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4 Tips to Take the Stress Out of Moving

One of the most stressful things that you can do in life is moving. Firstly, it can be massively expensive. You will no doubt have to come up with extra money for utility deposits, security deposits, connection fees and more. There may be a mortgage to take out, or a rental agreement to sign. And it takes time to find the perfect home to move to in the perfect location, then you have to figure out what to do about the home you are currently living in. 

There can be a lot of emotional attachments to a property that you have been in for a while. You may have a lot of memories of your time living there, and leaving these behind can be very emotional. Allow yourself the time to process these feelings before taking the plunge. 

Packing Your Possessions

The things that we own can often provide us a great deal of stress and joy at the same time. When you live in a home for a while you tend to accumulate items that you think are needs at the time but when it comes down to it, you may not really want it. Once you start packing you find yourself willing to part or downsize some of your collections. But for the items we do deem worthy to come with us to our new home, we want to pack them securely so they will arrive safely to our new home. 

Pack similar items together for practical purposes and make sure you label the box with what is inside them, and where they are to go in the new house. Bubble wrap all of your delicate items and make sure that heavier items go toward the bottom of any box. Avoid making a box too heavy, or you won’t be able to lift them. 

Kids Messy Closet Before PictureUse Moving As A Chance To Declutter

You may well have a lot of possessions that you don’t really need. Moving homes is a really great opportunity to get rid of anything that you have no need for anymore. If the items are in good condition, list them on eBay, or donate them to charity. It is amazing how many things you will find that you have forgotten about. But chances are, if you did not know you had, you don’t really need to keep it. 

Moving ChaosThinking Of The Practicalities Of Moving

There are a lot of different administrative tasks associated with moving. You will need to let any companies that supply utilities to your property know that you are moving, along with your bank, insurers, employers and many more. 

You may need to redirect your mail for a while when you initially move. You could also use a service such as https://physicaladdress.com that will email you any physical mail that you would normally have received.

Hiring A Moving Company

Bringing in a company to move your possessions may be costly, but it is a smart move. It will take away much of the hard work from you and help you to find a less stressful solution to getting the job done. 

To find a good moving company you should ask around for recommendations. Read reviews online to make sure the company is reliable and has a positive reputation of safely handling possessions. Then, call around the best companies and find the best quotes.  

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Shanna started writing shortly after her daughter was born. She's written for various outlets over the years. When she's not writing about her adventures with her daughter, she's out having adventures!

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Shanna is a single mom living in the suburbs of the Twin Cities raising her daughter.

Shanna blogs about family, food, travel, middle-school-age children topics, and more. She shares tips and tricks she has discovered to help make her life run smoother.

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