Be Organized During Your Move

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Lots of people have found that working with a professional moving company in Atlanta has allowed them to stay sane during a move as well as made their relocation much less stressful to manage. Yet that is not all you can do to be organized during your move. Here are a few more suggestions which may help.

Set Your Dates

From the very first day you commence packing your things to the last time you wave good-bye to your old home, it's important to have the big dates in your relocation process set as soon as feasible. You might take six weeks or more to plan out your move, pack your possessions, find a moving company in Atlanta, and set up storage (when required).

Lots of people find it reasonable to create a "master schedule" of their move — and leave themselves a little cushion in case they encounter a delay. Your schedule should have a timeline of key events throughout the move, deadlines, and also a list of chores to assign out to family members.

Make To-Do Lists

A comprehensive to-do list can be a powerful tool. Not only will daily and also weekly to-do lists keep your move going in the right direction, but they can additionally be great stress management tools. Actually, lots of people find a to-do list has a calming effect on them.

You might find it helpful to assemble smaller to-do lists in lieu of a single lengthy one for the entire move. For example, one of your weekly jobs might be to pack your bedroom, and then you could split that task into smaller daily chores (pack jewelry, pack office/printer supplies, pack clothes, and so forth).

Assign Tasks to Different Family Members

Moving should be a family project. Be sure that each family member realizes what their part is to make your move go smoothly. For instance, extenuating circumstances excluded, every person in your residence will be able to pack the majority of the things in his or her own bedroom. You can also decide to assign cleaning tasks for after the packing is complete.

When everyone is on the same page, your move can proceed much more calmly.

Stick to Your Deadlines

The last thing you need when moving is scurrying around to frantically pack as well as load every valuable you have with only a short time left to spare. The best method to avoid such a disorganized mess is to adhere to each deadline you set for yourself to the best of your ability.

For example, create deadlines to complete packing each of the rooms. Create a deadline to book the professional moving company in Atlanta to come and load your stuff, or to rent a moving truck. You will also create deadlines for critical actions prior to and after your move, such as cancelling your electric and the internet service at the old house and setting them up for your new residence.

Reward Yourself!

Lastly, do not forget to permit yourself a reward or two as you make progress on the road to your goal. Maybe you could treat the fam to a nice dinner after completing a major task on the to-do list, or even merely take an occasional night off from moving prep. No matter what you choose, rewarding yourself here and there will keep you motivated and focused.

If you ever are feeling overwhelmed throughout the moving process, and might need a little help staying organized, do not hesitate to reach out to the A-1 Freeman team of professional movers in Atlanta! We can help make your move less hectic across the board.