Human beings are creatures of habit, and thus don’t like it
when their surrounding has to change. But change is necessary for growth, and
one of the biggest changes you can experience in life is moving to a new
location. Moving can be daunting, but when adequately planned for, can be
performed devoid of hassle and challenges.
Depending on your stage in life (starting college or
established in a career/family life), you may have grown attached to items that
require to be dealt with before moving. Consider giving them to charity,
family, friends, or selling them on eBay (if they are worth something). When
moving to a new location, traveling light is necessary.
Keeping things organized as you approach the big day is
encouraged. As you contemplate what to keep and what to give away, have packing
boxes handy to separate items. Writing down a list of the necessary things to
carry along helps keep your efforts focused and results-oriented. You can feel
like it’s a daunting task, but having such a list will be of benefit when you
arrive at your destination and have the advantage of knowing what items to add.
In the days before you hit the road (or skies), engage the
help of family and friends in packing. You will feel less pressure when you have
people helping, plus it prepares them psychologically to the fact that you are
relocating to a new place.
Ian Renner Connecticut moved to Hollywood in his early
twenties to pursue his dream of working in the film and television industry.
Making the move was daunting, but an organized approach helped make the process
easy and fast.