Moving... It might seem like the most stressful thing ever. Whether you're relocating to a town 5 miles down the road, a neighboring state, or across the nation to start fresh, the distance doesn't matter. It still feels like there's so much to do in so little time. And then there are all the items that need to be packed—a list that never ends.
However, we believe that moving brings so much good, too. That's why we want to focus today on why moving can actually take away stress and add more value to your life.
Moving to Organize
It's true that moving is stressful and that it doesn't matter how far you move; you still have to pack your belongings, drive or ship them to the new destination, and unpack them, all while daily life continues. Here's where the first benefit of moving peeks around the corner. While you have a lot to pack, it's the perfect time to organize what you have, decide which items might be ready to be donated or sold, and which items are coming with you. It's an ideal opportunity to clean up and declutter your garage, walk-in closet, or kitchen.
An ultimate tip is to make it into smaller tasks. Start weeks before your moving deadline and declutter and organize little by little. This will take away much of the stress and the feeling that everything is coming at you all at once.
New Place, New Rules
Moving to a new place can bring you many benefits when it comes to the cost of living. We all know how every state has a different price tag to living there. A new state or town might come with a lower cost of living; your groceries might be cheaper, your utility bills won't skyrocket each month, and your overall monthly spending might decrease. In the end, this will contribute to your overall quality of life, because who doesn't want to save money!
Did Someone Say Opportunities?
Have you ever heard the saying, "When one door closes, another opens?" That's exactly what happens when you move. You might say goodbye to your old job, but your new hometown will have many new job opportunities ready for you to dive into. A change of scenery in your career might be exactly what you need.
Change of Scenery
Speaking of a change of scenery for your career, a change of scenery might also mean a change of pace or putting yourself in a different environment. If you've spent most of your life in the city, moving to a more rural area can decrease your overall feeling of being rushed or overwhelmed. A house in the countryside with some land to have chickens might be just what you need after living in a cramped apartment on the 8th floor in a city. Or vice versa, if you've been living all your life in a small town, it might be time for you to surround yourself in a place where life never pauses so that you can go ahead and create more opportunities for yourself.
New Culture and Friendships
When moving to another place, you'll meet people you've never met before. You put yourself out there and get out of your comfort zone, which means stepping out of your comfort zone of friends as well as your personal comfort zone. You'll meet new people, discover new cultures, habits, and different ways of life. Putting yourself into something new will help you grow and stimulate your personal growth and knowledge.
So, don't be afraid to move. Don't let the stress of packing and moving all your belongings take away from the many benefits that moving has. See it as a process, a new adventure waiting for you!