Packing up and moving into a new home can be a stressful time in anyone’s life, especially when the move is for life-changing events like new jobs or babies. Relocation requires a lot of planning and details, which is also costly and time consuming, making homeowners feel exhausted and tired. When relocation must happen quickly, the stress can be even worse. Fortunately, there are a few ways to make moving less stressful.
- Task lists – Lists are the saving grace of relocation because they help with time management. Moving checklists can be easily found online and will be essential in reducing stress leading up to moving day.
- Pack one room at a time and label– Packing one room at a time will help with organization and labeling the boxes will make the unpacking process much easier. Packing should start as soon as possible because procrastination will create panic and chaos in the days leading up to the move. Using boxes of the same size will also make stacking and organizing on a truck easier, help with weight distribution, and using small to medium sized boxes will make your helpers happy.
- Three Stacks Method – As you pack, implement a three-pile system where items are divided into piles to throw away, donate, or pack for the new house. Downsizing and ordering are often a great way to create a more peaceful and less stressful environment.
- mobile storage- Many times when moving, people find that they have a lot of belongings that don’t fit in their new home or that need to be stored because they’re losing access to a garage or basement, etc. Mobile storage is a great option because storage containers are delivered to homes on site. This means there is no need to rent a truck or drive to and from a storage unit, saving time and money. Mobile storage units can even be kept on site parked in a driveway during the packing and moving process during relocation!
- To be prepared– The relocation process requires planning and being prepared on moving day is vital for a worry-free process. Make sure you get a full night’s sleep, don’t leave anything to the last minute, and pack a suitcase with a few days’ worth of clothing and toiletries, as well as any essentials you need to access while you unpack in your new home. Friends and helpers should also be asked in advance and given plenty of notice.
Moving doesn’t have to be the stressful, anxiety-filled time of nightmares. Follow our tips for a positive moving experience, and be sure to search for moving storage companies near you that can help ease some of the stress.