How to Cope With Moving Cross Country

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One of the most stressful events in one's life is moving cross country. You may or may not have a job lined up, you are bound to spend wads of cash, and you will have to adjust to a new town and lifestyle. No wonder moving is considered to be a life-altering event! But, with a few key tips and pointers, you'll be able to adjust in no time at all.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

A moving truck or U-haul
Enough saved cash
Internet access
A friend or relative to help you
Patience
Determination

Step1

Prepare, prepare, prepare. Know where you're moving to and what you can and cannot bring. Research your new community on the Internet and if possible, have a job lined up before you make the move.

Step2

Begin early. Make appointments with realtors and fly in to visit your new home, town, or apartment. Take a walk around town. Ask locals where they like to go and what they like to eat. Introduce yourself when you're out and about.

Step3

Save as much cash as you possibly can. Moves are expensive. Have enough saved for broker's fees, several months of rent or security deposits, a moving truck, new furniture and gas. You never know what will come up when you move into a new home or apartment.

Step4

Bring along a trusted friend or relative. Bring someone for mental and physical support. Not only will you need their help for packing and unpacking, you'll want some familiarity when you move into a new neighborhood.

Step5

Move with a friend. If your best friend wants a new start at life, enlist them to move with you. Become roommates. Look for jobs together. Go out to nightclubs in your new town together. If it's feasible, moving with someone is much easier than going at it alone.

Step6

Make it fun. Instead of viewing your move as a negative or frightening life change, see things with the glass half full. Think of all the new people you'll meet, the new places you'll visit, and the exciting life waiting for you cross country.

Tips & Warnings

Always bring a map and research information with you throughout your travels to your new home.
Never move last-minute. Give yourself time to research, visit a place, and really make a solid decision.