When it comes to making big changes, like moving or downsizing,
there are an infinite number of ways to feel, be, and act when under the
pressure to make that change. Most people do it with ease and grace, some
become somewhat overwhelmed, but everyone makes it happen.
Our goal is to help everyone
have a smooth and easy transition, no matter what. Here are a few qualities we
have seen with clients that seems to make the move easier for everyone. We will
discuss them over the next few blogs:
1 1) Be
Honest
2 2) Be
Clear (Including Communication)
3 3) Have
a Plan
4 4) Ask
for Help When Needed
5 5) Rest
When Needed
6 6) Take
Time to Have Fun
First of all, be honest—mostly with yourselves first. Why are you making this move or change? What are your strengths and abilities at this point in your life? Where would it be beneficial to get help—even if you “could” do it—to not cause yourself too much physical or mental stress? It may be that you could still do the move yourself, and maybe have dozens of times in your life, but is that the best thing for you now?
Our bodies all get older: it’s
the law of human existence. How we age is up to us. The fact that you are
considering your options by considering having Simply Change help you is kudos
to your openness to what you may need now in your life.
You may be busy, such as
working parents with two young children. If you make this work, kudos to you.
And, your entire life may operate more smoothly with a few organizational
systems in place, such as childrens’ closets being organized and accessible to
them. As children age, new systems are needed to allow their independence and
learning, and you may or may not have time, energy, or experience for that. In
fact, would you rather be doing that, or spending one on one time with your
children?
One of the best examples of
honesty I have seen is a charming woman who has dementia. She has the most
wonderful smile and happy spirit, and she just says quite early in most
conversations that she has dementia and just wanted to let us know that. Her
husband patiently processed their house to prepare for a big move, and was also
honest that in many ways he needed help because it was too much to take on
himself. They both touched our hearts with their earnestness and honesty as
they made the transition from a large single family home where they had lived
for years to a smaller home in a retirement community.
Whatever change you want in
your life, being honest with yourself and others is a good first step. From
there, the accurate plan can begin to be made.
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