Be Organized During Your Move

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

A lot of people find that employing a professional moving company in Little Rock has helped them to stay sane during a move and also made their relocation a lot easier to handle. However that is not all you can do to be organized over your move. Here are a few additional tips which may help.

Set Your Dates

From the very first day you begin packing your stuff to the last time you depart from to your old home, it's vital to have the big dates in your relocation process set as soon as possible. You might take six weeks or perhaps more to plan out your move, pack your belongings, hire a moving company in Little Rock, and figure out storage (when necessary).

A lot of folks have found it sensible to create a "master schedule" of their move — and give themselves a little breathing room in the event they encounter a delay. Your schedule should have a timeline of key milestones throughout the move, deadlines, and also a list of jobs to give out to family members.

Make To-Do Lists

A in-depth to-do list can be a great tool. Not only should daily as well as weekly to-do lists keep your move on track, but they could additionally be great stress management tools. Truth be told, lots of people realize a to-do list has a relaxing effect on them.

You may think it helpful to put together smaller to-do lists rather than a single big one for the complete relocation. For example, one of your weekly items could be to pack your bedroom, and further you could divvy that task into smaller daily jobs (pack jewelry, pack office/printer supplies, pack clothes, etc.).

Assign Chores to Different Family Members

Moving needs to be a family task. Be sure that every family member knows what their part is to make your relocation go smoothly. For example, extenuating circumstances aside, each person in your residence might be able to pack the majority of the belongings in his or her own bedroom. You might also decide to assign cleaning chores once the packing is done.

If everyone is on the same page, your relocation will move along much more smoothly.

Stay with Your Deadlines

The last thing you need when moving is scurrying around to hastily pack and load every belonging you have with only a short time left to spare. The best way to circumvent such a disorganized mess should be to stay to each deadline you set for yourself to the extent possible.

For instance, create deadlines to finish packing each of the rooms. Create a deadline to schedule the professional moving company in Little Rock to come and load your stuff, or to rent a moving truck. You will also set deadlines for vital tasks in advance and after your move, such as cancelling your electric and also the other utilities at the old home and setting them up at your new house.

Reward Yourself!

Lastly, do not forget to permit yourself a reward or two when you are making progress toward your goal. Maybe you can treat everyone to a nice dinner after completing a major job on your to-do list, or even merely take an occasional night off from moving prep. However you proceed, rewarding yourself once in a while will keep you motivated as well as focused.

If you ever are feeling overwhelmed throughout the moving process, and might need a little help to stay organized, don't hesitate to reach out to the A-1 Freeman team of professional movers in Little Rock! We will help make your move less hectic across the board.