Moving Solo: How to Make It Work

Moving with help from a spouse or a housemate is difficult enough, but moving on your own is even more challenging. If you’re facing an upcoming move on your own, it’s essential to approach the project in an organized way. There are many things you can do to make moving on your own just a little bit easier. Here are some suggestions.  

Get Serious About Decluttering

The more stuff you own when you’re moving, the more complicated moving will be. Start decluttering now, so when it’s time to start packing, your job will be more manageable. Less stuff means fewer boxes to move, and that’s good for you!

These tips will help you declutter: 

• First, declutter what you’re not using. Start by decluttering seasonal items you’re not using at the moment. Then, wait to declutter items and rooms that you use every day. 
• Give away what you can. Don’t throw away what you can donate to charities. This helps keep stuff out of landfills.
• Start decluttering well in advance. Decluttering takes a lot of time. You may need weeks or months to do a good job. So give yourself plenty of time to ensure that your efforts are as thorough as possible. 

Get Help When You Need It

Just because you’re moving alone doesn’t mean you can’t ask for help from friends and family. Get help when you need it to make relocating more efficient, fun, and a better overall experience. You can repay your friends and family by purchasing them pizza or giving them a gift. They’ll appreciate the gesture!

Stay Organized

Moving is one of those activities that generate a lot of paperwork and requires a lot of organization. If you don’t stay organized during your relocation, you could easily get overwhelmed.

Since you’re the only person keeping track of the movers, checking items off the packing to-do list, and finding the new home where you’ll be living, it’s vitally important that you stay organized throughout the entire experience. 

• Keep a binder of your most essential documents throughout the relocation. This might include the billing information for the relocation, a note with your new address, a copy of your new lease, information about your new job, and so on. 
• Make a timeline. When should you be finished decluttering? By when should you start packing? When will you look at new apartments in your new city? What day do the movers arrive to load the truck? Make a timeline with all this information to avoid missing important dates. 
• Get the app. There are lots of apps that can help with your upcoming relocation. From apps that help you find cleaning people for your new apartment to apps that help you sort your things, downloading the right app for your upcoming relocation can make things easier! Choose the apps you love.  

Take Care Of Yourself

Moving on your own can be a stressful event, no doubt. So now more than ever, it’s essential to take care of your physical and emotional health. 

• Get enough sleep. No matter how busy you get, it’s vital to build rest into your schedule. Most adults need between 7 and 9 hours. 
• Take time for yourself. Give yourself a 15-minute break every day and use this time to reflect and relax. For example, you might spend this time meditating, or napping, or walking around your neighborhood. 
• Eat healthily. Stock up on healthy snacks. You’re going to need them!

Get Help From the Pros

You don’t have to move alone. Get help from professional movers. Contact us today to make an appointment and discuss your upcoming relocation.