Moving causes many people to stress. First of all, you're not alone. Stress is a natural physiological response to a demand. As a REALTOR®, I meet many clients (buyers and sellers) who have many reasons for moving and sometimes moving is harder than it sounds depending on what issues you are going through at the time. Everyone responds to stress differently and the causes for stress are numerous. No two buyers or sellers are in the process of moving for the same reasons.
Why do people move?
- Marital/Relationship Status
- Job Change/Loss
- Children/Teenagers/Education/Bullying
- Nosy Neighbors
- School Districts
- Location/Changes
- Health Issues
- Death/Dying/Dealing With Loss
- Environmental Changes
- Rental Reasons
- Affordability Issues
- Physical/Emotional/Mental/Financial Reasons
Why does moving have to be so hard?
- Unexpected Disruptions
- Sorting Through Stuff Triggers Memories
- Increased Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
- Money Problems
- Not Having Boxes, Packing Tape, Bubble Wrap, Markers
- Not having Help
- Not Finding Stuff You Need When You Need It
- Physical Tensions, Stiffness in Joints, Pain in Knees & Muscles
- Moving Stuff from One Room to Another - Not Accomplishing Anything
- Landlord Puts Pressure on Renters
- Employers Put Pressure on Employees
- Spouses Put Pressures on Each Other
- Kids Put Pressures on Parents
- People Put Pressure on Themselves
- Low Inventory
- Houses Cost Too Much/Taxes Too High
- Don't Know Where to Go
- Cost to Buy or Rent
- Transportation/Moving Trucks
- Deciding What to Donate, Throw Away, Keep
- Kids Have Their Own Needs & It Doesn't Include Moving
- School & Extracurricular Commitments
- Long, Demanding Business Meetings
- Pets (Old Pets, Puppies, Running Away Pets, Tripping over Pets, Sick Pets)
- It's Depressing To See How Much Stuff You Have
- You Need Help and There Is No Help or You Don't Want Help
- Dealing With the Unknown
- Family Members, Kids, or Neighbors Don't Want You To Move
- Realizing You May Not Get What You Want
What are some options & helpful hints?
- Make Realistic Goals
- Live Within Your Means
- Find The Right Professionals To Help You
- Make Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C - Repeat if necessary or Start Over
- Breathe Deeply
- Never Go To Bed Mad or Angry
- Honor & Acknowledge Your Losses & Responsibilities
- Eat Healthy
- Exercise
- Get Proper Sleep
- Know Your Limitations
- Recognize What You Did Before May Not Be What You Can Do Today
- Avoid Making Serious Health Issues Worse
- Have A Running Away Money Jar, Plan, or Means to Break Free Temporarily
- Plan For Best and Worst Case Scenarios - Make a Decision
- Talk to Your Financial Advisor or Lender
- Know Your Options
- Turn Off the Internet and Television and News Media
- Get Organized and Stay Organized
- Explore Delivery Services and Transportation Options
- Know Who Is Reliable And Who You Can Call
- Swallow Your Pride and Ask For Help When You Need Help
- Know Not Everyone You Thought Could Help Can and Will Help
- Have Back-Up Plans
- Focus on Your Needs & Learn to Let Go
Books You May Find Helpful
- "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, by Maria Kondo.
- Mayo Clinic Books Include:
- Guide to Stress Free Living
- Strategies to Reduce Burnout
- Stress Management Workbook
- The Resilient Life Manage Stress
- Overcoming Stress
- Moving Checklist by Martha Stewart
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