Moving households can happen any time of the year. I, myself am in the process of a very large move and it has been both stressful and exciting. However, here at the library there is a great collection of books to help get prepared. Whether you’re looking at travelling locally or abroad, the library can help you get ready for your move, wherever it may take you.
Late August and early September is a huge move time for young adults starting college or university. It is often a stressful period of adjustment, not having parents to cook, clean and watch over you. The freedom, however, is great. Cindy Babyn’s Moving Out! A Young Adult’s Guide to Living On Your Own is a resourceful book for all of you living on your own for the first time. It includes tips on how to take care of yourself, how to cook, and even what you will need in your new location. This is a great read to help ease the transition from your family’s home to your own.
A handbook that has been useful to me has been Rona Hart’s Preparing For Your Move Abroad: Relocating, Settling In, and Managing Culture Shock. Moving abroad can be stressful and a lot more work than moving within your own country. There are so many things you need to prepare for in order to be ready for such a large and tedious move. This book provides tips on how to make your international move as easy as possible and helps you with adapting to a new culture once you are there. Another helpful book on international moves is Living & Working in Australia: A Survival Handbook by David Hampshire. Australia and New Zealand are popular destinations for students and travelers alike. This book can help you if you are considering moving there or just planning to work or visit in the land down under.
Maybe you only need advice on how to begin the moving process. If this is the case, The Complete Idiot's Guide To Smart Moving by Dan Ramsey may be a good place to start. This book is full of useful tips and tricks on how to get your move organized and planned without breaking a sweat. Anything you could possibly ask will be found in this book. Or perhaps you need to move into a smaller space. If so, Downsizing Your Home With Style: Living Well In A Smaller Space by Lauri Ward can help you. It will show you how to pack your stuff, get rid of all the clutter, and make your smaller living area a beautiful place to live. Maybe you have already moved and need help adjusting to the change. Then Will This Place Ever Feel Like Home?: Simple Advice For Settling In After Your Move by Leslie Levine is the book for you. It will help you settle into your new place, adjust to the neighbourhood and provides tips on how to help your family and pets settle down and make your new house feel like a home.
If you’re thinking about moving or in the process of moving come check out these books at your Library. It may just take some stress off of your shoulders. When all is said and done, hopefully your move will be as easy as possible.
Eric Stein
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