Moving comes with many responsibilities; however, it is not a single-step endeavor; it involves various steps that would help you and your family relocate. According to our previous blog, Perks of Packing in Advance, it is recommended to get a head start to avoid stress and make the next step as well-ordered as possible. One of the critical topics we will tackle in this blog is getting a head start for a smoother relocation.
A common mistake that movers make is being efficient but not effective. Remember, efficiency and effectiveness must go hand-in-hand for you to call yourself productive! Sadly, most movers can efficiently maximize their time with the preparation but could be more effective. For a smoother relocation, as responsible movers, you must balance being efficient and effective. Therefore, executing every step smoothly and assuring that each process is done with ease can get you somewhere—it is guaranteed that you will be moving to your new area instantly with no worries.
Of course, all of us want a smooth relocation. In this blog, we will provide you with a series of DOs and DON’Ts in moving to ensure a smooth and stress-free move. Without further ado, let’s begin!
Dos and Don’ts in Relocating
DOs
Always plan ahead of time
As we previously mentioned, making a head start as early as possible will help you be well-ordered. Therefore, you will have a smooth relocation! It is crucial to plan ahead of time to give yourself the time to think things through and assess what you WANT. Moreover, planning ahead of time makes little to no mistake to the outcome of your relocation. If you plan, you have time to spot what needs to be mended and improve your initial idea.
Planning is advantageous, so what’s the harm of trying? A responsible mover must maximize the time that they could offer for relocation. With this, rest assured that your relocation will be smooth.
Check everything from top to bottom!
Planning is only effective if you have planned the tasks correctly! Imagine wasting that time on something unsuccessful—a mover’s greatest mistake. As a responsible mover, it is essential to double-check or even triple-check each task to ensure everything is in order. A helpful tip is to have a physical or digital list of the following process that has been executed to keep track of tasks. As a useful guide for checking, here are a series of questions you can ask yourself!
- Is this item supposed to be here?
- If I relocate now, is everything ready?
- Is this object important? Should I need it for my new area?
- Is the packaging safe enough that the objects will not get ruined if I shake the box?
- Are things organized?
Value efficiency and effectiveness
Concerning our previous Dos, it is crucial to bring efficiency and effectiveness to importance. These two qualities must be prioritized, for you cannot call yourself productive if you cannot apply efficiency and effectiveness. For us to better understand the two qualities:
- Efficiency is making the most out of all your inputs; doing things right.
- Effectiveness is concerned with the ends; doing the right things.
For instance, you have been efficient by maximizing your time in packaging all your essentials. However, you forgot to put bubble wrap! Which results in your needs getting cracked and ruined. Therefore, you have been efficient but ineffective. For a smooth relocation, one must value being effective and efficient to ensure everything is in place and ready for moving.
Self-check: Am I satisfied?
Upon relocating, you must have a self check whether you are satisfied or not. If not, then indulge yourself by looking between the gaps! Go back to checking everything from top to bottom and ask yourself the following questions previously stated in this blog. Despite all the processes, this is for yourself! In relocating, you would be making new memories. Therefore, make the most of your time by assessing your satisfaction. Furthermore, relocation can be a way of starting anew, a form of therapy. All of the efforts are for you, so it is crucial to ask yourself and know if what has been done has satisfied you.
DON’Ts
Procrastinating
You are probably already familiar with the term procrastinating. And yes! It can also be applied to relocating. Contrary to our first Dos, always plan ahead of time; this trait is a big NO when you are planning to relocate. Most of us think there is always a tomorrow. However, your task will never be done if you always wait for tomorrow. For a smooth relocation, procrastinating must not be acquired by a mover because rushing things at the last minute is harmful and will get you nowhere. As a responsible mover and owner of a new home/office, it is a smart move to think things through and give yourself time to organize and prepare for your relocation. Are you interested in having a smooth relocation? Well, don’t procrastinate.
Don’t be a perfectionist
In the previous DOs, we have mentioned self-checking whether you have satisfied yourself. Well, these don’ts might be self-contradicting to our dos about satisfaction. As stated earlier, moving is a long and tiring process. Therefore, you cannot expect that everything will be polished. There will always be room for improvement in life, and seeking perfectionism is IMPOSSIBLE. What you can do is satisfy yourself despite the imperfections.
Furthermore, aiming for perfectionism might result in inefficiency, for trying to perfect every task is time-consuming, and you might need more time to reach the deadline for your relocation. Keep in mind that you have done everything you can in moving, and all you have left to do is go with it and enjoy the rest of the process. As long as you are satisfied, that is enough! Be efficient and effective.
Don’t pour too much time planning. Take action!
According to the famous cliché, actions speak louder than words. A part of the moving process is applying what you have planned and executed to the following task you aim to accomplish. A smooth relocation does not happen with words but with actions. Using what we have stated in our dos, effectiveness, and efficiency go hand-in-hand. Therefore, your plans must reflect your efforts to ensure a smooth move.
Relocating is not easy, but in assuring a smooth move, you must prioritize the dos and avoid the donts! Remember that relocating starts a new chapter where you can create memories. Therefore, make the most out of it by ensuring that everything is polished and well-coordinated.
