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5 Ideas to Organize Your Move and Worry Less

When you think about moving, it may cause your heart rate to rise. Nobody enjoys it, and if you’re a student, moving is stressful because you’re just beginning your life as an adult. You may not know much about relocating and can benefit from these tips for organizing your move for less stress.

Generate A List

Planning is going to diminish most of the stress that comes with moving. Use a bullet journal to list anything you need to accomplish before, during, and after your move. As you think of tasks, add them to your list. Don’t forget about things like changing your address with your bank, calling the cable company, and asking grocery stores if they have any boxes to spare.

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Create A Labeling System

Efficiency and organization are keys to making a successful move hassle-free. Once you have filled up a box, label it with where it goes. You can also go the route of creating a color chart systemne. Your bullet journal is going to come into play again. Assign each room a color. Then use sticky notes, markers, or stickers to add said color to the box. This will allow you to know exactly where everything goes on the day of the move and keep track of your belongings.

Get Rid of Items You Don't Need

Use this time as you’re packing to get rid of anything you don’t need or use anymore. The less “stuff” you’re moving, the better. You may have forgotten about that chemistry notebook you no longer need or those socks that have holes in them. Separate all the pieces you want to donate from the items you can toss.

Manage Your Time Wisely

When you start the packing process early, the task is less overwhelming. Do a little bit every day. On some days, you may pack more than others. That is OK. Saving most of your sorting till the last minute will only cause panic. Having a proper timeline will reduce your overall stress about the move.

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Get Help When You Need

Hiring a moving company will ease your stress. The labeling system you created will provide the professional movers with what they need to get the job done quickly and efficiently. This will alleviate the anxiety that comes from moving day.

Moving isn’t always stressful. Unpacking won’t seem like such a chore because you have the tools needed for a successful move. These tips for organizing your move for less stress will help it feel effortless.

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