Overwhelmed by Moving? Here's How to Take Back Control
Moving house can be a mixed bag. While it's exciting and full of new opportunities, it's also extremely stressful and a little overwhelming. Fortunately, we've pulled together this guide on how to reduce overwhelm and take back control when moving into your new home.
Moving house can bring about mixed emotions - it’s like turning 30. While it’s a very exciting time full of new opportunities, it’s also extremely stressful, and for some, can start to become a little overwhelming.
If your move in date is approaching and you’re feeling the pressure more than you imagined, it might be time to take a step back and start thinking about how you can regain control. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the reasons why moving house overwhelms so many of us, and talk you through a few of our handy tips to make the move less of a bucking bronco and more of a smooth, steady merry-go-round.
Why is Moving to a New House so Overwhelming?
So, what makes moving house so stressful and overwhelming? Isn’t it just a case of packing up your stuff and moving it from one place to another? We hate to break it to you, but unfortunately there’s nothing simple about moving house - unless you’re in the movies opening the doors to a white-picket-fence American mansion with nothing but a box full of cushions in your arms.
It takes a toll on your mental and physical health
Moving is strenuous, let’s admit it. While your body is busy with heavy lifting, your mind is busy crunching numbers, organising timelines and trying not to forget to take that last load of laundry out of the dryer. All of this can be extremely draining, making our bodies tired and our minds equally exhausted. It’s not surprising that people start to feel overwhelmed.
There’s time and money pressure
There’s no question that moving is an expensive ordeal, and that pressure on your pockets is also going to encourage a certain amount of mental strain. Planning is key, as is reading the fine print when you enlist assistance in the form of removal companies. Don’t make it easy for them to charge for extra services - know exactly what’s included and what isn’t.
Time-wise, there’s also a lot to think about. You’ll likely have a strict deadline as to when you need to leave the house, a limit as to how many hours you have paid for when it comes to extra help… and let’s not even mention the work, school and other daily schedules that need to be considered. There are sand timers going off all over the place.
You’re going through significant change
Change is difficult for many of us, and moving is a significant life adjustment, even if you’re only going down the road. With so much to think about and so many things becoming less and less familiar, being overwhelmed might be quite a natural reaction. It’s also important to think about the impact of this change on your children or pets - they can feel stressed and overwhelmed too.
How to Manage if You’re Moving House & Overwhelmed
Maybe it all seems like a bit much right now, but luckily there are a number of things you can do to make moving house feel more comfortable and less overwhelming. Below, we take you through some of our top tips.
Manage admin with help from home move experts
Admin is one of those things that causes way too much stress during a house move - and just in general. You want to be thinking about your new life, new friends and new furniture, not utilities and broadband. Luckily, home move experts can make this part of the moving process far more straightforward, covering all of your admin pile-up in just a few days.
Try not to rush into things
When moving into a new house, your first worry might be how many boxes you’ll need to transport all your stuff - but this isn’t where you need to start. Take things slow, one step at a time and try not to rush into anything. If you start packing your old life away too soon, you’re more likely to lose track of things and cause yourself excessive stress on moving day. Spend time thinking about exactly what needs to be done and when. We have a handy moving checklist to help you there.
Get support from family members and friends
Everyone knows that moving to a new house is one of the most stressful events we can go through, so don’t be afraid to ask your friends and family members for support. While you might choose to hire professional movers, your loved ones can be a great way to save a few pennies on the move itself. Just make sure to entrust your fancy vase with someone who isn’t prone to clumsiness.
Seek professional mental health support
It’s vitally important that you keep your mental health in check when you’re preparing for your new life and dealing with moving stress. Seek professional support if you suspect the move is really taking a toll on you. Feeling overwhelmed and going through a lot of emotional stress can bring about physical symptoms, too, so be transparent with your loved ones about the stress of moving. If you aren’t ready to go to a professional, try breathing exercises and other forms of mindfulness to calm yourself.
Make Your Move Manageable with Just Move In
A new house is a new location, a new environment, a new space - and maybe even a new job - all in one go. Anyone would be easily overwhelmed by all that newness, but with professional help, you don’t have to be. At Just Move In we can help take away the mental and emotional stress that all of this can bring, by giving you the ability to organise everything in one fell swoop.
Contact our team today to see how we could reduce stress and increase organisation during your home move.