Why Moving May Be Just the Boost You Need

<article class="post-1871 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry" id="post-1871"><span class="entry-date">January 25, 2021</span><div class="entry-header center-block text-center"><h1 class="entry-title">Why Moving May Be Just the Boost You Need</h1><div class="shareBlock"><div class="shareTitle">Share</div><div class="shareIcons"><a aria-label="Twitter Share Link" class="twitter solid display-inline-block" data-tracking="Post,Social Post Link Clicked,Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/share?text=Why+Moving+May+Be+Just+the+Boost+You+Need&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgilliggroup.com%2Fblog%2Fwhy-moving-may-be-just-the-boost-you-need%2F" target="_blank"><span class="force-hidden">Twitter</span></a>
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<p>As we look back over the past year, we’ve certainly lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. After spending so much more time at home throughout the health crisis, some are wondering if they should move to improve their mental health and well-being. This is no surprise since the <em>U.S. Census Bureau</em> reported an increase in the percentage of adults with symptoms of anxiety and depression in a recent <a href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/01/young-adults-living-alone-report-anxiety-depression-during-pandemic.html?utm_campaign=20210113msacos1ccstors&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery"><em>Household Pulse Survey</em></a>.<span id="more-43752"></span></p>
<p>There’s logic behind the idea that making a move could improve someone’s quality of life. When people change their scenery, they often feel happier. Catherine Hartley, an <em>Assistant Professor</em> at <em>New York University’s Department of Psychology</em> and co-author of a <a href="https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2020/may/new-and-diverse-experiences-linked-to-enhanced-happiness–new-st.html">study</a> on how new experiences impact happiness, mentioned:</p>
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<p><em>“Our results suggest that people feel happier when they have more variety in their daily routines—when they go to novel places and have a wider array of experiences.”</em></p>
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<p>If you’re looking for a new experience, planning a move into a new home may be something you’ve started to consider more carefully. If so, you’re not alone. The <a href="https://www.unitedvanlines.com/newsroom/movers-study-2020"><em>2020 Annual National Movers Study</em></a> by <em>United Van Lines</em> shows:</p>
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<p><em>“<strong>For customers who cited COVID-19 as an influence on their move in 2020</strong>, <strong>the top reasons associated with COVID-19 were concerns for personal and family health and wellbeing (60%)</strong>; </em><em>desires to be closer to family (59%); 57% moved due to changes in employment status or work arrangement (including the ability to work remotely); <strong>and 53% desired a lifestyle change or improvement of quality of life</strong>.” </em></p>
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<p>So, if you’re thinking of moving this year to help boost your happiness factor, here are a few questions to ask yourself as you make your decision.</p>
<h4><strong>How’s the Weather?</strong></h4>
<p>Is the weather something that’s important to you? Does it have a tendency to impact your mood? The <em>World Population Review</em> <a href="https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/states-with-the-best-weather">shares</a>:</p>
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<p><em>“What states have the best weather? </em><em>When evaluating each state for temperature, rain, and sun, some states stand out. Although climate and weather preferences are personal and subjective, some criteria are considered to make up the best weather, according to Current Results:</em></p>
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<li><em>Comfortable temperatures from 63°F to 86°F for more than half of the year.</em></li>
<li><em>Dry weather with no more than 60 inches of rain per year.</em></li>
<li><em>Mostly clear skies with an average of sunshine for at least 60% of the year.”</em></li>
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<p>“Better weather” can mean different things to different people – some prefer the heat, others cooler temperatures, and some want to experience all four seasons. Think about what makes you feel happiest if you’re looking for a new location.</p>
<h4><strong>Should I Choose the City, Suburbs, or Country?</strong></h4>
<p>With the COVID-19 pandemic, some people are deciding to move to lower-density areas. Robert Dietz, <em>Chief Economist </em>at the <em>National Association of Home Builders </em>(NAHB), <a href="http://eyeonhousing.org/2021/01/top-posts-of-2020-suburban-shift-for-home-building/">mentions</a>:</p>
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<p><em>“The third quarter Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) reveals that <strong>a suburban shift for consumer home buying preferences in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating</strong> as telecommuting is providing consumers more flexibility to live further out within large metros or even to relocate to more affordable, smaller metro areas.”</em></p>
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<p>Can you work from home? Are you open to a longer commute in the future? If so, a move to the suburbs or even a quieter rural area may be a win for you. Or, if you’ve always dreamed of life in the city, now may be your chance to move into town.</p>
<h3><strong>Bottom Line</strong></h3>
<p>As we look beyond the trials of the pandemic, many are hoping for a new beginning, and that may mean moving. Let’s connect today to talk about your new goals and options in today’s market.</p>
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