HOW TO HANDLE THE STRESS OF MOVING
As an expert in Stress Management Dr. Robert Pike
from Pike Chiropractic Healing Center in Keswick shares with us some tips
to improve our moving experience by reducing the amount of stress we feel.
Wayne Winch and his team with comments by Dr. Bob Pike collaborate in this blog to elevate
your moving experience to the next level!
All Comments from Dr. Bob Pike are highlighted in Blue!
Moving is a very stressful life
event. Recent studies show it can be as stressful as divorce and dealing with
the death of a loved one. These are a few reasons why we feel stress when
moving:
1. Loss of
Security: Moving
disrupts your normal routine and generates feelings of uncertainty and insecurity.
When we make a move we are giving up known levels of security and trading them
for the unknown. A very common type of tension is FEAR of the unknown! We can defeat it
by embracing it as a new friend.
2. Packing: As we pack up our years of accumulated
belongings, we are forcing ourselves to review our lives. We may find old
photographs, mementos, letters or clothing that remind us of years gone by that
can trigger both positive and negative responses. Another
emotional barrier that can be reframed as a kind of graduation ceremony. An
initiation into your next chapter of life!
3. Loss of Support: Old communities provide stability
and support. We know the schedule of local amenities and the location of places
that are routine within our lives. We have developed relationships with
neighbours and teachers. We have made friends.
This very
strong foundation will actually provide you with the launching pad needed to
successfully take off and navigate through the challenges in your move!
Moving is stressful, but it does help to become
aware of the internal sources of your stress. Knowing the sources can
help us find solutions to overcome the stress of moving as quickly as possible.
Tips to
make your move less stressful with Dr.
Pike’s perspective added!
1. Be prepared - Advance planning and organization
will make your move go smoother. Make sure you have all your closing day
paperwork with you in a file. Put aside a little money for forgotten little
extras like bubble wrap and coffee for helpers. Acknowledge
yourself for summoning the stamina and initiative to make the decision to
deliberatly change your life. Recognize your self for being totally responsible
to your ideal life vision! The biggest stress of life is our failure to
consistently recognize our own value and uniqueness!
2. Don't
forget to eat -
Health and Nutrition plays a very big role in our ability to cope with stress.
Know local dining options, you are not going to want to cook for your family on
moving day, treat yourself to a meal out, or order a meal in, but do not forget
to eat! What a great idea! My suggestion
would be to do this on a regular basis to bond with each other and the new
neighbourhood too! Family time is always a healthy choice!
3. Find
care for Kids -
Enlist in the help of family to watch children while you are sorting and moving
boxes initially. Children should not be removed from the process of moving
entirely, but perhaps a visit with Grandma during your initial loading can help
keep you focused on the task at hand. Brilliant strategy!
4. Relax - Your mindset can really play havoc
on your emotions on moving day and if you can't view the move as a positive
experience you will have trouble shaking the tension that can build up. Seeing your move as positive evidence of your commitment to manifest
your best life experience will empower you with inspiration for your personal
journey...I very healthy state!
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Stress
Relief services at Pike Chiropractic
Healing Center
Sometimes the stress of moving can linger for a few
weeks to a few months depending on the length of your move or the distance of
your relocation. These feelings of insecurity and anxiety can affect your
everyday life and should not be ignored.
Dr. Pike has identified 7 key strategies
to reduce stress by
increasing life:
- Have you
ever thought that you live through your nervous system? Keep yours healthy
with regular chiropractic spinal checkups
- Good
posture, proper spinal hygiene and regular spinal subluxation checkups are
the secret to a strong body with full function including a healthy heart,
immune and digestive systems.
- Right
thinking and a creative attitude is totally essential to success in your
move and in life!
- Proper
nutrition reduces fast food chemical toxicity buildup and ensures proper
cellular building materials are available for when you need them.
- Regular
specific exercise is a discipline that will pay off big time! Just ask
Wayne.
- Adequate rest is essential to allow needed repair and healing of the
physical body during sleep.
- Proper
hydration of the body means drinking half your body weight in ozs of water
during the days activities.
Dr. Bob invites anybody seeking
increased vitality to handle lingering feelings of stress after a move to call
or visit him at his office. He offers The
Health Orientation Class every Thursday night at 7:15pm: This is a
great opportunity to introduce yourself and learn a little more about these 7
key health habits and how they can help you feel less stressed and improve your
overall health and well-being.
For more information on stress management, visit Pike Chiropractic Healing Center in
person, or visit their website at www.pikechiropractic.com
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