Congratulations! You’ve found a new home and are preparing to move. Relocating to a new place is a time of great excitement but also of great stress. In fact, recent research has indicated that moving is number one most stressful event in life; more than divorce or having a baby!
But fear not, there are steps you can take to reduce your stress level and anxiety. Below are the five top stressors associated with moving and tips for how to reduce them.
1. Moving Preparation
Planning early is a great way to reduce moving stress. Procrastination is the number one cause of moving stress. Additionally, taking the logistics of moving off of your plate by hiring a professional Silicon Valley mover is a great way to reduce stress.
2. Packing Your Belongings
The first step in reducing the stress of packing it to actually go through your items and purge what you no longer want or need. This reduces the number of things you have to pack and then unpack when you get to your new place. Another option to reduce packing headaches is to let residential movers pack and unpack your belongings.
3. The Night Before Your Move Panic
The night before moving day don’t forget to pack yourself a “moving day bag” that contains all of your important paperwork for moving, phone chargers, a change of clothes, and your toothbrush. The bag will help you from stressing on the actual day of moving.
4. Moving Day Craziness
There is no way around it – your actual moving day will be stressful. Remember to take deep breathes and try to remain flexible. Also, make sure you have extra cash to tip your Silicon Valley household movers and for take-out after the stressful day.
5. Settling Into Your New Place
The first few nights in your new home will be filled with activity. Remember to tackle your to-do list one thing at a time and try not to get overwhelmed. One thing you want to make sure you accomplish in the first days in your new place is checking to see if any furniture was damaged during the move. If there was, make sure you take photos and send them to your residential movers right away.
If you’re looking for a Silicon Valley mover that can help you reduce the stress of moving, look no further than AMS Bekins. With 65 years of experience, we have the skills and knowledge to deliver a smooth and seamless move. To learn more about our comprehensive moving services, give us a call or complete the online request form for a free, no-obligation price quote.
