COVID TIMES: Why we might be fantasising about moving house
Many people have found themselves ‘doomscrolling’ through a monotonous lockdown. That ‘doomscrolling’ has also applied to Rightmove, Zoopla and many other property portal websites. Whether you have been considering a downsize to a quaint village or a big move across oceans, I think most of us have at least played with the idea of some sort of change in lifestyle over these hard times. But why are we all feeling this way? Why do we feel the sudden urge to make a change, big or small, regarding our current living situation? We suggest you keep reading to get a better understanding.
1 in 8 UK househoulds have no access to a garden
It’s no surprise there is a surge in demand for properties with gardens. Being trapped inside with no access to a private outside area is anything but ideal when the weather is good. When we are rarely getting good weather on this side of the pond, this leads us to the next big thought for many UK ‘lockdowners’; fantasising about immigrating to another culture, another climate, somewhere, anywhere but here. It’s the idea that the grass is always greener. The grass may in fact be greener on the other side, but it is just as hard to mow.
Lockdown continues to impact children’s access to play
Having young children during this pandemic is another factor for wanting to relocate homes. More space is sometimes imperative for new families. In addition, older children are not designed to be in the same environment for a long period of time. They need to be exposed to new surroundings for their development; and maybe our inner child craves that too. It is extremely uninspiring and dampening on our creativity as humans. This is another huge factor as to why we are on the hunt for a new home space.
Mental health problems and domestic violence on the rise
Mental health studies have shown that we are struggling in many ways domestically. Maybe our relationships at home are under stress. The only option it seems is to separate when the going gets tough. Not just romantically involved partners but also flat mates or older children that are finding the stress of living with parents just too much at this time. However, it might be impossible to move out for some time or it may be a long process. It is suggested that you seek help to deal with mental health in this instance. Speak to friends, family or doctors. It is crucial you talk to someone if you are feeling low or isolated. Everyone has been affected by this pandemic in some way and there is no need to feel ashamed in asking for help.
Boredom v Depression
Some of us are just simply bored. We are not designed to be confined to the same four walls, and nor should we. Those that were once travelling all over the world have had to watch their passports collect dust. On a more severe tone, new mothers have had to isolate themselves and their new bambinos from their closest family and friends in order to keep everybody physically well and have observed their mental wellness slip away. Businessmen have had to put their careers they’ve worked so hard for on hold and start to lose their identity. Our elder generation have suffered greatly, not having the care of relatives or those special visits that they would appreciate so much.
The Coronacoaster
The good news is this time is passing and the end is in sight. Maybe a rehoming is exactly what we need and there has been a lot of positive coming from this lockdown mayhem. We’ve all made good use of this time, from clearing out those messy drawers and cupboards with post from 2009 to deciding on a heathier lifestyle entirely. We have also wasted a lot of time dwelling and focusing on what we can’t control as opposed to what we can. In conclusion, our thoughts and experiences have been varied but one thing you can count on is that everybody has had time to dream, fantasise and procrastinate.
Starting this blog post with a question we have tried our best to answer, we at Zen Move now leave you with a question… ‘How would your life look if you had no fear?’