A house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
“You don’t have to wait until you’re unpacked and settled to relax. The best time to have a happy move is to start preparing now.” ~ Devra Ann Jacobs, author/agent Dancing Word Group Agency
Do You remember your very first move to a new home? Was it A Happy Move? Most of us would answer with a resounding “NO! It was a nightmare!” But what if… it could be A Happy Move? What if… a book shared everything you need to know before and after the boxes are packed? Does this sound like a dream come true? Read on and then enjoy the Dreaming Healing Video Podcast at the bottom of the article for your viewing pleasure.
Moving Expert author/agent Devra Jacobs shares everything you need to know to make it A HAPPY MOVE in her new book (Beyond Words, 2024.) https://dancingwordgroup.com/
According to research, moving is one of the most stressful life events, and on average, 15.3 million American households move each year. Whether across the country, going abroad, or just down the street, preparing for (and controlling!) every detail of the moving process can be overwhelming.
The term for the fear of moving or just leaving your home is Agoraphobia.
It is a type of anxiety disorder. Moving is anxiety-inducing. A person with Agoraphobia is afraid to leave environments they know or consider to be safe. In severe cases, a person with Agoraphobia believes their home to be the only safe environment. They may avoid leaving home for days, months, or even years. Can you imagine how difficult a move would be for them? Perhaps moving is just as fearful for you. Help is here in this Video Podcast interview.
Some ways people successfully cope with Agoraphobia include breathing exercises during anxiety or progressive muscle relaxation- a systemic way to release tension in your body physically and finally, be prepared by reading A Happy Move.
Having experienced 29 of her own moves, Devra Jacobs understands firsthand what it takes to make the challenges of relocating more manageable—and how to enjoy the process along the way. After the live audience heard how many moves Devra made in the United States and overseas, one listener asked, “How many more moves before you set up a permanent home?” and “Are you planning to ever settle down?” Both audience questions help explain why Devra is the perfect person to help anyone who is considering moving down the street in the same neighborhood to Down Under in Australia.
We all experience a change in our lives, and we seldom forget a move, especially if we have not planned well. If we don’t have written guidance, we can find the moving process full of very expensive mistakes that turn out to be a waste of time and money.
Please raise your hand and say “Yes!” if you want to waste time and money. (Crickets!)
Okay, then, let’s talk about the birth of the book A Happy Move: Everything You Need to Know Before and After the Boxes are Packed by agent/author Devra Jacobs and Brit Elders, available on Amazon, published by Beyond Words, and distributed by Simon & Schuster.
“I was talking to the publisher about a client’s book, and the subject of the publisher’s pending move came up, so I gave some advice.
“You need to write a book about moving.” the publisher said.
“So I did. They published it. And here it is,” Devra said, holding up A Happy Move: Everything You Need to Know Before and After the Boxes are Packed for the audience to see.
It is a spiral-bound book filled with move worksheets like Your General Physician-allergies-Name of Doctor-Name of Clinic, etc….And General Physicians for Your Spouse/Partner/Children and even pets. Quick Checklists provide an at-a-glance overview of things to address soon after your move.
There are so many things to take care of in a move that the whole process can be quite daunting. During the interview Devra shares tips on how to pack up all your possessions to renting and driving a moving truck to reconnecting your services.
Moving can be easier than you imagined with a plan and some guidance.
When I think of moving, chaos enters my mind. Lists are a great way to avoid stress. Devra likes to have before, during, and after lists, and A Happy Move provides everything you need to add to those lists.
As a guest on Dreaming Healing, Devra Jacobs speaks to:
- personal experiences and lessons learned along the way,
- most common stressors that occur while moving,
- resources for finding the right home and neighborhood,
- tips for keeping costs down and more effective,
Devra also answered live audience questions.
- “Is it easier to travel with children or pets?” and “Have you had to give up owning pets because of constant moving?” Devra explained the importance of “pet homework” because “some pets cannot legally cross state lines” and how best to “rehome” them.
- What was your worst move experience? “Moving during a hurricane.”
- How do you keep up with your mail?”
The point of this article is…moving to a new home doesn’t need to be difficult. A new home signifies a new start. When you turn the key to your new house, you turn the page to a new chapter in life. Enjoy yours!
Enjoy Dreaming Healing with Devra Ann Jacobs- A Happy Move: Everything You Need to Know Before and After the Boxes are Packed. ahappymove.com.
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