lundi 14 octobre 2013

Moving To A New Home: Does It Need To Be So Stressful?

By Skylar Decker


If you've ever moved into a house before, you know how much strain and anxiety that can put on a family. For reasons like these, many people despise the prospect of moving, Plus, if you've spent considerable time in your current residence, you have likely amassed a number of belongings. But if you find that you must move for one reason or another, there are certain steps you can take to make the move as stress-free as possible.

Procrastination is often a big culprit in heaping extra stress onto the pressure of a deadline. To some individuals, the task often appears so monumental that finding a place to begin is difficult. But getting things done early on in the process is often the best bet. If you can get everything planned out and organized ahead of time, that's ideal. And what that usually means is getting rid of anything you find you don't really need. Additionally, leaving yourself plenty of time to get things done means there's more time to be organized in your packing. Then you won't have to deal with unpacking a box jammed with random objects, some you find that you don't really even want anymore. If you can just get yourself motivated to get going and start as soon possible, you can avoid having to lug around and unpack a multitude of unwanted items.

Additionally, some people jump right into the area around their new home without fully knowing what's in store. It's much simpler going from house to house in the same town, but it's a different beast altogether going from city to city, and more so state to state. If you aren't ready for the challenges ahead, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the drastic shift in biome and lifestyle. Your best bet is to know as much as you can about the new area before going. Talking and researching the potential hazards and unpleasant surprises will make the transition to a new city or state a lot less jarring.

A very easy extra measure that can be taken is to have a bag of the necessities ready to go when you reach your new home. Instead of having to dig through the truck to find a box with your toothbrush when you're exhausted and just want to relax in the new home, having a bag with what you need for the first night or two can be a lifesaver.

Taking the proper steps can help you to reduce the unpleasantness of moving will allow you to settle in and enjoy your new home that much quicker!




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