Even with the best laid plans, change can happen within
those! In your own mind, with your partner and family, and with us, there could
be the best made plan ever. And then, one day you decide you just can’t do that
closet you said you would go through. Or you just can’t haul that box up the
stairs yourself. Or you just need to talk. Or maybe you just need a hug.
We do make changes to make things “better”, but a big part
of making a change is that we are letting go of something. As we let go, there
can be some pain or sadness. It is important to feel that, actually, as not
only does it make us human, but it lets us feel more fully the importance of
what we are doing. It allows us to free up something inside ourselves to let something
new happen for ourselves.
There is no situation or plan that requires any suffering.
One of our favorite moments is when, tired from packing and processing
themselves, we arrive to start packing, and the client plops down with a cup of
tea to watch us work! It is actually really helpful and important at times, for
their well being, and so that they can answer questions we may have for them
about items, and also just to connect and maybe tell stories about the items
being packed. We really enjoy being with our clients.
Some people like to plan to be present on move day; others
go shopping and to lunch then come back to their home at the new place in the
late afternoon! There are so many ways to approach a change.
Many people plan big moves months in advance, so they have
time to thin out items before a move. Others decide it is time, trust us to do
a logical downsizing for them, and move more quickly. Whatever the situation
is, change can happen within the situation! Just be sure to communicate what you
need and how others can help you.
Most of us have more help available to us than we realize,
whether it’s friends to have dinner with when our kitchens are packed or
marketing directors who want to help us have that great new color on our new
walls. We just need to ask. And what goes around comes around, as later it may
be you hosting the friends who’s kitchen is all packed for their move! And of course, we at Simply Change are here, too; so many people don't yet know there is help like our's available, to help with the hundreds of details.
The key is being in touch and letting people know what is
going on for you. Most people really want to help and care, and many are so
busy taking care of what’s in front of them. Especially when you are going
through something big, stay connected to others and ask for anything you need.
