It’s not so hard to picture the stress people experience during the moving day. That’s the date they’ve thought about during the past couple of months preparing for the move, and now it’s finally there. Everything needs to be in perfect order, right? Well, that’s pretty hard to achieve, if not impossible. You can imagine waking up that very same morning and thinking: Well, here goes nothin’… Alright, we’ll try to be a bit more optimistic here. With the right kind of tips and tricks, your moving day can turn out to be a stress-free event. You don’t want to lose your nerves to it, believe us. Read the article below for some tips that will certainly help you manage your time on moving day. So, shall we finally start?
Make sure you’re ready and packed
We hope you’re not planning to pack on moving day. Packing needs to be done way before so that you have everything ready when the moving crew (if you’re hiring one, that is) arrives. This one probably goes without saying. Nevertheless, it’s good we mention it anyway, just so you don’t forget to pack something and lose precious time and nerves over it on moving day. You’d be surprised if we were to tell you a decent number of folks finalize their packing on moving day. However, you have a lot of time on your hands to pack before moving day arrives. As you probably already know: it won’t do you any good to wait until the last minute.
Long-distance move: plan way ahead
While on the subject of making sure you’re all set and prepared for the move, let’s just say a few words about the time you’ll need to get everything ready for moving day. Most experts say that you’ll need to start preparing about two months before the big day arrives. Long-distance moves are harder pills to swallow than local relocations, so you’ll probably need more time to outline the schedule. You’ll find this sentence concerning long-distance moves wherever you care to look: make sure you start planning on time or else! Okay, we’ve paraphrased it a little, but the meaning hasn’t changed a bit.
Get a good night’s sleep
The night before moving day, make sure you go to bed early. Being tired during moving day is nothing but a hassle. Your last night in the old home should be a pleasant one, just as the morning after. Waking up fresh and rested, you’ll have the energy to conduct any task on your schedule. More about that you’ll find in the paragraph below.
Create a moving day schedule
Just as you’ve hopefully made a timeline for the months before the move, you should also create a moving day schedule. Open up your notebook and start planning. That way, you’ll have a clear picture of what needs to be done and in what order. For example, set your waking time, the time movers will arrive, doing a final walkthrough… The key to success is always in good organization. Creating a moving day timeline will definitely help you manage time more efficiently. Here’s an example:
- 8:00 – it’s time to wake up.
- 8:15 – 8:30 – eat breakfast.
- 9:00 – movers (or friends) arrive and start loading the truck.
- 12:00 – everything’s loaded onto the truck.
- 12:05 – check every room of the house for the last time. See if windows and doors are locked, and the lights are off.
Of course, this is just an outline. You’ll fill these time periods according to your needs.
Expect the unplanned
Let’s say you’ve done everything in your power to ease the moving stress. If things go the way you’ve planned – there’s not going to be a chance of you getting a couple of gray hairs. Unfortunately, most of the time, things don’t go so smoothly or according to plan. Be prepared for unexpected problems to come up. Make a couple of backup plans. For example, find alternative routes for the transfer of your belongings. You can’t be sure there won’t be any road constructions on the day you move.
Going DIY? Enlist your friends as workforce
If you’re not hiring professionals to help you move (which is sometimes not recommended), you can see if some of your friends are up for the task. We’ll take a guess and say you’re probably moving some big furniture you can’t entirely move all by yourself (unless you’re Hulk). After the work’s done, you can take your friends out for some food and drinks, a gesture they’ll surely appreciate. Also, it’s always nice to work with familiar people. By helping you relocate, your friends are giving you the best possible farewell gift.
A piece of advice for folks with pets or young kids
When the moving day arrives, expect a full house. Whether you’ve got friends to help you out or you’ve hired a moving company, you’re going to need some space for people to transfer all your belongings. A friendly dog can interfere and cause some trouble. Also, your kids can get hurt if they’re running around while there’s big furniture being moved. The best way you’ll find a solution for this is to see if anyone can babysit your kids or pets during the moving day. Whether it’s professionals or your soon-to-be ex-neighbors – it really doesn’t matter.
And that’s about it
So, these were some of the things you can do to efficiently manage your time on moving day. Hopefully, this quick guide is going to help you relocate as smoothly as possible. As you’ve had the chance to read: organization is crucial. Without it, you’re left with all the stress you can easily avoid by making a neat plan. Creating a timeline and thinking ahead should be your top priorities. Although moving can seem like such an inconvenience, there’s really nothing to be afraid of, just as long as you follow our tips.
