Make a List
First and foremost, make a list. There is no better way to organize your move and make sure nothing is forgotten or left until the last minute. You can add to the list as you go and check things off as you complete them. When moving day comes, you know it's all taken care of.
Start Packing Early
Once your move is a sure thing, you can start packing items that will not be of use for a while. This keeps you from having to rush through your packing and things getting broken in the process. You can take your time gathering packing supplies (like free boxes from a local retail store) and take your time labeling the boxes to make it easier on yourself when it comes time to unpack.
Check Into Professional Movers
Movers usually charge by the hour so if you've already got your boxes packed and your truck in the driveway, this is not such an out-of-reach option. This is especially good for people who cannot possibly move all of their furniture alone and whose friends decided not to show up and help on moving day (we've all got one ofthose friends, don't we?).
Schedule Utilities to be Switched Over
If you wait until the last minute to call the power, water, cable and phone companies, there is a good chance they will have to schedule a future date to connect and disconnect services at both your old and new residence. This means you could get to your new residence and find yourself without these services for days or even weeks and find yourself stuck paying for these services in a place you no longer live. Avoid this inconvenience. You can always change the date if your moving plans change.
Most of all, relax and plan ahead. Happy moving!