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How To Keep Calm On Your Moving Day!

There are lots of major concerns that can crop up on moving day and this can make the entire process very stressful for everyone involved. Keeping calm on moving day will help you to keep a clear head, which is essential for you to make sure that you get all of your jobs done in plenty of time. If you want to find out some helpful and handy tips to keep your stress levels to a minimum on moving day then have a look at this guide!-    Plan in advance.A house move requires lots of planning, and if you can keep on top of it all then you’ll find your moving day is as stress-free as possible. When it comes to moving day you should have everything packed and ready to go. Your cupboards and freezer should be cleared and all your boxes ready to go. -    Hire the necessary help.If you have the money then hiring a man with a van or professional movers is a fantastic option for you and your family. Professional help will keep your stress levels at an all-time low as you’ll have experienced staff on hand to give you all the help and advice you need. Movers are great when it comes to heavy lifting and they’ll be more than equipped to load up the van quickly and safely. If you can’t afford to hire a removal company then don’t panic – try to enlist the help of friends and family. Try to get as many helping hands on board as is possible so you have less work to do! -    Have a plan to hand.Try to devise a rough schedule of your moving day. If you’ve hired movers then note down what time they’re coming, how trips you estimate will be needed between properties and which boxes and bags will be transported first. -    Plan your furniture layout.One of the most time-consuming tasks of moving day is getting your furniture into your new home. Not only does the lifting and manoeuvring take a lot of time, but planning exactly where you want your table or your bookcase to go can be time-wasting as well. Try to think about where you want everything to go before moving day, so that you can get your larger items into place immediately and with limited hassle. -    Snacks and breaks.Don’t stress yourself out by going hungry on moving day. Schedule in a break for lunch as well as for snacks, especially if you’re moving with young children! Breaks don’t need to take up a lot of time, but keeping hunger and thirst at bay will do wonders for your stress levels, so it’s definitely worth taking the time to do this! -    Don’t rush.It’s tempting to want to get everything carried, loaded and unpacked as soon as possible, but this can lead to a lot of complications. Don’t expect to have everything unpacked and ready by the end of the day – set yourself realistic goals that you’re likely to achieve. Small tasks such as “have the kitchen essentials unpacked” or “have fresh sheets on the beds” are much easier to do and you won’t find yourself getting overworked either! -    Keep children and pets away.If you have pets and children then you might want to have alternative arrangements made for moving day. Pets can definitely be a liability, whilst young children might require a lot of extra work and effort that you just can’t find the time to spare! Try hiring a pet-sitter or a babysitter for the day so you can concentrate solely on moving!