Relocating a few times in your life is normal, but if you're in a certain occupation or profession, then you need to do it all the time—perhaps even every six months or so. The problem with this is that frequently moving can lead to grief, anxiety, and stress. The moment you lay down roots in one location, you have to move to another. For young children and teenagers, it can be an even worse experience. Military kids, for example, can often experience issues with stability and challenges with maintaining long-term friendships.
The good news, though, is that this guide is here to help. We look at
some evidence-based and practical methods you can use to cope with
relocations more effectively.
Plan ahead
The first thing you want to do is plan ahead. If you have a timeline for when you need to move several years into the future, then it can give you a heads up on when you need to pack, unpack, and settle down. You also want to research your future locations, including the neighbourhood, schools, and amenities that are in the local area. If you know what's there already, it can minimise the amount of shock you'll experience when you get there.
You also want to plan emotionally for what's happening, especially with your children. If you're constantly moving around, explaining to them that it's your lifestyle and acknowledging the effect that it might have on them is important.
Think more practically
Another thing you want to do is just think practically about your moves using a military moving company, for example, can be useful. If you have specialists on your side who understand the requirements for people who move regularly, then it can help. You can also use things like pallet storage if you have a home base or a town that you usually return to. This means you can take things out of storage while paying minimal rent while you are on the move around the world.
Take care of yourself
Constantly moving from one location to another can be draining, therefore you'll want to prioritize self-care. You can focus on things like nutrition and maintaining regular sleep, and you're putting yourself in a much better position. Many people who travel regularly have small daily rituals. For example, they might go for a walk, drink tea, listen to music, or play video games while on the move. All of these can really help with mental health and well-being.
Embrace new places
While it might sound strange, it's often a good idea to really embrace new places that you move to, even if you think you're going to be there for a short time. This helps humanise them. For example, you might go to local parks and shops, or you could walk around the neighbourhood. You could also go to food and local events to slot in with the lifestyle. When you have these experiences, you'll inevitably brush up against other people and build relationships to make you feel more grounded.
Plan ahead
The first thing you want to do is plan ahead. If you have a timeline for when you need to move several years into the future, then it can give you a heads up on when you need to pack, unpack, and settle down. You also want to research your future locations, including the neighbourhood, schools, and amenities that are in the local area. If you know what's there already, it can minimise the amount of shock you'll experience when you get there.
You also want to plan emotionally for what's happening, especially with your children. If you're constantly moving around, explaining to them that it's your lifestyle and acknowledging the effect that it might have on them is important.
Think more practically
Another thing you want to do is just think practically about your moves using a military moving company, for example, can be useful. If you have specialists on your side who understand the requirements for people who move regularly, then it can help. You can also use things like pallet storage if you have a home base or a town that you usually return to. This means you can take things out of storage while paying minimal rent while you are on the move around the world.
Take care of yourself
Constantly moving from one location to another can be draining, therefore you'll want to prioritize self-care. You can focus on things like nutrition and maintaining regular sleep, and you're putting yourself in a much better position. Many people who travel regularly have small daily rituals. For example, they might go for a walk, drink tea, listen to music, or play video games while on the move. All of these can really help with mental health and well-being.
Embrace new places
While it might sound strange, it's often a good idea to really embrace new places that you move to, even if you think you're going to be there for a short time. This helps humanise them. For example, you might go to local parks and shops, or you could walk around the neighbourhood. You could also go to food and local events to slot in with the lifestyle. When you have these experiences, you'll inevitably brush up against other people and build relationships to make you feel more grounded.
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