Feeling a little anxious or stressed about your upcoming house move? Don’t worry, most people often feel that way for various reasons. But the good news is there are some simple things you can do to help minimise moving stress for an easier and smoother moving experience.
If you’re looking for some ideas for ensuring you have an easier time moving, you’ve come to the right place. Read on below for our top moving tips and tricks.
Why Do People Get Stressed When Moving?
Why do people find themselves stressed during a house move? Here are some of the main reasons why moving house can really get people’s stress levels up:
- Change – moving house can often signal the start of significant life changes. Moving away from familiar surroundings, familiar people etc. and having daily routines disrupted can lead to stress as well as fears about an uncertain future.
- Finances – moving house can be a costly exercise. There’s the cost of hiring a removalist or moving truck to consider, having to purchase moving materials as well as other associated costs like having to come up with bond for your new place or pay for carpet cleaning or bond cleaning at your old place.
- Takes up time – moving requires a lot of time and careful planning to stay on track. There are a lot of little things that need to be taken care of ahead of moving day and that can put a bit of pressure on you, especially if you’re time poor.
- Moving hiccups – no matter how much you plan ahead of your move and stay organised, there’s always the chance of a hiccup occurring which may not make your move go as smoothly as planned. For example the moving truck could break down or a moving box may be lost. And although these things are sometimes unavoidable, they can still cause you stress and have a negative impact on your overall moving experience.
Things To Do To Minimise Moving Stress
Examples of simple things you can do to minimise moving stress include:
- Start packing early – the sooner you start packing up your belongings, the more prepared you will be on moving day, which can alleviate a lot of stress.
- Declutter unwanted items – moving house is the perfect opportunity to declutter things you no longer need or use. Selling, giving away or donating unwanted items will lighten your moving load and cut down time on packing your possessions.
- Ensure your packing supplies are on hand before you start – having your packing supplies ready to go will ensure you can keep the packing momentum going without interruption.
- Get an estimate for your moving cost – asking your removalist for a moving quote ahead of time will give you a better idea of the total cost of moving house. This will allow you to readjust your moving plans if needed or consider other alternative options like a DIY house move instead.
- Pack an essentials box/bag – having a bag or box full of essential use items such as a towel, change of clothes, cutlery, toothbrushes etc. can be a lifesaver when it comes to finding all of your must-have items at your new place.
- Ask for help if you need it – short on time or can’t pack your belongings on your own? Don’t hesitate to ask someone for help. From enlisting friends and family to help you move boxes or hiring a packing professional to help box up your belongings, getting additional help from others will definitely save you time and alleviate stress.
- Get organised with a checklist – creating a moving checklist of all the tasks that need completing during your move is a great way to help keep you on track and on schedule.
- Minimise moving expenses – if you’re worried about finances, avoid any additional moving costs and save on areas of your move that you can handle yourself like packing.
- Use purpose-made moving boxes – avoid potential damage to your belongings by using proper moving boxes that can withstand the weight of your belongings. Where possible, avoid recycling previously used boxes which may not be as durable.
- Label boxes – as you pack, be sure to label your boxes clearly with their contents to make locating all of your belongings simpler and easier.
- Look after yourself – while moving house can be a busy time, be sure to get adequate sleep, eat well and take short breaks while packing to keep healthy and motivated.
- Don’t forget to have fun – moving house doesn’t have to be serious 100% of the time. For a bit of fun, why not turn up some music while you pack or start a packing competition amongst your family to see who can pack their room up the fastest.
Stress Less With Help From The Professionals
Minimise moving stress with help from the professionals at Giffen Furniture Removals. At Giffen, we’ve got all your moving needs covered, from furniture pre-packing, removals and even temporary storage.
We’ve helped thousands of families in Brisbane move their precious belongings over the last 30 years so you know your possessions will be in safe hands. Call today and ask for a free quote.
