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So you’ve spent countless days (Weeks? Months?) looking for the perfect home and you finally have the keys! Now what? It’s time to move in. But after all the stress leading up to the closing, the last thing you want is for your move to be difficult. That’s why I’ve put together a short but very useful list of five things you can do to make that move as stress-free as possible.
Load Up on a Support System
Do not underestimate how much help you will end up needing. Not only does a strong support system help you with some of the more physical aspects of moving, but also you will benefit from having a great sounding board. It is important to be able to rely on people that you know and trust and those that will be a strong voice of reason during the otherwise typical madness of a move.
Give Yourself Time to Breathe
As you set out to tackle all the tasks involved in a successful move, it is easy to ignore the need for rest. Be sure to take plenty of breaks and try not to stress out about each little detail. By spending a few minutes each day to plan out some details at hand, you can sit back and watch things progress smoothly. It’s also important to make some time for fun or relaxing activities throughout your move as well.
Don’t Neglect Your Body (and Mind)
As things to do pile up, the natural thing you might end up doing is to stop taking care of your body’s needs. Without proper nutrition, you stand the risk of a physical breakdown – and the last thing you need is unnecessary delay in getting settled. Taking care of your mind is equally as important, that’s why I recommend getting in some exercise during move-in days too. Nothing relieves stress like exercise and it will be good to get away from a sea of boxes for a while.
Hire Professionals Whenever Possible
If you can afford it, hire professionals wherever possible. Whether you hire movers, organizers, interior designers, landscapers or architects – every bit of help you get in this regard will be time you can focus on personalizing your space. Hiring professionals allows you to be able to enjoy the move rather than be stressed about getting everything done.
Take Your Time and Enjoy the Process
It goes without saying that until you are completely settled down in your new home, things will not be perfect. Having said that, don’t forget to slow down and enjoy the means to the end too. Rather than rush things, adjust to new friends, a new neighborhood and of course your new home. This will be a time you will relish and one that you will not be able to recover in the future.
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