Moving to a new house feels big, doesn’t it? It’s exciting, of course – new place, fresh start – but also a bit of a monster when it comes to your happiness and overall wellbeing. After all, there are boxes everywhere, lists you keep losing, and that constant feeling that you’ve probably forgotten something important (you probably haven’t, but it doesn’t stop you thinking about it at 2am).

It’s no surprise that so many people find moving stressful, but the good news is that it doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as it feels right now, and with that in mind, keep reading to find out more. 

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Start Before You’re Ready 

This sounds strange, but start before you’re ready – don’t wait for that perfect weekend where you can do everything in one go, because it won’t come. It’s actually best to begin small: clear one cupboard, pack one box, even just start making a list of things to sell or donate.

It doesn’t seem like much, but these tiny steps add up, and when moving day does roll around, you’ll be glad you chipped away at it instead of trying to tackle it all at once. You don’t need to have it all worked out perfectly before you start, you just need to get moving (literally).

Be Ruthless About What You Take 

The thing to remember is that moving is a lot easier when you own less stuff, so go through your things with a serious eye and ask: do I actually want or need this? Be honest. If it hasn’t been used in a year, do you really want to pay to move it?

Donate it, sell it, or give it away because in the end, fewer boxes means less lifting, less packing, and more space in your new home for the things that actually matter. And it feels good to have a bit of a reset before you move anyway, so it’s always worth doing. 

Get Help

There’s no prize for doing it all yourself, and whether it’s friends, family, or hiring professionals, bringing in help will save you time, stress, and probably your back.

This might mean booking a removals company or going for something even more hands‑off like professional packing services who’ll do the wrapping, boxing, and labelling for you, which means one less giant job on your list. For a lot of people, that’s the best way to reduce stress when they’re moving, and that’s the main aim for the majority of people. 

Make A Simple Moving Plan 

Not a fancy spreadsheet, not a colour‑coded binder, just a simple plan that includes what needs to happen and when. The first thing to add is the date to book the van or movers, but there are other things to include like changing your address and setting deadlines for packing certain rooms. Write it down somewhere you can’t lose it.

Having a plan makes the whole thing less chaotic because you’re not trying to hold every task in your head at once and you’re more likely to move through the tasks smoothly and quickly. 

Final Thoughts 

Moving will always be a bit of a juggle, there’s no way around that, but it’ll feel far less like chaos and more like something you can actually handle if you go through it bit by bit and have a good plan in place.