Although moving is a very exciting and life-changing event, the process of a move can be incredibly stressful and tiring. Oftentimes, we do not realize how much planning and work are required for a move until we are actually going through the motions of one.
To help you remain stress-free during moving, here are 5 self-care tips while moving you can use.
Create a moving checklist
Nothing says moving self-care tips like a checklist! By creating one for your move, you can more easily manage all the tasks that you’ll need to accomplish before the big day arrives.
To get started, use our moving checklist or create your own. However you decide to approach it, it’s better to have some sort of a list to guide you through the process. As new tasks come, add them to the list. Staying organized will reduce the anxiety of moving.
Plan the logistics
Just thinking about everything you’ll need to accomplish to pull off a successful move might send you into a tailspin, but we suggest that you start by thinking about whether you are going to hire a moving company or rent a truck. Do you think you need professional help or can you do a DIY move?
If you’re using movers, check out the moving company’s online reviews to assure that the moving company is professional and reliable.
Start packing early
Allow yourself more time to pack than you think you’ll need. The amount of time it takes depends on how many belongings you have. But most people don’t realize just how long it takes to properly pack everything.
We recommend that you order all of the moving supplies at least six weeks before the move and start packing four weeks in advance. Put on some tunes, tackle one room at a time, and treat yourself to a takeout once you call it a day.
Declutter and organize ahead of time
Getting started with the moving process can seem like a daunting task, but don’t procrastinate. Taking the time to go through your belongings can make the move easier for your future self. Starting ahead of time and sticking to a routine means that your moving day will be less overwhelming. Get a head start on decluttering at least five weeks before the moving day. Here are some of our tips on how to begin decluttering and organizing:
- Go through your belongings room by room. Closets, cabinets, drawers – survey all of your belongings and note which items can go. Whether you make a list on your phone, write down what you’re keeping versus what you’re tossing or donating, or take pictures of the items you no longer want to keep, documenting goes a long way. Most importantly, think about what furniture isn’t worth moving.
- Do a closet purge. Account for all of your closets and pull out anything that is damaged, is out of style, or doesn’t fit anymore, and consider parting ways with said item(s).
- Make donation pickup arrangements. Donate useful items that you don’t need anymore. Anything from a relatively new and functioning computer to kitchenware – these are all items that you can donate to a local charity to help those in need.
- Rent a storage unit. If you have many items that you want to keep but don’t want to move to your new home, consider renting a storage unit. You can rent a storage unit for long-term or short-term and you can access the storage unit whenever you want to retrieve your belongings from your storage unit, based on the storage facility’s hours of operation, of course. At U-Lock Mini Storage, we offer a wide selection of storage unit sizes such as 5’x5’, 5’x10’, 10’x10’, 10’x15’ and 10’x20’ storage units. To see which storage unit size best serves your needs, feel free to contact us and we’ll be more than happy to help.
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