Moving can be exciting, but it can also be one of the most stressful events of our lives. There is no way to completely remove the stress from moving, but it is possible to lower your stress levels significantly by taking a few simple steps.
Start Early
The second you know you are definitely going to move, start planning. If you haven’t already, contact a Realtor to begin your search for your new home. Start putting rarely used items into boxes or give them to charity. Inform your family and friends about the move. Research your new area online and try to find places that will be useful or comforting to you and your family nearby your new home.
Keep Lists
It can be really easy to lose your head during the middle of a move. Stay organized by keeping lists of the things that need to be done. Some examples are calling your utility companies and informing them of the move, setting up utilities in your new home, changing your address on subscription services, giving your new address to friends and loved ones, and so forth. Check off each item once it’s done to give yourself a sense of accomplishment.
Treat Yourself!
It’s important to take time for yourself during the stress of a move. Turn off your phone and do something you love to do. Whether that is getting a massage, going out for coffee or drinks with friends, seeing a movie, or just grabbing take-out at your favorite local restaurant, make the time and treat yourself. Believe me, you’ve earned it!
Use a Packing Service
One of the best ways to remove stress from packing is to not have to do it yourself! Many moving companies also offer packing services. Not only does this keep you from having to pack all of your things yourself, it also ensures that your fragile belongings will be securely packed to withstand all of the bumps and hazards of being moved. Most moving companies will not accept liability for items broken in transit if you packed them yourself, so it’s worthwhile to let professionals take the liability for you and make sure that everything arrives in one piece.
Hire Professional Movers
This is the most obvious stress relief for moving, yet there are still some people who doggedly try to save a dime by not hiring professional movers or by hiring a disreputable company with prices too good to be true. However, those penny-pinchers are stressed out and exhausted at the end of moving day. Saving a few dollars just isn’t worth that! Instead, go ahead and hire professional Atlanta movers. A professional moving company is able to quickly and efficiently remove all of your things from your old place and get them just as easily into your new home, all without you having to lift a finger—and there is really nothing more relaxing than watching someone else do the heavy lifting!