How to Organize a Move

If you’re just beginning the process of organizing a move, you might be scratching your head and wondering how to tackle all the aspects that need to be addressed. Like any big project, though, the key is organization. Don’t get overwhelmed because you need to get estimates from full service moving companies, have to find moving supplies or have mountains of things to pack; if you stay calm and take care of each task one at a time, you’ll be relaxing in your new home before you know it. 

A great way to ensure you don’t get lost in the details is to use our home moving checklist which lists in a timeline format the tasks most people encounter when they move. This checklist will help you stay focused, so you can stay sane. But there are also some less tangible elements you might want to be aware of when you move:

• Moving is stressful
  It’s obviously quite common to feel stressed out during relocation, especially if it’s a do-it-yourself move. Although it can sometimes be hard to do, try to take some time to unwind, whatever that means for you. Sometimes putting your feet up, taking a bath or even a quick jog around the block can do wonders.
• Get your body ready
  If you’ll be moving boxes and furniture yourself, make sure to warm up your muscles first. Taking this small step can keep you from experiencing days of soreness after your move.
• Mind the children
  Most young children have limited experience with the huge changes a move can bring, so they may have unexpected reactions. You’ll get better results if you let them express themselves and not try to talk them out of how they feel. There are many good books and web sites that help children understand and cope with moving, so it’s a good idea to get a few and read them with your kids.
• Pet peeves
  Like children, pets are also greatly affected by moving and all the packing and rearranging that precedes it. Synthetic pheromones are a great way to calm them down, as is spending some extra quality time to let them know you haven’t forgotten them. Whatever you do, don’t give pets tranquilizers if they will be moving via air. They cause metabolic slowdowns that can kill them when combined with extreme stress, which is why the practice is not endorsed by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Source:   http://www.saveologymoving.com/articles/how-to-organize-move.aspx

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