Moving to a new location can be exciting, but it's also an incredibly daunting affair! So make it easy!
If you want to believe the research, a move can even be divorced from how stressful it is for most people. Does the mere thought of preparing yourself for the new big step – let alone the real one – scare you? Do not worry. We have put together these 5 helpful tips for you that will make your transition stress-free.
1. Change your address in advance
If you take care of this annoying task at least 2-3 weeks before your move day, you can ensure that you don't have to spend hours or days tracking your mail, bills or important documents after moving to your new home. First create a checklist of all the places where you have to communicate the change of address. This includes:
- Gas and electricity
- Medicare
- Voter registration
- Bank
- Tax authorities
- Driving license
- Telephone / internet
- insurer
- post Office
- Newspaper / magazine subscriptions
- School / university / workplace
Also update your friends and relatives so that they no longer send you emails to your old address.
2. Remove clutter
The fewer things you have to sort, the easier it is to pack and unpack. We have all the things lying around that we may have used once or never. Instead of dragging them to the new location with you, it's a good idea to part with them – you can donate used clothing, books, and equipment to charity, sell items on Gumtree or eBay, and make some money, or send them to friends give away in need. This way, you have to move a lighter load and can even save a few dollars if you hire professional movers or a forklift at Mars Forklifts. Ideally, you should start cleaning up immediately after moving, rather than waiting for the last minute.
3. Wrap things up properly
Packing is a time-consuming activity, and it's easy to try randomly throwing everything to remove it from your to-do list. But think about how it feels to find your favorite porcelain set or your delicate collectibles in pieces after moving. So, take the time to wrap your dishes and other fragile items, and use newspapers and bubble wrap to create a cushion between them to keep them protected during the move. A little tip is to roll up the clothes instead of folding them. This saves you a lot of space.
4. Label them well
It is never fun to fish through the contents of each box to find something after moving. To make things simple and seamless for you, label each field with clear, large fonts. Make sure that you label the boxes not only on the top but also on the sides so that you can find what you're looking for even when the boxes are stacked on top of each other.
5. Have food ready
After you've packed your pantry and cleared your refrigerator for the move, you'll need to keep some groceries. Not only to keep your energy level high during the move, but also to keep your mood in check. Babies and toddlers in particular tend to get tantrums when they are hungry. So make sure you have snacks such as granola bars, crackers, trails, chocolates, and apples on hand to keep your belly full. You can also keep a jar of nut butter / jam and a loaf of bread to prepare a quick meal for those intense hunger pangs. Follow these tips to make your move happy and easy!
