Relocation Tips: The Moving Checklist For YOU, Not Your Moving Van
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”Relocation Changes Your Identity: 5 Tips” from http://www.RelocationStrategy.com By Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. http://www.MidlifeCareerSt rategy.com www.RelocationStrateg y.com
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Relocation is one of the most stressful life transitions, yet few articles offer tips to cope effectively. Your moving checklist will help you pack your boxes, but you also need a way to pack your life. Moving changes identity and relocation stress should be taken seriously.
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”Relocation Changes Your Identity:5 Tips”
fromhttp://www.RelocationStrategy.com
By Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. http://www.MidlifeCareerStrategy.com
www.RelocationStrategy.com
“2 years or more”
“After Divorce Or Job Loss Comes The Good Identity Crisis”
WSJ July 30, 2013
ALSO APPLIES TO RELOCATION!
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“Don’t make changes right away.”
Good advice but not feasible in a relocation!
You just made a BIG change
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Relocation Tip #1:Go slow!
Avoid long-term commitmentswhen possible.
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Relocation Tip #2:Find A Safe Confidante
Old friends disappear (in old and new location).
Find a friend, relative, coach or counselor who takes phone calls.
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Relocation Tip #3:Do something fun every day.
Get to know your new city.
Join groups for fun and growth (not expecting to make friends).
Walk the dog.
Watch movies and read books (avoid TV).
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Tip #4: Homesickness is normal.
You miss the LITTLE things.
Holidays and birthdays trigger memories.
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Tip #5: Keep a journal.
Track your progress. ‘
Example from WSJ article.Small steps add up.
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“Mistakes happen.”
Sometimes grass IS greener.
Give yourself 2 years to decide if you made a mistake.
Re-evaluate honestly.
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