When you know that you will be moving soon, probably the first question you ask yourself is: 'Can I handle all the work?' Although many people find packing and moving the most dreadful tasks, the truth is that you don’t have to be so worried and stressed out. In order to cope with the tension, remind yourself that you will be living in a brand new home where everything will be unused and impeccable, and the neighborhood will be so friendly and safe. The happy thoughts will certainly relieve the stress and make you feel calmer.
Once you have handled the emotional stress, it is time for you to start with the actual moving task. If you are asking yourself how you are going to do it, in this article you will find the answer to this scary question.
In order to make things easier for you, this step-by-step guide will help you ensure an organized and stress-free move.
Step one: Create a checklist
Your desire to finish with moving as quickly as possible will make you start packing right away. However, this would be a great mistake since before packing, there is one very important step. Your moving must start with a checklist because you need, most of all, a good plan to follow. Create a checklist in which to outline everything that needs to be done before and after your move. Your checklist should include important details, like the date to start packing and date you have to be finished; what things to pack; and a rough estimate of the moving costs you have to pay.
Step two: Decide what to pack and what to leave behind
There is really no point in packing things which you know you will not be using any longer; it will only take you more time and energy. So, what you should do is get rid of the clutter and pack only the most necessary stuff.
Step three: Start packing early:
Regardless of the fact that you have a month before you move into your new place, you have to start packing early. Even if you pack only two boxes a day, you will be done with all your stuff for 30 days. Remember that when you start early, you will have enough time, which will save a lot of stress. You should always start packing the items that you know will not be needed for a long time, like seasonal clothes, stuff in the attic, etc.
Step four: Pack room by room
The key to an organized moving is to know how to pack your things. In order to finish earlier with the packing, a lot of people try to finish with as many rooms as possible in one day. This is a mistake. Remember that any task done in a haste has a great risk of failing. What you should do instead is pack room by room. Keep the content of each room in separate boxes; this will save you a lot of time and confusion when unpacking.
Step five: Label the boxes
When you start packing, don’t forget that you will be unpacking the boxes once you move into your new home. To make the unpacking easier, you need to label the boxes. You can even use numbers to organize the boxes according to priorities, so you know what needs to unpacked first and last. Apparently, with the proper organization even the most tiresome task like moving can be successfully completed. Use the tips given in the guide if you find yourself struggling with that job.