One of my friends (Adam) told me about a real incident where they wanted to shift to a 2 BHK apartment, and from their years of savings, they bought a house.
They were excited, but their excitement didn’t last long. The truck came late, and half of their packing material wasn’t labelled, so it was a total mess.
After one week, my friend had a conversation with his colleague, John, who smiled and told him that he hired a moving company. Their professionalism made their lives easier.
So he shared, some moving tips for a stress-free move whether you are moving alone, with kids or elder parents.
Let’s read these tips and apply it in our lives to make our move stress free.
(a) Tips for Moving with Kids
1. Involve Your Kids Early
Discuss the move with your kids and have them pack their bags. This helps in eliminating panic and causing them to feel at ease.
Example: Have your child decide which toys will be in what box and have them stick their stickers on their moving box.
2. Pack a “Kid Essentials Bag”
Prepare another bag with toys, snacks, clothing, and bedtime stuff during the first few days.
E.g., prepare their favorite blanket, books, and some toys in such a way that they feel at home right away.
3. Pay a visit to the new home (where possible)
Include the pictures or visit them in the new house before the move. It helps them get adjusted mentally.
Example:
Must take them to the neighborhood and show them the park or school they are going to attend.
4. Keep a Routine
Attempt to keep the same meal times, sleep time, and play time despite packing and moving madness.
Rule: Keep packing in the morning, still have story time at night, etc.
5. Describe the Move as an Adventure.
Make the turn a good experience rather than a frightening transformation.
Example:
Say to them, “We are on a new adventure! You are going to have a new room and new friends.
(b) Tips on Moving with Old Parents.
1. Plan for Comfort and Safety
Ensure that their rooms, beds, and bathrooms are prepared and safe to avoid accidents.
Example: Leave lights on at night and do not use loose carpets that can cause one to slip.
2. Incorporate them in decision-making.
Allow them to pack or decide what to carry; it makes them feel in charge.
Example: Ask them what items/clothes they want to take with them and what they can leave behind.
3. Hire Help if Needed
There is no need to avoid professional movers, particularly when it comes to heavy furniture or appliances.
Example: Hire movers to bring your sofa and fridge because your parents do not have to carry anything.
4 . Have Their Necessities at Hand.
Pre-pack a bag with medicines, glasses, and favorite things to use immediately.
Example: Stress can be avoided by means of a bag with daily drugs, slippers, and a warm sweater.
5. Allow More time to get used to it.
The process of moving is complicated; hence, shoot them not hurry them to unload everything.
Example: Have them get settled in their room first till they unpack the kitchen or living room ware.
(c)Tips for moving with a job change
1. Organize To Budget Job Dates.
To reduce stress, set moving dates with the date of your new employer.
Example: When your job begins on Monday, get settled down on the weekend before.
2. Research the New Location
Become familiar with the commute, grocery stores, and facilities locally.
Example: Test the time it will take to get to work out of the possible apartments.
3. Downsize Before Moving
Get rid of stuff you do not need. So by selling or giving it away that moving becomes easier and less expensive.
Example: You can donate old furniture or clothes that you do not use, which will decrease moving boxes.
4. Have Sensitive Work Materials on hand.
Ensure that documents and work-related materials are readily available.
Example: Have your laptop, ID, and key forms in a box of their own, which you carry along.
5. Stay Organized and Budgeted
Monitor moving costs and develop a packing/settling checklist.
Example: Don’t forget about the movers, transportation, and first grocery.
(d) Tips for moving when you relocate alone for the first time
1. Make a Packing Plan
Get ahead of schedule and label each room so that there is no confusion.
Example: Place labels on boxes such as kitchen – fragile or Bedroom-clutches so that they can be easily unpacked.
2. Pack an Essentials Box
Have things that are used daily in a different place so that they can be easily accessed in the initial days.
Example: Clothes, toiletries, medicines, phone charger, basic utensils.
3. Secure Your Belongings
When moving, lock valuable items and other important documents in a safe place.
Example: Have your passport, certificates, and cash in a bag that you carry along with you.
4. Learn About Your New Area
Should know about grocery stores, medical facilities, and transportation.
Example: Mark near pharmacies, transportation points, and local restaurants.
5. Keep in touch and find friends.
Stay in touch with family and attempt to see out neighbors or workmates to prevent loneliness.
Example: Find local clubs, apps, or community organizations to find people in your neighborhood.
