Moving is a great way to open up one’s mind and practice focusing one’s attention without the constant thought patterns. 
Practising mindfulness frees our mind from thoughts about the old residence and makes our minds less anxious.

Moving To A New Place

As you unpack your stuff, use this golden chance to keep only the essential stuff and completely declutter your new home. Don’t hold stuff that keeps you tied to the past. 
Do not be overwhelmed with the piled up work. Practice deep breathing, reflecting on the present moment and gratitude.

Thinking of A New Beginning

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Sam Kalda</figcaption></figure>“Moving is a great opportunity to practice mindfulness meditation: to focus our attention without judgment, on the here and now. It can free our mind from thoughts of loss for the places we left, or fears about the future. With a to-do list that keeps growing, we might think we are too busy for this, but being mindful can actually help us be more productive and alert.” — <a href="http://www.jaskiranprasad.com/" title="" rel="noopener noreferrer" dir="ltr"> Kiran Prasad</a>, author of “A Mindful Move: Feel at Home Again.”<BLOCKQUOTE>Keep only what you need, use or love when decluttering your home. Holding on to items just because of their ties to another place can keep you stuck in the past.Pause for a moment if you are overwhelmed by your to-do list. Take a moment to notice some basic sensations, like the ebb and flow of your breath, or the feeling of your feet on the ground. When you arrive at your new home, cultivate gratitude. Look for the positive aspects of your new surroundings, and try not to romanticize the home you are leaving behind. Repeat the affirmation “I am here now” to ground you to the present if thoughts should wander to the past or future. Explore what the new area has to offer, like a tourist on an extended vacation. Use all your senses to take it in.It’s great to know that we can be present during a move and savor our new environment. The present moment is really all there is.</BLOCKQUOTE>Advertisement

Explore what the new area has to offer, like a tourist on an extended vacation. Use all your senses to take it in.

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“Moving is a great opportunity to practice mindfulness meditation: to focus our attention without judgment, on the here and now. It can free our mind from thoughts of loss for the places we left, or fears about the future. With a to-do list that keeps growing, we might think we are too busy for this, but being mindful can actually help us be more productive and alert.” — <a dir="ltr" href="http://www.jaskiranprasad.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="">Kiran Prasad </a>, author of “A Mindful Move: Feel at Home Again.”

Keep only what you need, use or love when decluttering your home. Holding on to items just because of their ties to another place can keep you stuck in the past. Pause for a moment if you are overwhelmed by your to-do list. Take a moment to notice some basic sensations, like the ebb and flow of your breath, or the feeling of your feet on the ground. When you arrive at your new home, cultivate gratitude. Look for the positive aspects of your new surroundings, and try not to romanticize the home you are leaving behind.

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