Feeling stressed and confused while trying to plan for an upcoming move? To help eliminate negative emotions and to provide you with more direction, here are four ways to reduce stress leading up to your local- or long-distance move:   If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you need to take a few deep breaths and realize that this process is going to be a marathon—not a sprint. That said, it’s in your best interest to take it one day at a time and to continue living in the “present moment,” or else emotional distress will fog your ability to make wise decisions. Make sure you stay calm, and gain more clarity by putting together an organized plan.