Coping With the Stress of a Move

Coping With the Stress of a Move

Americans move 11.7 times on average throughout their lifetime, making moving to a new home a nearly universal experience. Here are tips for coping with the stress of a move.

The Psychology of Moving: Why Relocating Is So Stressful—and How to Cope

Moving is often listed as one of life’s most stressful events, right up there with job changes, divorce, and major illness. And yet, millions of people willingly move every year—chasing opportunity, downsizing, relocating for love, or simply looking for a fresh start. But no matter how exciting the destination may be, the process of getting there can leave even the most organized person feeling overwhelmed. What makes moving so emotionally taxin…