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The Fears of Moving: Tips for Overcoming Your Fears
Fear of the Unknown
Moving is daunting and the whole idea can instill a general anxiety and fear of the unknown. There's so much that can go wrong. Try to do your research about your new living situation and understand as much as you can. This will alleviate some of the unknown. Talk to someone you trust, someone who is a good listener. Manage your stress through a healthy lifestyle by doing things like walking and eating a healthy diet.
Making the Wrong Move
What if you move and realize that it was the wrong decision? You just uprooted everything and spent all of that time and money to move and now you're stuck! Okay look, those are natural feelings to have and people with anxiety tend to have stronger worries like these. The important thing to do is to look forward and see the open opportunities with this move. It is not helpful to dwell on the negative, so focus on what you can control going forward and you are likely to have a more positive outcome. If you are not open, you will miss them completely. Be ready to receive!
Moving Away From Your Loved Ones
This is one of the toughest ones to think about. Leaving your family and friends behind and not being able to pop over and see them is a lonely thought, but it doesn't have to be that way. Thanks to our technology, we are privileged with new ways to connect with our family and friends and we can talk to them on a daily basis. Video chat makes it simple to check in, or there's phone calls or social media to stay in touch too. Future visits to will be fun and something you will look forward to planning.
Moving to a New City or Town
There's nothing like the comfort of your hometown, knowing where everything is, seeing a friendly and familiar face no matter where you go. When you move, the unfamiliar can be daunting and scaring. Not knowing how to get somewhere or find something easily is frustrating in the beginning. On the other hand, if you shift your thinking, it can be a fun exploration of your new home. If you need to hit a store, map it out and see what else might be on it's path and check things out. Introduce yourself to someone new along the way. If you're shy, it might be uncomfortable at first, but people will surprise you when you keep it going!
Scam by a Moving Company
You've probably heard some crazy stories of people getting ripped off by moving companies. A legitimate company is not going to hold your items hostage for ransom, so make sure you do your homework before hiring. Check out our blog article on how to research a company If you have any questions or would like a moving quote, give us a call at 301-257-0111!
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