at your new location. Here are a few tips to help manage your stress throughout the process.
* Use a check list and a schedule to keep yourself on track. You need to be realistic in estimating how long it will take you to pack up your personal belongings and furniture. Start the process as early as possible, ideally 6-8 weeks in advance.
Keep in touch with your family and friends by assembling a contact list. Give them your updated information. You can ease the goodbye process by knowing you are easily accessible.
* Eat healthy and exercise to relieve stress. You can use any spare time to relax, meditate or enjoy some quiet time.
Encourage your children to be excited about the move. You can involve them in the packing process or ask them to do some research on your new destination.
You can ask your friends to help you. They will be happy to have more time to spend with you before leaving.
* Use a relocation company with experience, particularly for international moves. The cost is important, but you should also consider the service. They may also be needed to manage the rental of the home you currently live in if your move is temporary. They can provide you with information on settlement in your new location.
To help reduce the fear of unknown, it is helpful to do some research on your new place. Although you won’t be able to fully grasp the new environment until you are there, getting a glimpse is an important step in accepting it. You can search online for information or, if it is a transfer within a company, ask the Human Resources Department if they have any assistance.
It is perfectly normal to feel anxious when you have so much to think about. This will pass. Help from family, friends and a professional moving company will ease your stress. Take care of your health. There is a lot you need to do.
What is the biggest challenge you face in preparing to move? Get in touch with us to learn more about the packing process and International Relocation Services.