Relocation stress is extremely common. Moving is a challenging life transition and is one of the top stressors. Yet often it’s hard to find resources to deal with the transition, in direct contrast to other experiences like divorce or bereavement. Scroll down to watch a video summarizing the 3 myths that make the situation even […]
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Relocation Tips: The 2 Year Window for Your Identity Shift
Today’s Wall Street Journal included an article about identity shift. The author’s main point is that you need at least two years to make a successful transition. The article talked about stress associated with divorce and job loss, but relocation can be even more stressful. One difference is that you can’t say, “Let’s do nothing […]
“All I want for Christmas is … solitude.”
Note: I wrote this article awhile back. It was published in a couple of small town newspapers. This year I thought I’d share with my readers. Single people, especially those new to a community, experience a unique social challenge as holidays approach. Holiday conversation dies when we enter the room. Hovering in the air is […]
Relocation checklist, last part
This post is the last in a series of three, commenting on a post by famed career writer Penelope Trunk. One recommendation is, “Move to an inexpensive city if you want to start a company.” This recommendation has some merit because you DO want to keep expenses low. However, there’s a trade-off. When I began […]
Relocation Checklist, continued.
This post continues the thread -a checklist based on a blog post by Penelope Trunk. Trunk’s second item is, ” Live where people have as much money as you do.” That’s worth considering, especially if you have children. When you buy the cheapest house on a wealthy block, your kids will have to deal with […]
Relocation Checklist: Does This One Make Sense?
Recently I came across a post by Penelope Trunk, the famous career writer. Never mind that I envy her fame and ability to be totally outrageous (alas, my life doesn’t include a stint as a volleyball player and a series of dramatic romantic scenarios – and I don’t write about family). She’s always got something […]