Having to move is stressful enough as it is. Making an emergency move can be even more stressful than normal. In a person’s lifetime, moving is considered one of the most stressful activities–along with the loss of a loved one, divorce, or a job loss. There’s packing, expenses, scheduling, and the major life changes we experience. It can be difficult to leave the people and places who have your attachment. You have made memories, and the location becomes a part of who you are. With moving, especially emergency moving, there is the stress of finding a new place, time pressure, and potential financial burdens. You really are juggling many moving parts. But, you can limit the amount of stress by following the tips below.
Think positively
You already have enough happening on your plate right now. Worrying, and adding unnecessary stress, will not help. The first step is to put your mind in the right perspective. Stay calm so that you don’t make any mindless mistakes. Staying calm will also help you to focus more. Don’t waste any time thinking about the events that triggered your emergency move. Just get down to brass tacks, and start doing what needs to be done right now.
Create and prioritize your plan of action
With an emergency move, you’ll need to be as efficient as possible. Every minute and every hour needs to be organized until you have accomplished your move. As a result, it is essential to create a course of action with a list of your priorities. In addition, you should set clear deadlines for each task. To prevent from losing your head, check off each task as they’re completed. This way, you can see that you’re making progress and can adjust as needed. Plus, it helps to decrease the stress of moving since you can see you are making progress in some form.
Compare quotes for movers
Even if you are limited on time, you don’t want to spend more than is necessary. Whether you need to move now or in a few weeks, quotes are vital to ensure your move is much more successful and doesn’t put you in a financial bind. Not to mention, you need to know what types of costs to expect so that you can plan around it.
Get help
You could move alone, but why would you want to? Instead of going insane, have someone around to share the burden. It helps to hire professional movers to pack and transport your stuff. These are professionals who are experienced with packing, efficiency, safety, and speed. Since you’ve already compared quotes, you can have peace of mind knowing you have found the right mover for your emergency needs.
Final thought
As you can see, planning an emergency move doesn’t have to make you insane. All it takes is the right frame of mind, a plan, and some professional help.