How do I move without getting overwhelmed?

Moving to a new house is not an easy task. Even if you hire movers to load your truck on moving day, there are still many things you need to do. Starting from how many items you have to pack and move to how you are moving all your stuff without causing any damage. Each and every part of the move can make you feel overwhelmed. Here are a few ways to make the moving process easy and stress-free.

How to pack for a move?

1. Begin packing early

Moving in a hurry is sometimes unavoidable. Because packing takes a lot of time, and it is stressful if it's a last-minute move. So, make sure you plan it out well in advance. Once you have booked movers and scheduled a moving date, you can start organizing and packing items. Make sure to begin this process in 3 weeks - if not a couple of months - before moving day.

2. Get rid of unwanted items

Before you pack for the move, go through your stuff and identify the items you no longer want or need. You can sell, donate, or simply throw away these items, depending on their condition. By doing this, you can save some money as you have fewer items to pack. Also, your movers will have fewer items to carry on moving day.

3. Pack the items room by room

Packing for the move can be really hard and stressful process. To have a stress-free move, you need to pack the items room by room. First, start packing your bedroom and then pack up all the essential items in other rooms and finally pack the things in the kitchen and bathroom. By packing room by room, makes it easier to visualize your progress and not feel overwhelmed.

4. Enjoy every moment

Whether you are moving to another place for your job or for your education, relocating to another place can be stressful but if you think that your move is an opportunity for change, this might help and keep you in positive mode.

The following are things you need to do to stay positive while moving to another place.

• Have a proper plan: Having a proper plan that corresponds to various aspects of your move can help you to visually see what needs to be done.
• Always prioritize what is most important to pack: When we are overwhelmed, it is important to make a list of what is most important to pack and move.
• Do exercises or mediation to stay focused: Keeping focus is essential to maintain your inner peace. So, try meditating at the start of your day in order to create a sense of intention and mindfulness for the rest of your day.
• Maintain your daily routine as much as possible: Once the packing begins, you might be busy with the work. So don’t forget to maintain your personal and professional life as well. Eat well and get enough time to sleep.

5. Ask your friends or family for help

Asking your friends out for help can help you feel more organized and give you an extra set of hands to get the job done. So, reach out to your friends and make your move less stressful.

6. Move on a less popular day

Of course, moving to another place costs a lot of money, which can be stressful. But if you plan to move on a less popular moving day, it’ll save you both money and stress. So have a proper schedule, find the best movers, and plan to move on weekdays, not on weekends or any holidays.

Here are a few things to do to stay positive while moving:

• Be nice to yourself
• Always stay positive and reward yourself for all of your hard work.
• Do something that can be motivating
• Have plenty of rest and relax with your favorite show at the end of the day
• Treat yourself to your favorite meal
• Be prepared and get enough sleep.

As you can see, there are many ways to make your move less stressful. Follow the tips above and have a proper plan of how to pack and move without getting overwhelmed. Once you’ve finished the packing, you’ll find that unpacking in your new home is that much easier, and enjoyable!