How can I Prepare to Move into a New Home?

Moving is a big job, unfortunately dreaded by many, but there are steps anyone can take to make the move smoother, easier and more pleasant. Most of the stress that comes with moving can be avoided by not putting off the preparation until it’s too late. If approached pragmatically and with a healthy attitude, preparing to move can be cathartic, enjoyable and energizing. There are two areas that require preparation in moving: one is packing your present home, and the other is preparing your new home. Let’s start with your present home. Most people know they are going to be moving well in advance. Preparation can start as soon as the decision is made to move and long before a new home is found. The longer you have, the more stress-free this step can be, and you will only have to devote a small amount of time each day. Step One: Get Rid of Ballast. Ballast is anything that is not being used or should be replaced. Also under this category is anything you simply don’t want anymore, but ...  more

Moving is a big job, unfortunately dreaded by many, but there are steps anyone can take to make the move smoother, easier and more pleasant. Most of the stress that comes with moving can be avoided by not putting off the preparation until it’s too late. If approached pragmatically and with a healthy attitude, preparing to move can be cathartic, enjoyable and energizing. There are two areas that require preparation in moving: one is packing your present home, and the other is preparing your new home. Let’s start with your present home. Most people know they are going to be moving well in advance. Preparation can start as soon as the decision is made to move and long before a new home is found. The longer you have, the more stress-free this step can be, and you will only have to devote a small amount of time each day. Step One: Get Rid of Ballast. Ballast is anything that is not being used or should be replaced. Also under this category is anything you simply don’t want anymore, ...  more

Take the time to look at where you are in your life. If you were to move to a new home, what would you have to do this year? Using the examples above to help focus what you want to let go of and what you want for the future. • Identify what inspires you and do more of it find music, poetry, friends, activities, movies, favorite places, etc. that truly make you feel good and make a commitment to have those in your life more this year. • Identify what you want for your future and create a mental picture of that. You might want to create a "treasure map" of how it will look for you. Keep your map, picture or symbol of that future life where you can see it every day. It will help inspire you to do the work you need to do this year. • Identify what is important to you about your current community commercial services (shopping, medical services, etc.), public services (school, parks, etc.), commute time to your job or business. • Clean up your living space. Clean out your closets. Clean ...  more