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Moving can be a stressful transition and cause even the calmest people to pull out a hair or twelve. As you pack up, it’s important to practice self-care throughout the process. Review the following residential moving tips to keep your stress and blood pressure to a minimum.

How to Stay Calm Throughout a Move

1. Create Routines

Before you start the day, practice a morning routine that puts you in the right headspace. Enjoy a cup of coffee or iced tea in the backyard, take a hot shower, or grab yourself a bagel and make a to-do list. Feeling refreshed and clear-headed can help you sort, pack, and box your items during this transition. 

Just as you started your day, reward yourself at the end of the day for a job well done. Throw on that ugly (but impossibly comfortable) t-shirt you’ll never get rid of, lay in bed with a good book or your favorite movie.

During a period of transition, having a couple of go to routines will help you maintain a sense of stability and control. 

2. Exercise

Combat stress with your favorite workout. Whether you prefer the intensity of kickboxing, the serenity of yoga, or the exploration of a daily jog, getting your body moving will have a positive impact on your mindset. Exercise releases endorphins that boost your mood and energy levels. If going out isn’t possible right now, a few sets of pushups and situps at home can give you the same benefits of a gym (and save you the gym fees).

3. Accept Your Feelings

residential movingMoving generally signifies the end of a chapter in your life, and it’s normal to feel sentimental or nostalgic during this time, even while you’re feeling excited or accomplished about what lies ahead. Acknowledging these emotions and giving voice to them can help relieve some of their intensity. It’s also important to remember all emotions are transient, and the stress you feel now isn’t going to last forever. If you get disheartened during the process, remind yourself of what you’re most looking forward to in your new place. If you need to scream, that’s totally okay too, just remember to do so during the day so you don’t violate any noise ordinance laws.

4. Keep What You Need Within Reach

You want to make this as easy as possible on yourself. An easy way to do that is to make sure you don’t have to rummage through a packed box. Ensure your must-have items don’t get packed away, including personal care products, a few sets of clothes and underwear, some cooking tools, your chargers, and a book or magazine for entertainment. Throw together a bag of clothes and bedding for move day so when you get to your new place, you don’t have to unpack any more than you want to. 

5. Rely on Your Community

You’re not alone in this. Accepting help may be hard but necessary right now. If you don’t have help packing, see if a loved one can just come keep you company while you do. Catching up with an old friend or attending a virtual community event can give you a few minutes of NOT thinking about moving. Staying connected to your community can be a huge source of resilience when things are changing. 

6. Hire Professional Movers

Streamline moving day by working with professional movers. While it is certainly possible to move yourself, a professional moving company can take care of the heavy lifting to help you avoid back strain and fatigue and allow you to arrive at your new home feeling fresh instead of frazzled. Some companies even offer packing services so that you can focus on the other responsibilities you need to take care of.

Alleviate residential moving stress with services from Transdimensional Moving, the LGBTQ-friendly company serving clients throughout New York, NY. Enjoy working with professional movers from different backgrounds, including activists, artists, and therapists. They’ll ensure your move is stress-free and help you start your new life on a positive note. Call (347) 699-0294 for a free quote, or read their residential moving testimonials online.

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