Packing for a big move can be one of the most deflating tasks—it feels as though it takes forever. Is there anything less exciting that sorting through your own belongings and packing them away? YOU AREN’T ALONE! Unless packing and hauling is your profession, chances are good that you—hating it every step of the way—are in the majority.
What needs to be done to get you motivated? Here at ABS Movers & Storage, we have a few tips we’ve learned over the years to share with you! The following 4 tips will help you get motivated to pack!
- Break down the packing process into manageable-sized tasks
Putting your whole home into boxes is a big project. Do you find yourself standing in the middle of the room wondering where and how to begin? The trick is to trick yourself into accomplishing a lot without realizing it. Standing in front of the One Huge Task (packing up your entire home) and wallowing in self-pity won’t do you any good. You need small projects to get the ball rolling and keep it rolling. Here’s an Example Checklist:
- Separate clothing your wear and love from clothing you don’t
- Throw away/donate clothing from the “don’t love/don’t wear” pile
- Pack kitchen
- Pack bedroom #1
- Pack living room décor
- Pack books
Before you know it, you’re done!
- Eliminate distractions
Moving houses can rapidly become problematic if you find yourself dealing with constant interruptions. Stopping, addressing the interruption, resuming… Stopping again… It’s demotivating, to say the least. So, do something about it, preemptively. Check this out:
- Phones: silence them.
- Pets: cordon them off in a room you aren’t working in or let them run around in the backyard.
- Kids: send them to a friend’s house if they aren’t old enough to assist.
- Make it fun
What are friends for if they won’t lend a hand to make the packing process more efficient? Call your closest two or three friends, order some pizza, and make a day of it. - Reward yourself
We’re all children at heart. Remember your manageable list? As you complete a task, reward yourself, just as you would reward your child for finishing chores! Honestly, it’s funny what we adults are willing to do for a “gold star.” Here are a few ideas to help you feel excited to accomplish a checklist item:
- Take a well-deserved break (like… a nap…)
- Order your favorite delivery food
- Treat yourself to a spa day
- Catch a movie you’ve been wanting to see
Don’t let the packing process get you down! You can do it! But, should you decide packing just isn’t for you, or if you do not have the time to handle it yourself—that’s ok, too. Give our team here at ABS Movers & Storage in Markham, ON movers a call and let’s discuss our packing, storage, and transport services together! Our professional movers can help you choose the timeline and moving/storage services that work best for you for your pending move. We’ve got your back!
ABS Movers & Storage | 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 | (416) 588-1499
