{"id":22638,"date":"2020-08-05T15:09:32","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T15:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=22638"},"modified":"2020-08-05T15:09:32","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T15:09:32","slug":"tips-to-reduce-stress-during-a-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/tips-to-reduce-stress-during-a-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to reduce stress during a move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new home or a change of address can be an emotional rollercoaster regardless of the reason behind the move. Whether you are managing it on your own or hiring <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/royalmovingco.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to manage it for you, most people agree that moving can be a stressful time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are several ways you can minimise the stress. If you embrace the process and think of it as a rewarding, positive thing and a chance to start over, you can enjoy the experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t Rush into it!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must give yourself time. A rushed move adds to stress. A move is a big change and it is perfectly all right not to be okay with it instantly. Accept it, internalize it, and then plan it. Though these things are not always in our control, and sometimes you have to move at a very short notice, if you have the luxury, you should start your planning 8 to 12 weeks before moving day. Give it some necessary time so that you can do it calmly. As a moving professional, we have seen too many people getting frustrated because they rush the moving. They end up in unsatisfaction and unfortunately, we bear the loss. You know what I mean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Lists are your friend!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make lists for everything. Lists are essential to help you stay organized during the move. List all the tasks that need to be done by week. Make lists to prioritize packing, and make sure you maintain a master list that categorizes which of your things are packed in which boxes. Lists help you stay on track and it is especially satisfying to check things off your lists. It also helps you get a visual of how much you have done which will keep stress low.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Declutter!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be brutal when it comes to getting rid of clutter. Moving is the perfect time to get rid of the useless odds and ends that tend to collect in nooks and crannies over the years.\u00a0 Do not pack anything that you will be getting rid of when you unpack. Cutting clutter out of your belongings will help\u00a0 you feel more organized.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t be shy to ask for help!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking for assistance may be difficult, but no one can help mitigate stress better than some company while you pack. Host a packing party and have close friends and family come help you. You can \u201cpay\u201d them with some beer and take-away. Packing parties are a great opportunity to spend some more time with loved ones before you leave as well as to get things checked off your list quicker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Make some Me-time!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to take time for yourself. Moving is hard work and it often feels like that with everything you have to get done, you don\u2019t have time for yourself. Do not neglect your own needs and health. Don\u2019t skip meals to save time and don\u2019t fill up on junk food. Junk food triggers cravings and mood swings, which adds to stress. You must ensure that you get enough sleep each night. It is also a good idea to treat yourself every time you accomplish a landmark on your lists. Don\u2019t think of it as wasting time that could have been used packing, think of it as taking care of your most precious asset- yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Allow for some wiggle room!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the best laid plans can sometimes hit a bump. Don\u2019t fret! Have a back-up plan and allocate a few extra days for any such snags on your planning list. Then just go with the flow. If something disrupts your schedule, stay calm, be flexible and adjust to the situation. Tweak the timeline, and accept the delays. Breathe. You will get through this.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And once that change of address becomes a reality and the movers drop off your stuff, relax. Don\u2019t try to whip the house into shape overnight. Give yourself time to get used to the space and accept that it will take some time to start feeling like home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new home or a change of address can be an emotional rollercoaster regardless of the reason behind the move. 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