Even if you aren’t normally a list maker, you’ll find that putting together a good moving checklist is an important component of a stress-free moving experience. The better the list, the smoother the move will go.
Moving Checklist Tip One-Start Immediately
You want to start creating a moving checklist as soon as you learn you’re going to move. The original list doesn’t have to be fancy. Many people find that they do best when they simply start brainstorming all the things that need to be completed before, during, and after the move.
Once you’ve completed the original brainstorming session, you can work on taking the items off that and creating a solid master-moving checklist.
Moving Checklist Tip Two-Create a Master Checklist
We’ve found that the best moving checklists are the ones that have a master checklist and a few sub-lists. The master list should have the major aspects of the move listed on it, such as hiring movers, packing specific rooms, setting up a garage sale, turning utilities on and off, setting up important moving-related appointments, home improvement projects, etc. You should have dates on the master list for when you want to complete each item.
Moving Checklist Tip Three-Be Diligent About Sticking to Your Moving List
Once you’ve completed your list, put a copy of it somewhere that’s both prominent and accessible. As soon as you officially complete an item on the list. Check it off. Don’t check off anything that isn’t done.
Moving Checklist Tip Four-Get Everyone Involved
Moving is a family affair so you’ll want the entire family involved in the list-making process. Many people find that they get the most mileage out of their list when they make a separate list of duties that each family member is responsible for. This creates accountability and also helps make the list of moving tasks seem less overwhelming
Moving Checklist Tip Four- Reward Yourself
We think that the main reason people find moving to be so stressful is that they get so caught up trying to get everything done that they allow themselves to get mentally exhausted. While you’re composing your moving checklist, think of different ways you can reward yourself each time you complete one of the tasks. These rewards not only give you a little mental break and a burst of pride but also provide extra incentive to tackle each moving-related chore.
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