Don't worry. Move happy.

There are two types of people in this world. Those who love the Duke Blue Devils, and those who rightly do not.

I’m just kidding. Everybody hates Duke.

No, but for real, I love a good “there are two types of people in this world” statement, and today’s version is this: there are those who are able and willing to move, and those who simply can’t.

As someone who has lived in more than 15 New York City apartments, I can tell you that I’ve spent much of my adult life moving with remarkable frequency. At one point, I honestly didn’t realize that you could simply renew a lease when it ended. The past decade, of course, has been an exception, as I’ve come to appreciate what it means to have a sturdy and stable foundation, as well as the value of planting roots in a neighborhood. Not only does it enrich your experience, it means the gossip is much juicier!

I don’t gossip. But I do have an ear to the ground, and things always seem to find their way back to me.

Duke. Two types. Right. Let’s continue.

There are people who are so averse to moving that they will do practically anything to avoid having to relocate. I can think of plenty of understandable and even noble reasons for that. However, there’s also a percentage of people for whom moving is simply overwhelming and too much to handle.

This edition of our newsletter is for you. (But please read on, even if that’s not you.)

I’m not a therapist, at least not a licensed one. This is not an article about overcoming deep-seated trauma, nomadic childhoods, or profound attachments to particular properties. This is about people who avoid moving because they neither have the time nor the willingness to grapple with everything that has to be done.

And there are, unavoidably, a lot of things to be done.

As with most fears and Sisyphean tasks, I’ve found that once you write down and document the issues and obstacles driving the anxiety, the challenge becomes much more manageable. The slope, so to speak, becomes less steep. Breaking a large problem into smaller pieces doesn’t make it disappear, but it does make it easier to handle.

That’s what we’ve done.

Today, I’m pleased to share our next complimentary resource: the More For LES Get Movin’ Guide, a comprehensive tool designed to help you plan for before, during, and after your move.

Having moved so frequently, I became familiar with the art of packing and unpacking, boxing and unboxing, schlepping and—well, that’s really all there is. Schlepping.

I even started a moving company years ago called Box Droppers. And yes, we actually got hired, even with a name like Box Droppers.

The Get Movin’ Guide offers practical insights, frameworks, and checklists that help you methodically plan your move. It covers everything from communicating with your personal and professional networks to tackling the countless tasks that need to be completed in order to make your move successful and, ideally, less stressful.

The guide is comprehensive. It includes resources for people who are renting or buying, coming or going, and relocating to, from, or beyond the Lower East Side. While it was created with New Yorkers in mind, much of it applies broadly to anyone preparing for a move.

A note: You may not find every section relevant to your particular situation, and that’s perfectly fine. The goal is not for you to complete every item. The goal is to help you think through your process, consider the possibilities, and avoid being blindsided by something that could have been anticipated.

For those moving into or out of the Lower East Side, the guide also includes a directory of local resources that may prove useful before, during, and after your move. Some are as simple as places to grab coffee and food—because eating on moving day is important. Others can help with shipping, supplies, and a variety of practical needs that tend to arise when you’re transitioning from one home to another.

The checklists are not mandates, and don’t worry if you don’t complete every recommended task before moving day. That’s precisely why the lists exist. They help you keep track of what matters and prioritize what is relevant to your situation.

A successful move begins with a successful search for where you want to be next, which is how the More For LES team can help. Begin your search methodically, and consider speaking with one of our experts if you’d like help navigating the journey. Then review and use the Get Movin’ Guide as you continue along.

Click here, or bop the button below, to download your free copy. Then take what you need, ignore what you don’t, and keep it handy as you work through your move. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to explore the ever-expanding More For LES Service Provider Directory to make the rest of life a little easier too.