There are plenty of myths that surround moving from one place to another. If you’re prepared for your move, though, you can get out of your old place and into your new one with less stress. That can make your moving day much easier to deal with, and that’s always a good thing. Most people dread moving, because there’s a stigma surrounding it. Here are some of the commonly held myths and opinions about moving day, and what you should know to make sure your move is as easy as it can be.
1. Will your move be easy?
One of the main myths about moving day is that it will always be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Moves take some organization and effort, but they’re usually not as upsetting as many people claim they are. Still, a move is a big life change, and not everyone does well with that. If you’re not sure how you feel about the move, that could lead to you feeling more stressed out than normal. Part of the stress will come from the actual move, and part of it will come from the feelings you have for letting go of one place and moving on to another. You may be sad or glad to leave, but either way it will be a big change. Whether you’re going down the street or across the country, it simply won’t be the same anymore. Acknowledging that and embracing it can make your move easier.
2. Does planning guarantee less stress?
Planning your move can reduce your stress, but it won’t eliminate all of it. There’s a lot that goes along with buying a home and getting moved into it. Some things, you just can’t plan for. They are parts of life that show up unexpectedly, and when you try to plan for everything you always leave at least one thing out. Not only is that frustrating, but it can keep you from enjoying your new home as much as you otherwise would. It’s better to plan for as much as possible, but it’s also a good idea to leave some room in your plan for all those things that could happen and that you can’t really predict. That can help you keep your stress level low, but also make sure you’re ready to expect the unexpected.
3. Should you hire a professional?
One of the ways to reduce your stress is to hire the pros, but that may not always be the case. Even professionals can show up late, lose things, or break things. If you’re not prepared and don’t have everything packed up just right, the arrival of movers can actually add to your stress level instead of making it better. Whether you choose to use a professional company or move yourself with U-Haul or a similar carrier is a choice only you can make. There are different levels and types of stress that can come from either option, so it’s not about eliminating your stress. It’s more about finding which type of stress is the least upsetting, and choosing that option. It won’t be perfect, but it will be easier to deal with that way.
4. Can you just load things into your car?
If you’re moving just a short distance and you don’t have much stuff, you might just be able to stuff everything into your car and make a few trips back and forth. For longer distance moves or a big household, though, it’s not realistic. Cars, even trucks and SUV’s, fill up fast. You can’t get big furniture into them, and driving down the road with a mattress on top and things hanging out the windows really isn’t safe. If you don’t want to get a big company to move you, or you only need a small trailer, there are ways you can rent one to make your move. Provided your vehicle can tow without a problem, a trailer to pull behind it may be enough. If it isn’t, getting a rental truck is the safest and best way to move your things from one place to another without too much damage or risk.
5. Will friends really avoid helping you?
When you purchase a house and decide to move, it’s hard to do everything by yourself. It’s generally a myth that friends will disappear when you need help moving, but people do have lives and you’ll have to be sure you plan around their schedule if you want their help. Ask people early, and confirm with them as the date gets closer. You don’t want to get to moving day and have everyone suddenly say they can’t help you. It can be funny on the TV commercials, but it’s not so funny when it happens to you in real life. Rather than take that chance, have a Plan A and a Plan B, and make sure you confirm them both with a few days to go. That way you’ll know what to do, and won’t get caught without any help on your moving day.
Some of the myths about moving day simply aren’t true, but some have a grain of truth at their center. That’s why it’s very important to plan out your move as far in advance as you reasonably can. You’ll have an easy time and a lower stress level, and your move will be completed more smoothly. With something as large and sometimes complicated as a move, that’s all you can really hope for.
