Moving is an exciting and stressful transition that most people will go through at least a couple times in their life. It can make you wonder if you’re doing the right thing, and it can make you feel like there are so many things you have to do before your new life even begins. The good news is that moving is actually not as hard as it looks, and there are many simple things that you can do to make the process go more smoothly.
You should start by deciding where you want to move. If you live in a city, then it might be easier than if you live in the country or on an island. If your new home is close enough to your old home that you can drive there every day (or more), then it might be worth looking into how long it will take for everything to get loaded up into the car, unpacked at your new place, etcetera…
Next, figure out what kind of transportation options are available for getting all of those boxes from one place to another place. This could mean renting a moving truck or hiring movers who specialize in this sort of thing—it depends on how much stuff there is and where each item needs to go.
- “I have learned that if you must leave a place that you have lived in and loved and where all your yesteryears are buried deep, leave it any way except a slow way — leave it the fastest way you can. Never turn back and never believe that an hour you remember is a better hour because it is dead. Passed years seem safe ones, vanquished ones, while the future lives in a cloud, formidable from a distance.” ― Beryl Markham, “West with the Night”
- “I love moving. I love new houses. I’m always looking for somewhere else.” — Elisabeth Hurley“Man maintains his balance, poise, and sense of security only as he is moving forward.” -Maxwell Maltz
- “I’m cleaning out the past, Packing up the present, And preparing for a much better future.” — Unknown
- “There’s nothing more exciting than moving into your new home.” — Unknown
- “Here’s to a new home, new adventure, new memories.” — The Wilders
- “What’s the point of being stuck in a single home for the rest of your life? We have to keep moving and changing in order to grow.” — Unknown
- “Dare to be brave. Move out of your old house, and leave everything behind to start anew. You’ll be surprised at the great things life will have in store for you.” — Unknown
- “Let your home be your mast and not your anchor.” — Kahlil Gibran
- “Home is where everyone comes for respite and rest, but if a home environment does not provide what we need, then we’ll start to seek it elsewhere.” — Nicoline Ambe, Being Dad
- “Packing and moving house is nowhere near as hard as unpacking and settling down.” — Unknown
- “People get rid of plenty when they move. Sometimes, they’re changing not just places but their personalities as well.” ― Colson Whitehead, “The Nickel Boys”
- “Every time we left a place, I felt the things that happened there being wiped clean.” — Melissa Albert, “The Hazel Wood”
- “As corny as it sounds, to me, home is where the heart is… So moving houses is just another way in which I get to experience life.” — Ellen DeGeneres
- “When you’re safe at home, you wish you were having an adventure; when you’re having an adventure, you wish you were safe at home.” — Thorton Wilder
- “No man can really succeed if he doesn’t move away from where he was born.” — Unknown
- Everybody has talent, it’s just a matter of moving around until you’ve discovered what it is.” -George Lucas
- “If your world doesn’t allow you to dream, move to one where you can.” -Billy Idol
- “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” -Henry Ford
- “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” -Walt Disney
- “All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.” -Benjamin Franklin
- “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” -Dale Carnegie
- “If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.” -Seth Godin
- “The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be the beginning.” -Ivy Baker Priest
- Change is a great and horrible thing, and people love it or hate it at the same time. Without change, however, you just don’t move.” -Marc Jacobs
- “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” -Albert Einstein
- “Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goals.” -LL Cool J
- “The thing about limitations is that they are only true as long as you believe in them. So, instead of believing in your limitations, start believing in yourself.” – Jay Shetty
- “There’s no time for regrets. You’ve just got to keep moving forward.” -Mike McCready
- “Life is a moving, breathing thing. We have to be willing to constantly evolve. Perfection is constant transformation.” -Nia Peeples
- “Wherever you go, go with all your heart!” -Confucius
- “There is no standing still because time is moving forward.” -Greg Lake
- “Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” -Conrad Hilton
- “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change” -Albert Einstein
- “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” -Harriet Tubman
- “As soon as anyone starts telling you to be “realistic,” cross that person off your invitation list.” – John Eliot
- “Never too old, never too bad, never too late, never too sick to start from scratch once again.” – Bikram Choudhury
- “I find that the best way to do things is to constantly move forward and to never doubt anything and keep moving forward, if you make a mistake say you made a mistake.” -John Frusciante
- “Happiness doesn’t have just one address.” -Anonymous
- “Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” -Brian Tracy
- “I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on the earth. Then I ask myself the same question.” -Harun Yahya
One thing to keep in mind is that moving takes time, so don’t be afraid to take it slowly as you adjust to your new space. You may also find that some aspects of your old life are easier than others—you might even find that some aspects of your new life are easier than others!
Don’t forget about the people who care about you while you’re making this transition: family, friends, and coworkers should all support each other during this difficult time. It’s okay to ask for help if you need it—and remember: there’s no shame in admitting when something isn’t working out!
