Why Is Moving So Stressful?

"Many experts say that the stress caused by moving is due to disruption and moving from what we know and is familiar to what is unknown."

Moving is routinely ranked as one of the most stressful experiences in life, ranking among the death of a family member, sickness, divorce, job loss, and so on. Even if your relocation is for a good reason, such as to accommodate a growing family or to accept a promotion, it is extremely stressful!

In this blog, we will explore the reasons that can cause stress when moving and outline a few helpful tips on how to combat the stress caused by preparing for your move.

Detaching From Familiarity and Creature Comforts

You are abandoning the comforts of your existing home with any relocation. You are, however, losing your recognized support network of people and places. Of course, you're saddened by the prospect of leaving close friends and relatives, as well as co-workers or other individuals you see every day. You are also abandoning some of your favorite spots, such as your health club or coffee shop. These departures are also fraught with uncertainty. Most individuals wonder if they will meet new acquaintances or locate the ideal coffee shop or gym to visit

Leaving Friends Behind

It can be not very comforting when leaving friends, and we have all experienced it throughout childhood into adulthood; leaving relationships is quite possibly one of the most heart-wrenching events one has to face in life.

The realization that you won't just be a stone's throw away from your loved ones is enough to start those stress hormones creeping in like the grim reaper!

TIPS 💡

Arrange a get-together, perhaps a farewell party or just a quiet meal with your nearest and dearest.
Vow that you will all stay in touch as much as possible

Dread of the Unknown

Moving away can be stressful because you won't know what to expect from your new town or city in most circumstances. Everything will be foreign and strange, and most importantly, your friends will no longer be present. Finally, the dread of the unknown may make your transfer highly stressful, if not unpleasant, in some cases.

If you're relocating with your family, things should be better for you, and the fear of change shouldn't be as bad since you know you'll find a way to deal with it as a family. On the contrary, if you're relocating to a new place by yourself, the burden of having to juggle everything by yourself might be overwhelming.

The scary part seems to be that the future after a massive transition, such as a house move, can be far more complex and uncertain than the degree of uncertainty and unpredictability you've been accustomed to dealing with up to that point.

TIPS 💡

Try to learn as much as you can about the place you are moving to, perhaps spend a day or two in the local area.

Money - Breaking the Bank literally

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We are all privy to the fact that moving comes with its expenses. In short, ITS NOT CHEAP! Expenses quickly pile up when planning a move and often run us out of the budget initially planned. This means breaking into savings which is a whole different kind of stress.

TIPS 💡

Make sure to get quotes beforehand so you can budget accordingly.
Try to implement some money-saving hacks.

Broken Routine

Facing Change! a move will have a more significant effect on you than you realize. Undoubtedly, your time, money, and health will be pushed to the limits during the house-moving process, particularly on Moving Day. But you'll quickly understand that relocating is primarily about change and that the imminent transition will push that stress meter UP!

For starters, your daily routine will be broken and overtaken by a slew of insanely busy shifting duties that will rapidly tire you, both emotionally and physically. The shift will eventually pull you out of your comfort zone and bring several new things for you to deal with, often all at once.

TIPS 💡

Try your best to maintain some semblance of your usual routine.
Meditate and read some Positive Affirmations about change

Exhaustion

Another reason relocating may be so unpleasant is the physical and emotional tiredness it will cause you. It's generally the unending days of inventorying, organizing, and packing everything you're bringing with you, as well as finding a way to get rid of the unnecessary items you don't feel like dragging along with your move. Ultimately, all the strenuous efforts of organizing a flawless house move will psychologically fatigue you, followed by all the arduous labor of lifting and moving the heavyweight goods present in your home, which will wear you out physically. Including the interrupted schedule, lost hours of calm sleep, and neglected nutritious meals.

TIPS 💡

Don't skip meals. Make sure you take the time out to eat
Sleep well
Take it easy! please don't overdo it and drain yourself

Get Packing!

Let's not leave this one out. Of course, one of the primary reasons why moving is so stressful is the work you can't escape the work that ties the entire movie together - the one that begins as soon as the move, as soon you tick that moving to date on your calendar or make a mental note of it.

Packing is the one chore that is bound to provide you with a slew of challenging scenarios. Furthermore, packing for moving should always be accompanied by decluttering - the tedious task of rummaging through all your belongings trying to figure out what you might need and what you need to trash. This can be very, super stressful, especially if you or someone you live with is a bit of a hoarder.

This is where your organizational skills will be tested; not only that, but your mental power to make quick decisions without getting too emotionally hung up on objects.

TIPS 💡

Stary with what you might think is going to be the most challenging room pack
Stay Organised - label boxes, etc., and give each room a set amount of time

Damage to Valuables

Moving anything from its usual place involves an element of risk, especially when shifting fragile items such as your favourite Vase or your 65-inch HD TV, or even perhaps the prized chesterfield sofa that you don't want to see scuffs on.

Whatever may be on your list of valuable items, you most definitely be lying awake at night worrying about how to transport them carefully to avoid any damage or loss.

TIPS

Pack and transport all small items yourself
Make sure you have insurance that covers moving your contents
Hire only professionals to transport your more oversized items and ensure they are insured against damage.

TIME - is of Essense

As the heading would suggest, time is another passing factor that makes moving so stressful.

As the clock starts ticking away as soon as you mark down moving day, you will feel like you don't have enough time. Days will start to feel like hours, which usually happens when we have a lot to get done, but funnily when we are waiting in anticipation, TIME has an uncanny habit of starting to drag. Time is worse than an enemy when moving.

As time quickly passes, the mere thought that you haven't got enough packed or organized for the move can send your stress levels through the roof, especially if you are procrastinating or avoiding packing a particular area or room in your house.

TIPS

Don't procrastinate. Get started as soon as possible
Again, stay organized and set a time target for each task

Why Is Moving So Stressful?