Goals for Moving to Another Place

[ysabetwordsmith]

A friend and I got to talking about life changes, particularly moving, and I recalled seeing many lists of important or useful things to do after a move. This is one of those life events that can totally upend your regular goal setup, especially if you didn't anticipate the move when you made your goals. It is 100% okay to change your goals in response to changing circumstance, and better than beating up on yourself for not meeting outdated goals. So here are some ideas for goals before, during, and after a move...


Goal-setting for a Move

Moving Resolutions and How to Achieve Them
* Moving Resolutions Chart
* Sample Moving Resolutions Chart

Moving and Removals -- WikiHow

New Home Goals: Plan for Your Dream Move! -- Laura Wucher

Your complete move-in checklist


Long-distance Moves

A Checklist for Moving Out of State

How to Move to Another Country ASAP in 10 Steps

Moving for a Fresh Start: A Guide to Starting Over

Moving to a New City: The Complete 2026 Relocation Guide

Moving To A New Country: The Complete Checklist

Moving Out Of State? 31 Things To Keep In Mind

Moving to a New City: The Complete 2026 Relocation Guide

Weathering the Elements: 9 Tips for Moving to a Different Climate


Other Types of Moves

A Grown Up's Guide to Moving Back in With Your Parents

How to Move Quickly: 10 Tips for a Last Minute Moving

Making a Move in Midlife: How Relocation Can Redefine Your Lifestyle, Career, and Goals

Moving with a Baby: Top Tips for a Smooth Relocation

Moving To Be Closer to Family: What to Know Plus Top Tips

Moving During the School Year: A Guide for Parents and Students

The Senior Citizen's Complete Guide to Moving

SMART Goals for Young Adults Moving Out for the First Time

The Ultimate Guide to Moving to College

Your Comprehensive Guide to Moving for a New Job (Without All That Stress)


Before a Move

21 Things to Do Before Moving Day (+ Easily Forgotten Things!)

23 Packing and Moving Tips from Someone Who Has Moved 40+ Times!

9 Tips to Make Moving as Stress-Free as Possible

How to Prepare for Moving Your Home


During a Move

9 Actionable Tips to Help Cope with the Stress of Moving

Moving Day Checklist: What to Do Before the Truck Arrives

Moving Day Final Check: Essential Checklist for a Smooth Move

Moving Day Survival Guide: What to Keep With You


After a Move

7 Things You Need to Do to Feel Settled in a New Home

7 Tips for Discovering Your New Neighborhood

9 Ways to Use the Internet to Make Friends After You Move

10 Tips to Adjust to Your New City After Relocation

10 Ways to Help You Adjust after Moving

11 Ways To Meet Friends After Moving To A New City

20 essential things to do after moving into a new house

21 Tips To Help You Settle Into Your New Home

How To Create A New Routine After Relocating

How to Quickly Learn Your Way Around A New Place

You've Moved: Now What? -- Moving Buddy


Moving is a huge task. Break it down as much as you can. Checklists help to remember things. Give yourself credit for everything you do! Making a list is goal. Each tip you find helpful to do can be a goal. Reward yourself for doing the hard things, and choose experiences rather than buying more things to move. A purchased or printable planner may help track steps.

See also the list of Alternatives. This includes goals that are simple, easy, or fun as well as ways to divert from goals altogether. In particular, the punchcard format (do X for Y times) lends itself very well to things like "Walk or bike around the new neighborhood" or "Find one local store."

Comments

[jake67jake]

As someone who has moved too many times to count... Moving SUCKS.

Thankfully, I've been in both a stable relationship and location for 18 years now. But prior to that? UGH and UGH some more.

Yes ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

Moving absolutely does suck. It sucks slightly less if you can find a good outline to follow, and help from friends with experience.

It's also a good prompt for today's Poetry Fishbowl on "Help That's Actually Helpful" if that appeals. I haven't got the post up yet but it's in progress for my blog.

Re: Yes ...

[jake67jake]

I absolutely suck at prompts, but I did create one on moving because I know you will write a fantastic story/poem (the 2 are interchangeable to me most of the time) for it.

[kat_lair]

Seeing as I'm likely moving back to Finland from UK within the next 12-18 months, I'm bookmarking this post. Thank you.

You're welcome!

[ysabetwordsmith]

I'm happy I could help.

Yeah, Finland seems to be more functional than UK, at least in the present circumstances.