Moving can be very exciting. It’s a chance for a new start and new opportunities. Sometimes we get caught up in the excitement, and the reality of the work that it takes to move can take us by surprise. Moving can go from being excited and fun to overwhelming and stressful from one moment to the next. Moving day rolls around, and you may feel underprepared or overwhelmed by the number of tasks that need to be addressed. Last-minute hiccups can make the day feel impossible to handle. However, moving day doesn’t need to be stressful. It can be fun and run smoothly.
After weeks, if not months, of waiting, moving day is finally here. This is an exciting time, and you should get to enjoy it. However, moving day can become stressful if there’s no plan in place or if everything is unorganized. Luckily, there are several things you can do to help alleviate some of that stress.
The key to ensuring the moving day goes smoothly is to have a plan of attack before even getting started. Having a plan can help you make sure you have plenty of time to get everything done, from packing to reserving rental trucks. It can be helpful to create a designated moving document to keep everything in one place and organized. By creating this plan, you have a timeline that helps make moving day less emotionally and financially stressful.
One of the biggest sources of moving day stress is time management. A completely stress-free moving day may be impossible, but you can make it a lot less hectic by allocating enough time to get everything done. Planning with enough time means leaving wiggle room for the unexpected. If you plan to pack the entire living room in half a day, and it takes a full day, your timeline can be thrown off track. It’s better to overestimate and give yourself space than accidentally fall behind. Setting up utilities in your new home with enough time is also important.
Trying to tackle a move like a big task instead of hundreds of little tasks can make it more challenging. Thinking of everything that needs to be done can be paralyzing, but starting small gives you a place to start and can help you move forward. Small progress is still progress, and it goes a long way in moving things along.
You may have accumulated many things depending on how long you’ve lived there. All those belongings may seem like a lot to pack. Apart from starting small, another helpful way to begin packing is by tackling one room at a time.
If there’s room in the budget, nothing helps relieve moving stress more than handing off the major tasks to a professional moving company. They can help with the heavy lifting, and not just boxes; they can also help your pack and time your move so that the move runs as smoothly as possible.
Once everything is packed, without a bag specific to essential items, you may find it frustrating and difficult to find things you need. To avoid a frustrating search for specific items, packing an overnight bag for the first night or two can be a huge help and ensure you have what you need without going through hundreds of boxes.
At Q’s Moving we understand that moves are stressful, which is why we go the extra mile to make sure your needs are met. Our 3-generation family-owned company offers award-winning service and experience to make sure your move is as stress-free as possible.
You can contact us today to start planning your move at 888-951-MOVE or fill out our contact form.
Q’s Moving is a family owned and operated business with branches in both New York and New Jersey. Spanning over 3 generations, we’ve helped countless families relocate throughout the tristate area and beyond! We are committed to caring for our customers just as we’d care for our own loved ones because when you move with Q’s, you’re moving with family.
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