10 Great Tips to Make Moving Less Stressful

Plan Your Move Ahead

We can’t “stress” this enough! Start planning your move weeks in advance. Create a timeline and checklist of tasks such as packing, hiring movers, and setting up utilities. Early preparation helps avoid last-minute rushes. Booking your move early also ensures you get the exact moving day and time you need!

 

Declutter Before Packing

Sort through your belongings and get rid of items you no longer need. Donate, sell, or discard unnecessary things. Less clutter means less to pack and move, which will save you a lot of time and effort.

 

Create a Packing System

Pack room by room, labeling boxes with the contents and their destination in the new home. One helpful tip is to use color-coded labels or numbers for each room to make unpacking more organized. (This will also help if you need to scramble to find something that belongs in a certain room.)

 

Hire a Professional Moving Company

To really help reduce your stress, hire a professional moving company if your budget allows. Pro movers (like Good Move Movers! 😊)  handle the heavy lifting and logistics, leaving you with more time to focus on other aspects of the move.

 

Pack an Essentials Box

Prepare some essentials boxes with all the things you will need immediately. Knowing exactly where your essentials are – like toiletries, work clothes, chargers, important documents, and snacks – will make the first night in your new home a lot more comfortable.

Good Move Movers proudly offer professional packing services. These services can include residential moving services as well as office and commercial moving services.

 

Take Breaks and Stay Hydrated

Moving can be physically exhausting. Remember (especially 0n moving day) to schedule breaks throughout the day. Make sure to stay hydrated and fueled with snacks or meals that will keep your energy up. While Good Move Movers are busy packing, dismantling and then setting up at your new place, we like to say “While you wait, you hydrate!”

 

Enlist Help from Friends or Family

Don’t be afraid to ask friends or family members to help with packing, moving, or childcare on moving day. Having even one extra set of hands can speed things up and make your moving day more manageable.

 

Schedule Utilities and Services Ahead of Time

Set up utilities like electricity, gas, water, internet, and trash collection at your new home in advance. This ensures everything is ready when you arrive.

Good Move Movers has created the comprehensive list of Who To Notify When Moving which includes ALL the change of address notifications you’ll need to send out!

 

Use a Moving App

There are apps designed to help you organize your move, such as Sortly or Moving Planner. They help track your packing, schedule tasks, and keep everything in order.

Tech Magazine CNet also created a handy article on 7 Apps You’ll Definitely Want for Your Next Move.

 

Take Time to Rest and Settle In

Once you’ve moved in, don’t feel pressured to unpack everything at once! Prioritize essential rooms like the kitchen and bedroom, and take your time setting up the rest.

If you need some spare storage space, Good Move Movers can offer short term and long term climate controlled storage near you. Our 50,000 sq. ft. storage facility in Elmhurst, IL is safely monitored day and night to keep your belongings safe!

 

Request a Free Moving Quote Today

If you’re ready to make a move, contact Good Move Movers! We will be happy to give you an accurate FREE MOVING QUOTE.

If it would help to speak to a live human moving expert, call Good Move Movers on 630-283-1930.