As moving day approaches, it is natural to feel a little bit stressed; when the day actually arrives, these stress levels can end up going through the roof. The good news is that it does not have to be this way and there are things that you can do to ensure that you do not lose either your mind or your patience with those who are there to help you with your relocation.
It may sound like a strange piece of advice but you should always eat on moving day. Being hungry has a tendency to make people irritable at the best of times, and being irritable has a tendency to be contagious and make those around you irritable. Eating at various points during the day can help to keep you calm.
You should also make sure that you are prepared for something unexpected to happen, as the chances are that it probably will. You need to be ready for something to go wrong so that if and when it does, you do not panic but just take a deep breath and deal with the situation as best you can.
You should also make sure to give yourself a lot of time on the day of the move. Be sure to have a good night’s sleep the previous day so that in the morning you are ready bright and early. Moving will be likely to take a good portion of the day, so plan appropriately.
Jon Huser