The process of moving to a new home can be quite stressful, but there are ways to reduce the anxiety. One is to start preparing as soon as you can to avoid feeling hurried later on. The expense of moving is a source of stress, so be sure to set a budget and stick to it. To keep track of moving costs plus contracts, receipts and other documents, maintain a moving binder. Decluttering is another way to reduce stress, as is asking friends and family for help. Finally, moving can be a lot of work, but try to make it fun. For example, turn on the music while packing. Or, if you have children, hide prizes in the boxes for them to find while unpacking.
Key Takeaways:
- When ranking stressful events, it is thought that moving is one of the most stressful.
- A big reason why there is a lot of stress with moving, is that people feel a sense of being rushed, without enough time to do everything they need to do.
- A good way to reduce stress when moving, is to create a moving budget, and then not waver from that budget.
“The good news is that there are plenty of ways to minimize stress so your move can actually be a positive and rewarding experience.”
