Some moving tips: make a list of all the recurring bills, physical mail you receive, and once-in-a-while stuff (like the supplemental life insurance you pay once a year). Once you move you will need to make all those updates and you don't want to forget something important!
and a few tips I shared in an earlier post about moving:
1) know that the couple of months surrounding the move will be a challenge (worth it! - but hard). The packing up logistics are a slog and getting into a new city and figuring out how to do all the things you took for granted takes time (finding a grocery store that has your favorite stuff, lining up a new doctor, figuring out cable and internet)
2) all of this will require your mental and emotional energy. The amount of change will take a toll so build in some rest and recovery periods. Especially because you are also entering a new field - it might feel like your systems are on overdrive for a while. Listen to it and take cues on when you need to push pause and have a quiet day.
3) when I move to a new place I typically choose not to commit to anything ongoing for the first 6 months. Think: classes I need to attend every week, boards to serve on, recurring volunteer opportunities. The reason is I don't want to find myself in a place of overwhelm as I adjust to the change. It's absolutely fine to pop in and check out some new nonprofits, a fun fitness class, a meet-up that hits your interest, just don't sign yourself up for anything major for the first few months.
4) lastly - if you are like me - spreadsheets and lists are your friend! I keep a list of places I need to change addresses (bank, insurance, various accounts) and things I need to turn off when I move (electric, internet, etc). Especially if you are renting to start - make a list of these things and keep it somewhere safe, you'll need to pull it out the next time you head to a new spot.
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