It is no secret that moving house can be a tremendously stressful time. The day, or even week, of the move, can be so busy that any thoughts we may have had regarding an environmentally conscious move may fall by the wayside. So, what is the key to a stress-free move?
The simple solution to a stress-free move is planning ahead. Perhaps you are thinking that’s easier said than done, after all, you may have very little time and a lot of stuff to sort through. However, it is better not to look at the problem as one big job that you don’t have time for, rather, take a little time each day to sort out a small number of belongings. Try sorting things into a couple of different piles, one could be for things you will take with you to the new home, one pile could be for items you wish to donate, and one could be for a yard sale. Doing this well in advance of moving day will, not only help your stress levels but will also help you to remain environmentally responsible.
Many of us have items in our homes that we would rather ignore than deal with, this can be a big problem if we have to deal with them on the day of the move. Old paint cans, chemicals, batteries, machinery, and electronic equipment, etc. will have a very bad environmental impact if we dispose of them in the wrong way so make a plan ahead of time to get rid of them properly before moving day.
Yes, sorting through your belongings ahead of the move will not only help with those stress levels but an added advantage is that only things your truly want will go with you to the new house.