An international move often feels overwhelming as early as the planning process. There are so many different considerations to juggle, tickets to book, and timelines to sync up with everyone involved. But moving overseas is also an exciting new chapter in your life, one filled with new possibilities and the opportunity to immerse yourself in a different part of the world.
To help your global relocation feel less like a chore and more like an adventure, Overseas Packers & Shippers are here to help. As seasoned international removalists, we’ve helped numerous Australians transport their lives abroad. We handle the logistics and heavy lifting so you can focus on the excitement of starting fresh on the other side of the world.
With the right mindset and support, your move can actually feel like the start of a grand adventure.
Dealing with the Emotional Burden of Moving Overseas
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/phmigrate/comments/1cb4r81/how_does_one_emotionally_and_mentally_prepare_for/
As this Reddit user mentions, the people in your life are the hardest things to leave behind when moving overseas. A lot of the stress you feel during a global relocation comes from the emotional burden of having to say goodbye to loved ones who may now be living thousands of kilometers away.
That’s why it is important to remain present with your loved ones while you remain in your home country. While planning for a move is time consuming, do your best to organise plenty of quality time with your friends and family in the weeks and months leading up to your moving day. This way, when you are feeling homesick in your new country, you can think back fondly on these memories while using modern technology to keep those connections alive.
Taking steps to deal with the emotional burden of moving will help to reduce the overall stress of the process.
Give Your Fears a Name
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/expats/comments/12pfc67/how_to_get_over_the_gripping_fear_of_moving_abroad/
On the topic of stress, a lot of the time our fear around moving overseas is made worse when we push it down and don’t address it. Thankfully, there are ways to face your fears and start enjoying your new life abroad. According to this Reddit user, some of these strategies may include:
- Organise regular video calls with your family back in your home country.
- Join community meetups and local social media pages to make new friends
- Find ways to explore your hobbies in your new home to meet like-minded people
- Explore your new surrounds
One you name your fears, you can start finding ways to turn this new chapter of your life into an adventure. Instead of worrying about where your things will go once they land, look into overseas shipping options. And if you can’t move in right away, consider local storage options until you’re settled.
Treating it as an Adventure
There will be moments when you feel completely out of place in your new home. But when you see the world with curiosity, the best parts of relocating overseas really start to shine through.
There’s freedom in letting go of the expectation that life will carry on exactly as it did back home. The shift can actually be the most rewarding part of the move. Getting help from a professional overseas moving company like Overseas Packers & Shippers means you won’t be juggling customs forms and shipping times on top of it all.
Ready to Say Yes to the Adventure?
Moving overseas doesn’t have to be only stressful. With the right support, a bit of perspective, and the freedom to feel everything from nervous to thrilled, you can enjoy the process.
Contact us at Overseas Packers & Shippers to find out how we can make your move smoother, safer, and a whole lot more exciting.
