Moving is Easier When Organized

It is easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to moving. There is so much that has to get done. Sometimes you only have a short amount of time to plan and execute your move. Especially if you are required to move due to a job, you have a certain amount of tasks to be completed at specific times. Knowing what you need to do when is the best way to conquer that overwhelmed or stressed feeling.

Depending on the amount of time you have to move, you will have to organize accordingly. If you have the ideal few months you can start by finding quotes from various movers and rental companies. Find a company that gives you a fair price. Once you find movers that satisfy your price range and have a great reputation, go ahead and book. Choosing a day that the movers will come will give you a goal to work toward.

Next get yourself organized. Make a file or binder that contains all the information you might need for your move. Keep all receipts and contracts in this folder for quick access when you may need to check prices or dates. Also, include in this folder any maps or information you may need for your next town. You may need to explain your new homes location to the movers or have phones numbers for the electricity service on hand.

Having everything in one place will make moving easier. As your home is slowly dismantled, knowing that all your information for the move is in one place will give you peace of mind. One more way to stay organized is to include a pad of paper in the binder. As ideas of things to move or things to remember comes to mind, jot them down. It is safe to say that you won’t remember later. Your mind is busy elsewhere.

About a month in advance, you need to start getting down to the nitty gritty. Begin filtering through belongings in each room. What are you taking with you? What can you donate? Getting rid of old clothes, furniture or belongings that don’t need to make the move will help you feel refreshed and ready for the move. Donate to the Red Cross or your local thrift shop.

A month out from the move is a great time to get little things done like change of address forms and medical record forwarding. Fill out the United States Postal Service change of address form as well as going on line and changing your address with credit cards and magazines.

When you are a couple of weeks away, you may want to double check with the movers to make sure all the dates are set for moving. You can also use this time to start thinking about what you should pack in your suitcase for your personal move.

There are so many things to think about when moving. Get organized so that you can approach the matter as clear headed as possible.