Moving into a new space can be one of the most daunting and intimidating tasks you can undertake by yourself. Moving all of your stuff, organizing, and making sure that the pieces all fall into place in a way that makes the process as easy and painless as possible is no easy feat. A move is expensive and often a lot of moving pieces that need to be fit together for it to go well. Some moving tips just don’t coincide with life’s realistic expectations. Not to mention that more often than not, it also comes with a time crunch. So to help you out, we’ve collected together a few moving tips that are actually useful that you can keep in mind.
One of the hardest things about moving is packing. Not only do you have to make sure that everything has a box to be put into, but sometimes you just have too much stuff. And that’s okay! There’s nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to having material objects, especially In your own home. But this moving tip is also great for you to just sort through everything and ask yourself if these items are really what you want to bring with you into this next portion of your life. Do you really need that monopoly game with half the pieces missing?
Another one of the many helpful moving tips that I’ve come across when moving has been to organize everything by room. Start with somewhere that you don’t use as often. A living room or a basement is best for this sort of thing, and just start packing as you go. You don’t need to start in any place, in particular, just pick a spot and go from there. Not only will it help you feel accomplished, but it will also help with making sure that you have each piece of your home staying together as you go.
This is one of the most important moving tips that I’ve come across, and it really does make all the difference. Please, please, please, don’t forget to label your boxes with what is inside of them! Not only will this make it easier on the movers to let them know where they need to put everything as they unload it, but it will also make your life much easier down the line when you are unpacking everything. You’ll be able to tell precisely what it is you need to remove first without having to go looking for it.
This is one of the moving tips that you can cultivate throughout your packing. It doesn’t have to be done all at once, but once the move happens, you will be thanking yourself for having done so. You’re going to want the basic necessities of day to day life seeing as all your other things will be packed up, and it might be a few days in between before you can have complete and full access to all of your things forthright. So try to think of something ahead of time. If you’re unsure what you’ll need, try to make a list for yourself.
This might seem like a no brainer out of all the moving tips so far, but let me explain. Yes, all of your boxes will be taken into the moving truck, but for your essential things. Your jewelry, your family mementos, anything that you really truly would be devastated to lose, you move them yourself. Put them into a box, and you, yourself, are the only one that will touch it. This will not only assure you that the box won’t get lost in the hustle and bustle of the move. But it will also make sure that you don’t have anyone else possibly rummaging through those things.
One of the main stressors of moving is well, the actual move. So for getting rid of any exceeding or overbearing woes that can arise from the actual move, one moving tip that you can keep in mind to minimize any conflict is to make sure that everyone is one the same page with each other. Clarify the timeline of when everyone should get to your place and start the journey to your new abode. Make sure that the truck you have in mind, or the cars that you are going to use are the right sizes for what you need them to be. Just double-check.
Moving out is one of the scarce points in your life where you are entirely uprooting yourself and all your belongings and moving it elsewhere. So take this as a moment to get rid of things that you don’t want anymore. If there’s any sort of furniture that won’t fit or you don’t want? Get rid of it! Donate it to your local goodwill, sell it in a yard sale, or even just give it to a friend. If you really want to, perhaps you can talk with the new owners and see if they want it.
Laundry is one of those things that nobody really likes. And you might be wondering why of all items are we talking about laundry in moving tips? But Laundry is actually something you’re going to seriously want to consider. Other than your overnight bag, you’re probably not going to have any clothes out of your closet for a few days since they’re going to be all packed up. You’re definitely going to want to have clean clothes during all of that, so be sure to do a good load of laundry before you start packing everything.
Change, in general, is stressful. And it’s okay to be stressed out. But don’t let it get away from you too much. Remembering to have a few moments and time for yourself with deep breathing or guided meditation can be one of the best ways to relax that you may be able to find. So the next time you feel yourself start to spiral just a bit. Try to breathe.
At the end of the day, one of the most important aspects of moving that many people neglect is the aspect of the community around you. After all, ah some isn’t a home without the people to help you call it one. So reach out and ask your friends for help! There’s no shame in needing a few extra helping hands to make sure that everything gets done right. You can even make it into a bit of a party or a celebration!
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