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.

Disconnecting and packing electronics can be a mess if you don’t have a plan. All those cords, cables, wires, small components and fragile devices can break if not secured throughout the move. It can also be difficult to match them up correctly when you move into the new place if you’re not organized while packing. Here are some tips about how to best disconnect and pack your electronics before the move: Disconnecting Snap photos or sketch little diagrams demonstrating the intricate connections of your TV, cable box, computer, gaming system, stereo and other devices. Make sure there’s someone helping you when you move your TV away from the wall. Back up all computers or any

After finally making the settlement, there’s no doubt that you’re going to want to sleep over the first night at your new spot. Sometimes, there’s no other option than to put together some makeshift beds on the floor, especially if you’re making a long-distance move. But even if you’re moving locally, you still might want to bless the new home with your presence right off the bat. That might consist of having a few drinks, scarfing down some pizza and sleeping on the ground after the exhausting journey, but these are the moments that you’ll remember forever! There’s nothing like grindin’ it out and living the simple life for a few days before the place