Moving can be a major life change, regardless of what stage of life you are in. However, if done in the right way, it does not have to be overwhelming.
Today on the blog, we will be sharing moving tips on how to strategically manage the transition and reduce stress. These tips might even make the process enjoyable…
Tip #1: Declutter Before You Pack
Moving is the best time to purge and declutter items that you no longer need going forward. It would be a shame to pack, move, and unpack items that you can no longer use. What a waste of time and effort! Get rid of unneeded items to reduce the load and the cost of moving.
Another way to eliminate overwhelm is to get help with the whole moving process from a professional organizer. Here at Pretty Neat, we can help our clients declutter, pack and unpack in an organized way. We love taking the whole moving process off of our clients and completing it for them.
Tip #2: Take Down Non-Essentials
We encourage clients to take down non-essential items before we arrive. Non-essential items could be artwork, decore, shelving, window treatments, shower curtains, electronics, and more. This way, we know what we can pack, and we can get to work. This also makes the packing process easier and quicker.
Tip #3: Set Aside Daily Necessities
Put together a bag for each family member of essential items that will be needed daily until the move. This could be toiletries, medicines, pet supplies, cleaning essentials, etc. This way, our organizing team knows to leave these items alone and not pack them.
Tip #4: Create an Unpacking Plan
Alway have a plan for unpacking. We organizers can help with that as well. The quicker you can get settled in your new home, the better your family will feel. We suggest having the movers place boxes in the rooms that they will belong in and taking a room-by-room approach. Unpack priority spaces (kitchens and bathrooms, along with beds set up) first, followed by other lower-priority spaces. This way, you utilize the main spaces right from the start.
Tip #5: Invest in Good Movers
Invest in good movers that follow through and do what they say they are going to do. This will make a difference in your overall experience with moving. As the organizers, we can help with all the logistics of what boxes go where and what is best to store in each space. We will help manage and take great care of all possessions, along with the movers.
For more moving tips, read 4 Pre-Move Organization Tips.
If you’re ready for one big life transition that actually feels effortless and easy, we would be honored to help. Reach out and let’s chat!
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See you soon,
Audra
