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| Vol. II, Issue 2 | April 2010 |
Greetings!
Moving is more than packing boxes, it is a journey. It is especially so as we think about our parents downsizing and relocating from a home where a lifetime of memories are cherished. We have created this newsletter as a way to help shine a new light on the often difficult and emotional task of moving. Our goal is to offer a calming and thoughtful approach to the moving process, for yourself, or a loved one. Our goal is to make moving a positive, healthy and uplifting transition for everyone involved.
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Reflections of the Moving Mentor
~ Barbara Z. Perman, Ph.D.
|  The Freedom To Let Go
"You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest that it leaves
your arms too full to embrace the present".
~Jan Glidewell
Taking the inner journey of downsizing gives us more room for joy, more
space for new life to flow in. It opens us to receiving the gift of the
present.
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| On The Road With Moving Mentor |  2010 Calendar of Events!
Barbara Perman, Ph.D., and President of Moving Mentor, Inc. is often known through her many speaking engagements, employee workshops, and seminars. "Dr. BZ" teaches seniors, their families and countless professionals how to
develop the "Moving Mentor Mindset."
Attending a Moving Mentor workshop is a great way to experience thinking about moving in a whole new, healthy and productive way. Planning a function for your company or organization and need to find an effective speaker? Browse a partial list of topics and call us for more information.
Want to find out where Moving Mentor will speak next? Check out our updated Events each month.
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|  Three Boxes, One Goal
Whether you are preparing to move soon, or trying to sort and disperse unneeded household items as part of spring cleaning, there is no better time to begin than now. Organization is the key.
Start by cleaning out and sorting storage areas such as the attic, garage, basement and closets. Moving Mentor recommends sorting items into 3 categories:
- Definitely goes with me
- Definitely doesn't go with me
- Undecided
Boxes can be purchased from local moving and storage companies, or collected from liquor and grocery stores. It's also a good idea to purchase large size trash bags (contractor bags are best, but lawn & leaf bags can also work) to use for items that will be discarded.
As you move from room to room, you may want to set up a staging area in which to work; one room on each floor of your home or a corner of each room where you can sort and eventually pack.
The time you take now to thoughtfully sort and disperse your unwanted items will reduce your moving time AND COST. For more tips on how to make your move less stressful . . . .
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Moving Mentor Receives National Award
| NASMM Circle of Service Award | Moving Mentor, Inc. Receives Circle of Service Designation
In February, Moving Mentor traveled to Las Vegas to speak at the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) conference. While there, Moving Mentor's founders, Barbara Perman and Teresa Bragg received the Circle of Service award as part of the inaugural class of 2003.
As a pioneer in the senior move management industry, Moving Mentor
is pleased to be recognized by NASMM for its contribution based upon its many years of expertise and experience guiding
seniors and their families through moving
transitions.
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Thanks for reading this month's edition of "101 Ways To Get Moving." If you have any ideas about subjects you'd like us to cover in an upcoming newsletter, just let us know. We are here to support you and your family every step of the way.
Warmly,
Barbara Z. Perman, Ph.D. and Teresa Bragg
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