By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group
It is a fact that you will experience a lot of pressure when moving, and that is why the whole process becomes stressful. The best thing is that stress does not have to be part of the challenges you will be dealing with when moving if you make the right choices and plan accordingly. Here are some tips on how you can avoid stress when moving, which is especially important if you are moving around the holidays.
The last thing you want around you when you start packing your belongings before moving is unwanted or unnecessary items. Remember that as you move houses, you will only need to carry what you will use and that which is necessary and for that reason, you should get rid of any clutter. Doing away with what you do not need will not only help you feel organized, but it will also save on time because there will be less to pack and will save you money as the moving company won't move unnecessary items.
It is impossible to start preparing for the move to your new home without a plan that can help you put everything together before the moving day. Once you identify the house you will relocate to, and you have set a date for moving, consider making a list of all the tasks you should accomplish before that time and set aside at least a week for each of these responsibilities.
The list you prepare to help with the moving should act as a reference point for establishing whether you are still on track regarding the tasks you should attend to every week before the move. Most professional movers have resources to help you stay on track, so if you don't know where to begin, reach out to your local movers and ask for help.
If you are rushing against time when moving houses, stress will be unavoidable, and that is why planning for such a task early is advisable. Of course, there are those situations whereby a move sneaks in, which means that you will need immediate plans that can facilitate your move within the shortest time possible. However, eight weeks should be sufficient to plan a stress-free move if you are planning to use the services of a moving company or add a few additional weeks if you are planning a do-it-yourself move.
You may have a moving list with all the activities requiring your attention, enough time for preparations, and all the packing materials you need at your disposal, but even with all of these, you may discover that something is amiss. Adopting the best of plans does not guarantee a stress-free move because there are many moving parts both at the preparation stage and on the actual moving day.
Expecting the unexpected when preparing to move to a new home is a wise idea because it can help you adjust your plans accordingly where possible and that will give you peace of mind even when things are not working in your favor.
Insufficient sleep and poor dieting should not be an excuse when preparing for a move because they can become the cause of the stress you may suffer before settling in your new home. Try as much as possible to avoid coffee, skipping meals, and retiring to bed late just because you want to beat your packing deadline before the professional movers arrive.
Good sleep and a wholesome meal have a therapeutic effect on your body that withdraws stress before moving to your new abode and everything in between.
Although moving embodies challenges that can make the whole process stressful, adopting the tips above will help ensure that everything runs smoothly on moving day.
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