Moving is one of the most stressful processes you can endure in your entire lifetime, although most people don’t feel that way. Why is that the case? Depending on whether you’re moving alone or with your family, often with kids, the terms on which the whole move will be conducted differ. This means that a person moving by themselves has fewer situations to stress about, or at least, that’s a general opinion. However, even moving by yourself isn’t a guarantee you’ll have a stress-free move.
The complexion of the process depends on multiple factors, and there isn’t a general answer that will make things clear.
So, all in all, a stress-free move is a myth, especially because most people don’t spend enough time preparing and organizing. However, both preparation and organization can go a long way and help you along the way.

Preparation for Moving

Preparation for the moving process won’t take up too much of your time as long as you start preparing a couple of weeks in advance; we recommend at least a month before the moving date. Preparation includes different tasks depending on the situation and the terms of your move. One of the most important tasks you should consider are canceling and transferring utilities, setting up a new mailing address, obtaining packing materials, and exploring moving options (hiring professional movers or DIY methods).
In any case, we always recommend asking family and friends for help, especially if you have no prior experience in the subject.
Do not forget about mental preparation. If you have kids or older family members, try to prepare mentally for the entire process. Sit down and talk about the best ways to prevent stress and what might worry your family members. Try to find the best ways to make everyone prepared for the move.

Organization for Moving

Although preparation and organization are often perceived as the same term, in reality, these differ in a critical sense. While preparation refers to the abstract part of the move, if we exclude obtaining packing materials, the organization of the move is quite clear and needs to be conducted in the best possible manner. You need to decide on the moving method of your choice. If you plan on hiring professional movers, make sure to explore all available options before making the final decision. On the other hand, DIY methods are suitable for certain people, especially for people who already have experience in the matter. If you are going DIY make sure you know all the tips for packing fragile items. However, not many people think about what to do after they move, and we’ll help you understand this specific issue below.

Unpacking Essentials

When finishing the whole move, it’s important to unpack essentials first. These often include important documents, a personal hygiene bag, some quick snacks, emergency clothes, underwear, your kid’s toys, etc.
We’re not saying that you need to unpack everything at once, which is why unpacking your essential box should be your property. This way, you won’t have to dig through your belongings. So, one of the first things you need to think about is unpacking your essentials.

Deep Cleaning

Most people fall into their normal routine of living upon arriving at their new home. There is nothing wrong with that, as most people live very busy and are focused on getting a bit of rest on Weekends. And most people move on weekends. However, we highly recommend taking a couple of hours to truly deep clean your house and apartment.
If you don’t have spare time on your hands, hire a professional to deep clean your house for you or ask family and friends for help.

Changing Locks

Another tip when it comes to moving into your new home is to change your locks. Since you are the new owner of the house, it’s very important to ensure maximum safety. There is a possibility that someone may still have the keys to your home, and even though, in most cases, nothing ever happens, you’d want to live life risk-free.
For instance, past pet sitters, babysitters, the family from the previous owners, etc. We understand that moving is quite expensive, especially if you don’t own a moving vehicle and plan on hiring a full-circle moving company to handle everything for you. However, rekeying your entire home, when taken care of properly, doesn’t have to represent an enormous expense. So, another important thing you should consider is changing your new home’s locks.

Update

Updating your address is often overlooked and can cause severe problems later, especially if important documents come into your home address every month. You can easily forget bills, resulting in a severe loss of money. Update your address with the next places:

• Bank
• Credit Card Company
• The post office
• Your internet and cable provider
• Gas, electric, and water companies
• Magazine and newspaper services
• Companies you plan on using on a regular basis, like Amazon, HBO, Netflix, and other prescriptions
• Your friends
• Doctors
• Insurance companies
• Other

The list can differ depending on different individuals meaning that you should take enough time to carefully think about what your priorities are.
The same goes for transferring your medical records.
In addition, if you plan on moving far away, you need to take care of finding new healthcare providers. Make sure that the new health provider accepts your insurance. Take at least a couple of days to explore the subject and pick the best possible option that soothes you and your family.

Summary

All in all, we mentioned earlier that moving is extremely stressful. However, it doesn’t need to be if you follow our advice. Although most people are preoccupied with the actual move, make sure to think about all the things you should take care of upon moving into your new home. As for the desired method of moving, make sure to explore all available options before making the final decision. Also, keep in mind there are numerous shady companies out there, so take your time to choose the best movers out there.