Moving: joy or pain?

Tips for Reducing Stress During a Move

Sooner or later in life it happens to everyone.

For school, for work, for a divorce, for financial problems, for a better arrangement, because you’re getting married, and so on. Anyone can move at some point, and that’s where the pain begins.

Scientists speak of psychophysical weakening and existential disorientation.

What does “ moving ” mean ? It means “moving elsewhere.”

So what happens? Existential reference points are lost and the move is identified with a loss that causes anguish . And that’s why it’s considered a source of enormous stress. Even more trauma-inducing than a divorce, as the latter is now identified with the solution to a problem.

So let’s see what advice we can give you to best deal with this life change.

Here are our top 5 tips:

MAKE A TO-DO LIST

It should vary depending on the time period in which you do it. It would be advisable to start a couple of months in advance.

Read the article on the perfect TO DO LIST.

DO DECLUTTERING

Moving is the perfect excuse to get rid of all the items we no longer need.

Our homes are full of things we don’t even remember owning: old clothes, the wrong gifts, unread books.

Decluttering is a great way to free up space , especially if you’re moving into a smaller home.

Read the article on Decluttering.

DEAL WITH THE BUREAUCRACY

Don’t underestimate the various bureaucratic obligations , such as changing your postal address, requesting a change of residence, changing the address on your various identity documents, and possibly canceling your rental agreement.

Here’s a list of what you’ll need to take care of and the timeframe for doing so. Read the article on “Changing Home.”