Whenever you decide to move, you are inevitably letting go of things, people, and places you have grown accustomed to. People always fear change, but this is a hurdle you’ll need to tackle as it is an integral part of moving. You might think that most of the hard decisions have been dealt with when you’ve decided where you’re going and how to get yourself and all of your possessions there. Then the realization hits you – there’s just too much stuff that you can’t take with you, and there are some things to leave behind when moving abroad.
One of the most common problems people run into when moving is that they have more things than they can take with them. The epiphany usually occurs when you get to packing and figure out that it’s just not going to fit. Certain things are going to be left out when you move; there are no two ways about it. This is especially true when you are moving internationally. Finding a cost-efficient way to transport your belongings, like having them moved in a container, shouldn’t be an excuse for hoarding. Okay, you know you need to let go of some things, but how to decide what makes the cut?