Studies say moving ranks right behind divorce and death on the stress scale. So with my moving day right around the corner (or, let's be real, sneaking up on me), it's no wonder I was feeling a mirage of emotions: stress, excitement, joy, confusion, to name a few. Mostly, the thought of unpacking filled me with overwhelming dread.
But I had a realization: Why did moving have to be scary? Why couldn't it be a fun, exciting, and—most importantly—controlled experience?
In order to combat the negative feelings I was having, I did something slightly drastic to turn the dread into joy: I scheduled a housewarming party approximately 30 days after my move-in date. I set strict rules: no small get-togethers, no champagne toast (except with my boyfriend a.k.a. roommate)—until our job was accomplished.
I'm happy to say it worked: By having a deadline on the calendar to look forward to, I was able to stay positive and reward myself properly when all was said and done.
Here's how I did it:
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