Moving to a new house is something that will take a lot of energy and can be stressful. You might feel overwhelmed, and at the very least, you will be emotional – such a big change will always cause these feelings, whether it’s positive or not. It’s crucial, therefore, that you don’t forget to practice plenty of self-care during a house move.
This is especially important if you have children to take care of; they will need you to be at your healthiest and happiest if they are to stay calm and de-stressed during this strange time. With all this in mind, here are some self-care tips you can enjoy during a house move which should make the process a smoother one.
Focus On Something That Excites You
Having an expert removal company such as North American Van Lines Canada to help you with your relocation is an excellent way to stay calm – they will take on a lot of the hard work and all the heavy lifting for you. However, there will still be other things that take up space in your mind, such as the cost of your new mortgage, new schools, finding new friends, and much more.
So instead of thinking of these things, why not think of something that excites you instead? What is it about the house you’re moving to that you love the most? Perhaps it’s a balcony where you can drink your morning coffee, or maybe it’s the fact that it’s close to the sea, or perhaps your commute will be cut in half. How are you planning to decorate it, will you have a dedicated self care space or well lit window for your houseplants? Think of the thing that excites you the most and focus on it. This will help to reduce your anxiety and give you a more positive feeling.
Don’t Forget To Eat
With so much packing to do in the days leading up to the house move, the move itself, and then the unpacking, not to mention trying to keep up with work or helping your family, and exploring your new neighborhood, it can be days before you eat properly once the process starts. Whether this is because you are too stressed, you don’t have the time, or you’ve packed your kitchen up (or not yet unpacked it at the other end), you’ll feel unwell if it goes on too long, and you will have mood swings and many other physical responses too.
No matter what, don’t forget to eat. Having takeout and microwave meals isn’t ideal, but it’s better than nothing, and ensure that you get your kitchen ready as soon as you can so you can start being healthy again in your new place. The longer you are out of your usual routine, the harder it will be to feel comfortable getting back into it again.
Go Outside
One of the best things you can do to make yourself feel better and enhance your wellbeing is to go outside. This form of self-care means that you not only breathe in the fresh air, but you also have to slow down and even stop what you’re doing, leave the house, and go out.
Even if you’re only in the fresh air for a few minutes, your mind will start to calm, your breathing will be deeper, and you’ll feel instantly more relaxed. If you can go for a walk, that’s even better. When you go back in, you’ll feel much more energized and ready to pack (or unpack) another box.
