How to Motivate for a Move

Moving can test the boundaries of what you are capable of in your personal life. It tests your relationships, motivation and general sanity. There is so much more on the surface of moving than just throwing stuff in boxes. It is a matter of transplanting your life to a whole different location.

There is no real way to make moving easy unless you have a boat load of cash to hire some to do everything for you, but I can offer some tips to ultimately make the move a little bit easier for you. The main secret is finding motivation to work on the move every single day as much as possible. The sooner you start getting everything the done the less of a stressful rush there is at the end. So here are some great ways to find motivation to work on your move everyday.

1. Take small steps. Each day make a list of the projects that you want to get done. A daily to-do list shows you that the things you need to get done are achievable. There is also a special satisfaction from crossing things off that list. Perhaps even give yourself a small reward each time you cross something off the list.

2. Commit via social media, texting, chatting, etc. If you have a project that you need to tackle, commit to that goal on social media to hold yourself to it. Perhaps even tell a friend or family member that you know will bug you for an update on your progress. Important note: Asking someone who lives with you -especially a spouse- can be a bad idea, because it can be perceived as nagging with someone you are too close to.

3. Focus on the positive. If you think about all the negatives of the move you are going to drive yourself crazy. Instead, remind yourself of all the benefits you will achieve by moving. Maybe even print of a sheet to post on the fridge or somewhere else you look a lot to constantly remind you of all the benefits of moving.

4. Get excited. Once you start focusing on the benefits, try to actually amp yourself up for the move. It is easier to achieve our goals when we are actually excited for the end results.

5. Read about moving, decorating, etc. Sometimes reading a blog or a book about your goal can inspire you with new ideas and aspects of moving. Perhaps you can start planning on cool new ways you can re-organize and/or re-decorate your new home.

6. Recruit friends or family to help. When you invite some over to help, you'll definitely be committed to actually working on the project at hand. Pick a specific project that you can get done together, and perhaps finish it off with a bottle of wine and/or meal.

7. Sign yourself up for a new class and/or activity at the new home base. If you are moving a long-distance, signing up for an activity can give you something to look forward to once the move is finally over. It can also help you make new friends and connections in the area.

8. Don't be too hard on yourself. Even if you have a day that you slip-up by not getting anything done, don't beat up on yourself. When we are hard on ourselves it can create a cycle where we focus on being too critical instead of actually getting things done. Try to re-direct that energy into getting things done tomorrow instead of being hard on yourself.