6 Last-Minute Moving Tips to Keep Your Sanity
Turn that frown upside down with these stress-relieving moving tips.
Ask most people, and they will list moving as one of their most stressful life experiences. Leaving one home or business for a new one, and all that organizing, negotiating, and packing are enough to give you heart palpitations. Adding a last-minute move to the mix can take a toll on your sanity. If you find yourself in this situation, take a deep breath, do your mantras, and use these six last-minute moving tips that are guaranteed to lighten your stress load.
1. Make a Plan
While a last-minute move doesn't give you a lot of time, rushing around without direction will make things worse and cause stress levels to rise. Stop and think about what you need to do and then start planning from there with our next step:
2. Hire a Moving Company
If you find yourself in a last-minute move situation, it's essential to find last-minute movers right away. Look for a reputable moving company with the right team and moving equipment, and see if they have packers and movers, in case you don’t have time to pack yourself.
3. Write it Down
Write down everything you need to do from start to finish. Make one list for the organizational things you need to accomplish, such as changing your mailing address, contacting utility companies, etc. Then make another list for what you need to pack by going room by room. This will help you with step 4:
4. Declutter Before You Pack
As you go through your rooms, make two separate piles: things you want to keep and things you no longer need. Many charity organizations will pick up your donations to be recycled.
5. Enlist Help
Besides your movers, friends and family can help relieve the stress of moving. Enlist them to do things such as:
- Look after children and/or pets while you pack
- Take items to charity shops/landfill
- Pack
- Clean
- Cook meals
6. Look after Your Health
Once you've finished most of the organizing and packing, make sure to take some time for yourself. Make sure to:
- Exercise (walking work wonders for relieving stress)
- Meditate (see infographic)
- Stretch or do yoga
- Eat a healthy meal the night before your move
- Drink lots of water
- Get a good night’s sleep
- You made it!
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Bekins Kelowna Moving and Storage offers last-minute moving help when others have let you down. We have the expertise, equipment, and the right attitude to make your last-minute move as stress-free as possible. Contact us for a free moving quote.