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There are several ways to help make moving easier, including hiring movers and relocation services. You can keep track of all of your belongings by writing a list of the contents of each room while the boxes are being packed. Assign a number for each box and write that number on the boxes and on your master list. You can also color-code the boxes, with all of the green boxes going to the living room, etc., or make your own system, which will help keep your move organized.

It’s critical to keep in mind that stress is a normal response to change. Stress might occur in other areas of your life besides moving as well. Minimizing its impacts can be achieved by accepting it as a natural aspect of life.

It might not be simple to accept at first. We have some influence over the situation, therefore if stress arises, we should be able to handle it. But the sooner you understand that stress is just a normal part of life, the better equipped you will be to deal with it. This makes it easier for you to get away from it and avoid being controlled by unpleasant emotions. They are merely fleeting emotions that don’t have to rule your life.

Moving across the country is very stressful for most people, with so many important details to keep in mind and things to do, but it doesn’t have to be this way. With advance planning, your move can be fast, efficient, and even fun. Try to cultivate a calm attitude, and if certain aspects of the move are frustrating you, stop and sit for a moment. Relax your muscles, take a few slow, deep breaths and remind yourself that you can face this challenge and not be overwhelmed.

The most crucial thing to keep in mind when moving is that you don’t have to do it alone. It’s acceptable to ask friends or your religious organization for assistance with packing, moving heavy items, or even just providing meals on your hectic moving day. Just keep in mind to return the favor. A typical method to express gratitude for all they have done is to buy drinks or supper for your helpers.

Of course, if the work is too huge for your buddies to handle alone, you can also employ expert movers. Professional movers typically know all the tips and techniques for moving big things from your old home to your new one.

Drink a cup of tea or coffee if it calms you, or listen to your favorite music, whatever helps you to feel centered and in control. Once you reach a calmer state of being if the job still causes you to feel stressed, delegate some of the work to others, if possible, which should help you feel less stressed.

In the months and weeks before moving day, set aside a block of time to make calls to all the banks, doctors, dentists, and drugstores that you use. They will need a forwarding address. You might want to close out your bank account if there are no branches in your new location. If you have a gym membership, find out if that company has a gym anywhere near your new home.

If you are stressed out about the relocation, your kids will likely be even more so, particularly if they are school-aged. If they’ve never relocated before, they may lose a lot of their friends, and they may not realize that they’ll meet new people and grow to love their new place.

Numerous moves as a child may potentially increase stress later in life, according to some studies. If you’re relocating with kids, be careful to keep an eye on them and take any necessary steps to promote relaxation. You may even lessen one source of stress associated with your move by seeing to it that they are taken care of.

Do you have any prescriptions to pick up? Library books to return? Check to see if you have any tools or other things that must be returned to your neighbors, or whether the neighbors have anything that belongs to you.

After the move is finished, arrange to open each box to check the condition of your possessions while the driver is still there. If any items were damaged during the move, list each one and have the driver sign the document. If he or she refuses to sign it, call the moving company immediately so you can resolve the issue.

Moving to a new city might be difficult, but it also exposes you to new people and settings that you weren’t exposed to before. You can take advantage of fresh insights, methods of thinking, and travel opportunities that can enrich your life.

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Written by Margarita Hakobyan
Margarita Hakobyan is the founder and CEO of MoversCorp.com. She has published more than 300 articles about moving, storage, and home organizing, making her a moving specialist since she began writing about the moving industry in 2005. Follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter.