Did you know that moving day is considered one of the most stressful days in anyone’s life? It is physically and mentally exhausting, strenuous, and tiring. For some, just the idea of moving is enough to give them serious anxiety.
While there is no way for you to remove all of the moving day stress, there are several things you can do to help reduce some of the stress you experience. Some of the tips to help you alleviate moving day stress can be found here.
Always Plan Ahead
The process of moving requires a lot of work. The more prepared you are, the less stress you will experience. Even though there aren’t any guarantees that things are going to go just as planned, issues are much less likely to occur when you are prepared and organized.
It’s a good idea to begin planning about a month in advance for your upcoming move. One of the first steps is to get rid of any items you no longer want or need. The next step is to gather up your packing supplies and start packing up your rooms one at a time.
Using a moving service is highly recommended. If you plan to do this, make sure you schedule their services well in advance to ensure they are available. You can also create a checklist of what needs to be done and when to do it to stay on top of everything.
Pack – the Right Way
No one wants to think about packing. However, you can make this process more tolerable if you plan ahead (as mentioned above). It’s never a good idea to wait until the last minute to begin this process unless you want to spend several days and nights thinking about everything you have to do.
You can also make it a bit more fun if you invite your friends and family over for food and packing. The key here though, in addition to starting early, is to pack the right way. Make sure your boxes aren’t too heavy and wrap any fragile items carefully to avoid the possibility of damage.
Hire a Babysitter (or Pet Sitter)
Moving is stressful enough without adding kids or pets in the mix. You may think your kids can help, or that you can work around them or your pets, but this isn’t a good idea. In the end, you are going to waste time and wind up more stressed-out than ever. Instead, have a sitter lined up – one for your kids and your pets, if necessary. This is going to let you get done faster and ensure your kids and pets aren’t in the way.
Taking the Stress Out of Moving Day
As mentioned above, there’s no way to take all the stress out of moving day. However, by using the tips and information here, you can make it much easier than you imagined. Remember, the ultimate goal is pre-planning, so be sure to keep this in mind when planning a move.
