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How to Plan a Move Without Disrupting Daily Life
Moving house is one of those things that sounds so simple… until you actually start doing it. The fact is, you’ll find boxes piling up, routines go out the window, and suddenly even the easy thing you normally take for granted just can’t happen – try making a cup of tea when all your kitchen items are packed away and there are people absolutely everywhere moving things around.
The good news is, you can plan a move without disrupting daily life (too much), and with that in mind, keep reading to find out more.
Start Earlier Than You Think You Need To
One of the biggest causes of stress when it comes to moving is leaving everything to the last minute, and when you give yourself time, the whole thing feels a lot more manageable. So start by sorting through what you own, and decide what’s coming with you and what just isn’t worth packing.
And even doing a small amount each day makes a big difference by the time you get to moving day – it stops the job from turning into a huge, exhausting push right at the end, which is where a lot of stress can come from (and there’s no need for it).
Keep Daily Routines In Place
As much as you can, try to keep normal daily life going – eat at your usual times, stick to your work hours, get the kids to bed like you normally would, and so on. If you can keep your routines in place as much as possible, then you’ll feel a lot calmer, even when other things around you – including the actual place you live in – are changing.
It’s really tempting to just let all your routines slide when you’re moving, but if you can keep at least some structure that’s going to help everyone feel more comfortable with what’s happening, and you’ll be able to plan the move a lot more easily as well.
Pack In A Way That Makes Sense
The biggest piece of advice to listen to is not to pack randomly. It’s best to start with things you don’t use every day and work your way up to the things you need to get by. And of course, you’ll want to label your boxes clearly, and not just by room, but by what’s inside as well. Knowing where your kettle, bedding, and toiletries are saves a lot of frustration on moving day.
Get The Right Help
Trying to do everything yourself is one of the fastest ways to reach total burnout, and the move that should have been fairly simple will become a nightmare. Professional residential moving services can handle the heavy lifting (literally), transport, and logistics, which takes a massive amount of pressure off your shoulders.
Once that’s sorted, you’ll be able to focus more on your family, your work, and the various other important details you’ll need to get right when you’re moving from one place to another.
