Moving can be a bitter-sweet experience. You’re excited about finally making the move, but at the same time facing the fear of the uncertainties possibly lurking around your new home. But you’ll get to feel much better once you’ve taken steps to eliminate such uncertainties when settling in.
The first uncertainty to deal with is whether you’ll ever be able to settle in fully and re-create that homely atmosphere in your new home. The best way to deal with this is to embrace the uncertainty, and permit yourself to take as long as possible to fix yourself up.
Here are a few other crucial tips to deal with the uncertainties of settling into a new home.
Check your delicate belongings first:
Once you’ve offloaded your boxes, make sure that items that are more susceptible to damage are in perfect condition. Check your electronics to make sure they’re working fine. Ensure your glassware, artwork, and frail furniture are all intact. Make sure your home inventory is thoroughly audited.
Set up your utilities and functional space
Next, you need to put things in place to help you ease into your routine. Set up your closet, arrange your kitchen and bathroom, fix up the lights and power outlets, and set up your bed. You’ll find it less overwhelming to unpack your belongings gradually over time if you can easily make yourself a meal, dress up for work, and carry out your routine.
Fill the air with ambrosial smells
A good smell around the home enhances the warmth and ambience of your home and makes you feel more relaxed. The spicy aroma of your favourite meal, the refreshing smell of air freshener, or even the enchanting smell of your cologne can help you ease in more smoothly. A rank smell can worsen the discomfort and stress you’re already feeling.
Recreate familiar spaces
Next, you want to set up the sights and sounds that are most symbolic of home to you. Set up your home theatre and even alarm clock, hang up your favourite artworks on the walls, bring your favourite items to the fore.
Arrange your paperwork
You also don’t want to take too long to attend to legal matters and permits related to your move, since they’re time-sensitive. Also store all your important documents and papers neatly.
If you moved to a different state or country, make sure you’ve properly arranged for your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and even voter’s card, if applicable.
Get acquainted with your new neighbourhood
Meet people around your new community, and get involved in social and volunteering activities there.
Build your Rolodex of emergency and handymen contacts
Do you have a technician or electrician to call on when something breaks down in your new home?
