Relocation Tips: Relocating Strategies

What are some proven tips to make a relocation go as smoothly as possible?

Relocating can feel like an imminent car wreck – but it doesn't have to be that way. Whether moving your family is a treat – or a torture – depends a lot on the approach. The secret to avoiding stress is remaining positive, believing that moving is primarily a time of discovery, not regrets.

• Accentuate the positive. Be upbeat.
• Gather factual information on what can happen during a move and ways to deal with move-related events.
• Be flexible.

• Schedule family recreation time to get away from moving stress.
• Exercise regularly – it's a wonderful stress-buster.
• Seek support from friends and family.
• Eat regular, well-balanced meals. Hunger amplifies stress.

• Consider counseling for the adults and children if stress persists.
• Tap community resources to provide the family with information on vital services in the new community.
• Help the family members make new professional and social contacts.