Moving? Pack an Emotional First Aid Kit
By Cathy Goodwin
From Making the Big Move: how to transform relocation into a creative life transition.
For a wilderness trek, you pack sunscreen, bandages, and insect repellent. When you relocate to a new home or a new job, you face loneliness and upheaval, not alligators or killer mosquitoes.
Here s what to include in your emotional first aid kit.
Coping phrases for frazzled moments.
“There is time to do whatever I need.”
“I will always have options.”
“No matter what happens, I know I can cope.”
Phone numbers of friends and family who will laugh or cry with you.
Photos of family, friends, special places, and pets
Tapes of meditation, inspiration and visualization.
DON T pack:
Wet blankets: Leave behind the “friends” who share horror stories. They ll smother your dreams.
Expensive treats: A maxed-out credit card creates stress. Think of small ways to reward yourself.
Things you always meant to do (you probably won t read War and Peace while waiting for the moving van to arrive).
Pack seasick tablets and you ll probably walk through a storm. Prepare for the worst and you ll probably wonder why you worried.
Details of each point can be found in Making the Big Move, originally published as a trade paperback, now available for instant download.
About The Author
Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D., is an author, speaker and career/business consultant, helping midlife professionals take their First step to a Second Career. http://www.cathygoodwin. The Skinny Moving Service: You Load, They Drive Log Cabin Kit-How Does It Work? Self Service Moving - The Intelligent Alternative to Professional Moving and Moving Truck Rental Benefits of Using a Kit Home Professional Installer or Building Supervisor The Top 5 Ways To Save Money When You Use A Moving Company For Relocation
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