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half day off. It’ll keep you focused on your moving to-dos and ready to focus when you do get back to
work.
Do: Keep Running-To Do Lists (One for Your Job and One for Your Move)
Whenever I have two major things I need to be focusing on, they sometimes like to play a little game
whereby my best ideas for one come when I’m supposed to be thinking about the other. As in, I’m on a
call and remember that my friends are headed over to help me pack, but I have no food in the house. I’ll
need to go to the store and get—wait, what was my client just saying? Your mind will inevitably wander
at work, so keep a notepad near your desk where you can jot down moving notes or to-dos. Same goes
if you begin thinking about a work project during the time you’ve carved out for packing. Write down
your idea on your work list or email it to yourself, but don’t let yourself curl up to the computer. Again,
part of having time and focus for your work during the workday is staying true to the move during
“move time.”
Don't: Let Your Home Become a Mess
Yes, at first glance this is laughable. After all, you’re moving. But let’s be honest: Saying “it gets worse
before it gets better” is an excuse, and it’s not helpful. Most of us need that moment when we come
home at the end of the day to take a deep breath and unwind. And for those of us who work from
home, enough said. Sure, there are boxes, but don’t use that an excuse to cut back on your normal
straightening. Do your dishes, put your laundry away, and take the extra step of assigning boxes and
piles to a designated area, so the rest of your place still feels like a normal living space. Another tip I
found helpful: Keep a donation box and find a local charity that will pick deliveries up from your home
Do: Take Care of Yourself
During a move, it’s easy to cut out cooking, sleeping, and working out (since we’ve already accepted that
work is a non-negotiable). But, believe me: There will come a time when your pots and dishes are
packed, so why get started on the all-delivery-pizza-all-the-time diet a moment sooner? And cutting
back your sleep to the point where you feel like a zombie at work just isn’t worth it. Whether it’s
committing to the minimum amount of sleep you need each night, having at least one healthy meal a
day, or meditating or jump-roping for 15 minutes, take care of yourself. You’ll be more productive at
work (and feel better in the long run). Remember, in just a few short weeks, you’ll be moved. In the
meantime, your job is to prevent this stressful time from bogging you down or taking you off track at
work. Remind yourself to keep a good, focused attitude no matter what you’re doing—and you’ll get
through it.
10.0 7 Ways to Reduce Stress during a Move
Moving is crazy and stressful. But there are ways to survive the process without prematurely growing
(more) grey hairs. Here are seven ways to manage your stress before, during, and after you’ve boxed up
your whole life and moved to your dream home.