PCS Guide
The PCS move is a process that impacts most military families on multiple occasions during a service member's career. Here is a list of 4 things that you really need to know prior to your move, no matter if it is your first, tenth, or last PCS adventure.
Anticipate Damage or Loss
The reality is that moving your belongings always means the possibility of damage or loss. It comes with the territory. Here are a few tips to help ensure that, at the very least, your most beloved possessions are safe when handing them off during a military move.
1) Do a partial DITY move.
2) Take pictures and videos of EVERYTHING.
3) Be vigilant when the packers and movers arrive.
For more information on how to minimize damage or loss, click here.
But You CAN Protect Yourself
Did you know that for less than $15 a month you can protect your property while you are renting AND during a PCS move? Give yourself peace of mind during your next move with renters insurance from Armed Forces Insurance, the very best protection available for military families. Their insurance covers your belongings from theft, fire, vehicle accident, mysterious disappearance, etc. during a move. They offer consistent premiums on Property Coverage from state to state, it is worldwide, and they offer Comprehensive Coverage to include flood and earthquake with low deductibles. Additionally, they offer Replacement Cost Coverage, meaning there is no deduction for depreciation on items replaced.
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You May Need a Mental Health Check
Moving is not only physically taxing, it can take a toll on your mental health. Leaving friends/family at one location, worrying about how the children are dealing with change, and stressing over finding a new home at your next duty station; all of these things can lead to anxiety and even depression. Admitting that you are not handling the move perfectly and seeking help is important. You cannot help your family through this or be effective in navigating this life change if your mental health is suffering. Where do you seek help? Here are a few options you might consider.
1) Reach out to another military family for advice.
2) Reach out for professional help.
3) You don't have to go to an office to get mental health help.
4) If you or anyone in your family has thoughts of harming yourself or others, please call 911 and get immediate help.
Some Things Are Simply Not Worth Stressing Over
We can't deny that moving due to military orders, again, is stressful. But many times we let little things overwhelm us, and when we look back on them later realize they were not worth the amount of worry we experienced. Here are a few examples of things we can spend less time stressing over when we move.
1) Having a huge yard sale.
2) Not finding a house right away.
3) Finding a new school for your kids.
4) Getting everything unpacked right away.