Moving is one of the most stressful things people go through in their lifetimes. It is stressful because it disrupts every aspect of your daily life, takes you out of your comfort zone, and forces you to make a large number of decisions in a short period. It can be overwhelming for even the calmest, most level-headed person. All of your personal belongings are put in bags and boxes and thrown in a truck, just to be sorted through and put in a new home later.
Fortunately, there are things you can do to make your move less stressful. Here are a few ideas to help you through the process.
Use a moving company.
This is probably the biggest tip you can get. Most people embark on the move by themselves with the help of a few friends and family members because they think it will be cheaper. While it might be cheaper to do it yourself, it is also highly stressful, and the quality of the help you receive will depend on the moods of your friends and family on the day of the move. When you take peace of mind and overall stress reduction into consideration, the cost of a moving company is minimal.
You can find the best mover in your area by using search terms like relocation, professional mover, and moving industry. You can also use local search terms to find a local company like “Phoenix moving companies.” They will take extra care to prevent damage to your belongings, and they will offer an array of services from full service to long-distance moves. They will be insured and bonded, so you don’t have to worry about expensive damage or your belongings somehow getting lost. You can just show up at your new house with all of your stuff there and start unpacking.
Put stuff into storage before the move.
Take everything you aren’t going to need right away and put it into a storage unit well before moving. Just getting all of the holiday decorations, outdoor stuff, and long-term storage stuff out of your house will make packing and organizing much easier and less stressful. You can put the other things out of your mind until after you are moved in and unpacked. If an item is going from long-term storage in your current house to long-term storage in your new home, you will not need to deal with it on the day of the move.
Find your new house first.
People do things in different orders, but the least stressful option is to find the house you want and buy it. People sometimes live in a perpetual state of moving because they intend to move at some point, but that creates chaos and disorder. Buy a house first and then focus on moving. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking locally or traveling to see North Carolina homes for sale. The place you are going to move into is the first logical step because you aren’t going to know how much room you will have or the layout of the rooms until you have the house. What items and furniture you decide to move will depend on the size and configuration of the house.
Get a sitter.
Do not try to move with children and animals. Moving is exciting for kids, and they will want to be involved. You may want them to be involved as well, but it will only add stress to your day. Let them stay with a treasured friend or family member or find a babysitter during the bulk of the move and then bring them to the house when everything is in place at the end of the day.
Even if you are using a moving company, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Friends and family can help with sorting, getting rid of stuff, packing, and unpacking. There will always be a lot to do, and doing it with people who help you stay calm is the best approach.
