{"id":4082,"date":"2019-08-16T11:18:51","date_gmt":"2019-08-16T18:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/?p=4082"},"modified":"2019-08-23T13:04:38","modified_gmt":"2019-08-23T20:04:38","slug":"tips-for-moving-stress-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/tips-for-moving-stress-free","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Moving Stress Free"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Moving is always a source of stress, but there are several ways you can get through the process and work through those boxes as efficiently and quickly as possible. Check out these tips to moving without the stress and hassle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Adopt a solution-focused attitude<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t control everything, but you can choose how you react. If you see moving as a challenge, you\u2019re more likely to see options and solutions to difficult situations. Staying optimistic and positive will help you keep calm and open to new possibilities. In contrast, if you see moving as mostly a negative experience on par with getting a tooth pulled, your natural response could be to shut down, avoid, and procrastinate — which will only lead to more stress. While there\u2019s no doubt that moving involves stress and work, you can make things easier on yourself by deciding to move forward one small step at a time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

2. Make time your ally<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much of the stress from moving stems from time constraints and scheduling snafus. But there are ways to relieve some of the pressure. Start packing early. Do your best to avoid getting forced into a difficult moving schedule. If the timing is too tight, ask for what you need. For example, if you\u2019re moving for a job, negotiate for a start date that will allow more breathing room. The same goes for closing dates. Moving on closing day is a sure way to put stress on steroids. Avoid booking your move date until you\u2019ve scheduled your closing and then give yourself some leeway. It may be well worth paying for some overlap time between homes or negotiating a day or two of extra time to move out or move in. Other options include temporary housing and storage. You can even choose a moving service that\u2019s designed to allow plenty of time for loading and unloading, such as portable storage and moving containers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Eat healthy meals and snacks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mind and body need healthy fuel to keep going during the moving process, but that can be hard when you\u2019re short on time and the cooking supplies are packed away. Missed meals and unhealthy food choices can lead to low blood sugar, which can zap energy, fog thinking, and ignite tempers. Yes, getting \u201changry\u201d is a real thing. It\u2019s easy to get so busy that you not only forget about eating, you don\u2019t even notice you\u2019re hungry until it\u2019s too late. Resorting to fast food, while a quick fix, can be a poor choice for your body, as high carbs lead to blood sugar spikes and crashes \u2013 the opposite of what you need to manage stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep your mind and body fueled up and on an even keel by planning ahead with quick and healthy meals and snacks<\/a>. This doesn\u2019t mean cooking, either, as there are plenty of pre-packaged choices at your local grocery store. Avoid getting dehydrated, too, by keeping a supply of cold bottled water at the ready. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Don\u2019t skimp on sleep and rest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next to food and water, sleep is another essential pillar of your life-support system. Studies show that if you\u2019re sleep deficient you may have trouble making decisions, solving problems, controlling your emotions, and coping with change \u2013 exactly the functions you need most in the middle of a move! Losing sleep will just slow you down when you really need to be performing on all cylinders. No matter how busy you get with your move, commit to getting a full 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Some quick tips for getting enough shut-eye include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n