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Mitigate the Stress of Moving

by Kevin Smith Author

Moving is one of the most stressful events in a person's life. It's been proven scientifically. Uprooting your life and creating a whole new one can have devastating effects on your support system. The good news is that you will be able to build a new support system wherever you go. It'll just take some time. There are some things you can do to help mitigate the stress of moving. Here are some tips.

Integrate Early

Depending on how far you are going, you may be able to integrate into your new community before you make your move. Finding a group that meets once a week or month can help you find friends more quickly. If you are a member of a church, switch to a church in the area even before you move your home goods. Author groups or other work-related opportunities also exist. Kiwanis and Rotary often have local meetings that are great for making friends and networking. If you can find a group that fits your interests and show up every week, you can build a support network pretty quickly.

Be Organized

Some people will throw their things in a box without labeling and with no particular order. This creates more stress because you may worry about items being broken. Worse, chances are that you will be too busy when you arrive at your new home to go through each box. You won't be able to find the things you need immediately and may have to purchase them or spend a lot of time hunting them down. Packing in an organized fashion will make all of your items easier to find, and that will make your transition easier.

Hire Someone

A good moving company in Virginia Beach, VA, can help take a lot of the pressure off your shoulders. They can pack your items, put them in a vehicle that will hold them all, bring them to your new residence and unpack your items! Because they do this for a living, they are efficient. They also have the proper insurance in case one of them gets hurt on the job. They will get the job done quickly and safely. All you'll have to worry about is making sure that you have a smooth transition to your new living space. That'll make your move much easier, and help you develop good feelings immediately about your choice.

 

 


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Created on Jan 29th 2018 02:43. Viewed 318 times.

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