How to Prepare for a Move the Night Before

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For some, the night before a move can be the most stressful time in the moving process – maybe even more so than the move itself! Particularly for serial planners and chronic overthinkers, thinking of all the what-ifs and potential setbacks is the perfect recipe for losing sleep when you need it the most. If that sounds like you, don’t worry. Shleppers is here to share some of our favorite night-before tips to make your move run smoothly and to help you get some much-needed sleep.

The Perfect Night-Before Checklist

First, make sure everyone who needs to know about your move is informed. Family and friends might need to know your new address to know where to show up for the housewarming party, but there are other people who need to be kept up to date on your move. Confirm that your local utility services like phone, gas, water, and electricity are scheduled to be shut off once you’ve moved out. Additionally, submit a change of address form to the USPS so that all mail will make it to your new home and not get lost on the way. Finally, update your address with your state’s DMV and Voting registries – both of which can be done online in many cases. Getting these changes out of the way before you move will save you from having to remember whom to contact about a change of address as you try to settle into your new home.

Next, pack your necessities box and label it. This box is going to be the star of your show. As the last box to pack and the first box to unpack, it should always stay with you if possible. Pack this box the night before your moving day and include everything you cannot live without, even for one night. Throw in your phone charger, medications, a clean towel, necessary toiletries, and a change of clothes. Think of this box as your survival kit. Even if a disaster were to strike on moving day, your necessities box can get you through it and can ease some of the stress of the uncertainty of moving day.

Additionally, focus on your mindset. An attitude of gratitude can make a huge difference in the way moving day makes you feel. Fresh starts are a cause for excitement, not despair. Your new life will bring adventures and learning experiences, no matter the age, and at the end of the day, nothing will take away the stress of moving like doing it with your loved ones.

Moving With Shleppers

Finally, if you really want to take the weight off your shoulders on moving day, hire a professional moving company. Without the stress of having to move yourself, you will truly be able to sleep soundly the night before a move.

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