A recent survey in America shows that most adults find moving to be more stressful than divorce or having children. This isn’t surprising when you consider all the work and efforts that go into such a huge life change. Moving is simply hard no matter how you go about it, but there are ways to reduce stress as you go through the process. Take a look at 6 of our tips to reduce stress as you get ready to move this year.
DO SOME RESEARCH
If it has been a while since you have moved, you have probably forgotten some of the ins and outs of the process. Talk to some friends and family that have moved in recent years for some tips on things you may be forgetting as you get ready to plan your move. Get online and read blogs on moving to be sure you have all the knowledge you need to have a successful move.
PLAN AHEAD
As soon as you know you will have to move is when you should start planning that move. There are a lot of moving parts (pun intended) to a local or long-distance move and the more effort you put into planning ahead, the more successful and stress free it is going to be. Once you have the dates you will be moving, make your reservations for moving and storage partners. As we enter spring and summer, moving and storage companies become very busy and it can become more difficult to find availability on your desired dates.
MAKE A CHECKLIST
Once you have started planning out your move, you should create a checklist with goals and a reasonable timeline for your move. You can list out each room that needs to be packed, places that will need your new address, when you need to forward your mail, etc.… Having an actual list of when each task needs to be completed will help keep the stress of moving to a minimum.
GET STARTED EARLY
You don’t want to wait until the last minute to pack. Start as early as you can to give yourself some cushion on moving week. Start in rooms that are rarely used, like the guest room and work around the house packing items that you can do without until you get settled into your new home or apartment. Don’t forget to tackle some of the areas that tend to be more overwhelming, like the garage.
START SAVING MONEY
There are a lot of unexpected expenses that can arise during a move. We recommend starting saving as much as you can for your move as soon as you know you will need to relocate. Having a financial cushion can greatly reduce stress, especially in the case of an unexpected expense.
ASK FOR HELP
If you have nearby family or friends, ask for help with packing, moving, or even with keeping an eye on your kids and pets while you are packing and moving boxes. You can offer free food and beverage, or even some extra cash for the assistance. Moving by yourself can be tough, so accept any help you can get.
We hope these tips will help you keep your move as stress free as possible. If you need storage or moving services, give Zippy Shell a call at 888-947-7974 or contact us through our online form. We can provide you with a free, no-obligation estimate and get you on our schedule whenever you are ready.