Even if you’re moving to your dream city or home, packing and transporting your belongings to a new location can be stressful. From the packing, organizing, moving, and logistics to the many emotions that come with moving, you’re bound to feel overwhelmed at some point. To take some of the weight off your shoulders and make things a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of the top ways you can reduce stress in the coming weeks. What you should do is as follows:
1. Develop a Moving Checklist
Do you have a million details running through your mind? Are you juggling details for moving out, moving in, connecting and disconnecting utilities, quitting and starting a new job, family, packing, and other responsibilities? When people try to keep all of these details in their heads, they frequently become overwhelmed. Reduce stress and forgetfulness by making a checklist of everything. When you finish something, you can cross it off your list, get it out of your head, and see exactly what’s left to do. Furthermore, crossing something off your to-do list releases a small amount of dopamine, which motivates you to tackle the next task!
2. Make Time to Say Farewell to Friends
Moving is an emotional process that is often overshadowed by the fact that so many things must be completed. Schedule time to say goodbye to people when you know you’re going to move. Put it on your to-do list and on your calendar so you can properly say goodbye to your home, neighborhood, friends, and experiences. Some people don’t realize they need this time until it’s too late (or it’s too late for them! ), and you’d be surprised how much it helps! It’s also a good idea to take photos of your home and friends before you leave. It’s always fun to look back and reminisce as the years pass.
If you’re worried about not having enough time to say goodbye to everyone, invite a different friend over each afternoon or evening to pack with you. As a thank you, buy them dinner and talk about the upcoming change. It will give you two chances to catch up and feel more settled before moving on to the next chapter.
3. Clear the Clutter While Packing
People frequently don’t realize how much they have until they move, which adds stress to the process. Instead of taking everything you want to get rid of to the next location, do yourself a favor and declutter as you pack. Decluttering your home will reduce visual stress and allow you to enter your new space feeling refreshed. Furthermore, if you’re relocating to a smaller home or apartment, you won’t have to worry as much about everything fitting. Pro tip: If you still have items packed from your previous move, you can probably throw them out.
4. Make Use of a Labeling System
Have you ever moved all of your boxes and then had no idea what was in them once you arrived at your new location? If you have, you will only make that error once. Before you start packing, devise a system that allows you to see both the room destination and the contents of each box. Then, when you arrive, you’ll have quick access to everything you need, saving you time and energy. It also assists movers in determining where each box should be placed, saving them time on move-in day. Pack a toiletry bag separate from your other items so you can easily access your essentials at the end of the day.
5. Relax and Stay Organized
Remember to take deep breaths! There will be stressful parts of this process, and accepting that now will prepare you for some of the more difficult moments later on. Take the stress as it comes and remember that it is not only a natural human reaction to the situation, but it is also transient. Recognize the stress without allowing it to distract you from what needs to be done! Remember that this is an exciting time in your life, and moving can be enjoyable depending on your attitude!
Last Thoughts
You can do it! Moving is not for the faint of heart, but by following these guidelines, you can face the challenge with confidence. And, of course, if you want to move without stress, give us a call. We at Assure Bharat Packers and Movers been in the moving business for a long time and can make your move go as smoothly as possible. Call us today for a free estimate.