Whether you are preparing to move just down the road or across the country—the undertaking of moving is stressful either way. There is time to balance, money to earmark, and coordination to do (hopefully flawlessly). Ask anyone about their feelings regarding a move and they’ll like, emphatically, tell you they hate it. Ironically, moving-time is the time you desperately want everything to go well.
And, unfortunately, it usually doesn’t.
Why is this? There’s a simple answer: most just don’t know what they’re doing? Yes, there are the typical check-marks: purge, pack, load a truck, travel, unload. That’s the gist. But, there’s just more to it if you’re trying to accomplish a stress-free move. And, the experts here at ABS Movers & Storage want to give you the formula: 4 ways to survive a move STRESS-FREE!
- Clear the calendar!
Moving takes time. Do not try to crunch in a move between a Friday work meeting and one of your kid’s soccer games. Even if you hire a professional moving company, there is a lot to be done in preparation. And, even if your movers will be packing your belongings for you—there is still prep to do! You will need to sort, clean, and group items. You will need to be present when the movers arrive to pack and load and haul. Don’t overload your calendar unless you’re ready for some intense - Declutter and purge
The less there is to pack, the better. Several weeks prior to moving day, sort through your stuff! Decide what will go, what can be gifted, donated, sold, or thrown out. This is particularly beneficial for individuals and families who’ve lived in the same residence for several years. Belongings have a way of collecting and settling into spaces and becoming completely forgotten… If you haven’t used it or worn it in over a year, you probably never will. - Make a plan
This goes hand-in-hand with clearing your calendar. You will need to set aside time to sort (and pack, if you choose to forgo this option with your moving company in Toronto, ON). If you are going to pack your own things, there is a systematic way of handling this: group items. Here’s what we mean:
- Move from room to room—don’t combine items that don’t “go” together
- Don’t pack any one box to heavily
- Pack all boxes full and/or use “filler” to keep items from sliding around during transport
(filler = foam packing, bubble wrap, towels, newspaper, etc.) - Label! Write down the room the box is from/will go in and the items inside
- Keep your eye on the prize
Remember why you’re doing this. You’ve decided to move for some important reason. Perhaps your family is growing and you need more space, or you’re downsizing, or you’ve accepted a new job, or you’ve found your dream home in the prefect neighbourhood—there’s a reason you’re moving, and that is exciting.
No matter how near or far you’re preparing to move, ABS Movers & Storage can assist! The pros here know how to keep your stress-level down and the excitement alive! Give our team a call!
ABS Movers & Storage | 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 | (416) 588-1499
