How to Unpack Efficiently After Moving to Save Time

Research shows that relocation from one place to another is one of the most stressful experiences in an average person's life, so if movement makes you stressed, consider yourself a normal person. But it doesn't have to be stressful, if you just plan ahead, you can handle it better and also avoid many of the problems that so often confuse people and one of these problems is unpacking. So before jumping in and randomly opening boxes, know what you are unpacking and make sure you have a copy of your inventory, either the one provided by our moving company or the one that you created before moving. Be sure to read the labels on the boxes or open them and look inside before you start emptying them.

Quick tip, take pictures of your belongings before collecting them, then you can use the images as a reference when assembling items in your new home. If you remember how your old rooms were decorated, it will be easier for you to repeat the design. Another good reason to take photos before packing is to confirm the physical condition of your belongings prior to moving and if your items were damaged by the shipping company during transportation, the photos that you took before will help you prove it.

Let's talk about entire moving process, first, you need a plan and here are some tips that you might find helpful:

1.How to pack your belongings.

You can greatly simplify your job when unpacking if you are smart and strategic about how to pack before moving. So having an orderly labeling system will go a long way in helping you streamline your process. Also, create a rough plan of your new place, each room is then assigned a color, and as you collect your items, each box gets a large color-coded sticker and number. The color tells you where to unpack your items, this allows you to quickly organize boxes and find individual items without opening every box in the room.

How to unpack efficiently.

• Unpack your essentials first.

• Plan each room ahead before unpacking too many boxes.

• Allow each family member to unpack their bedroom.

• Try to find time to enjoy your new space as soon as you finish basic important unpacking.

• Rather than procrastinating on future projects (like shelves that you want to install) do it now when it's most efficient.

• Hang up family photos around the house at the very beginning of unboxing.

2.Clean before unpacking.

Take the time to deep clean your new home, surfaces, floors, bathrooms, drawers, cabinets, etc. It's much easier to clean in an empty house as you don't need to move boxes and furniture or put away anything and it will save hours of time. And if you don't want to, you can always hire a professional cleaner to come and do the job for you before you move in as well.

2.Set a deadline.

By setting a meaningful deadline, you can avoid procrastination and finish unpacking early. It is best if you choose a specific deadline and since you want your new home to look good, that way you will have to work hard, without procrastinating and you'll be able to get everything done on time.

2.Priorities first.

It all comes down to prioritizing when unpacking, so you need to know where to start. The best recommendation is to start with the essentials that you will need to use in another twenty-four hours. Unpack the dishes, pots, pans, silverware, to start cooking and eating. The bedrooms come after that first with a focus on children if you have any. The following rooms should be, bathrooms, home offices and everything else can be discussed later.

3.Stick to the progress.

You don't want to be overwhelmed or upset, so focus on making steady, incremental progress, move room by room. Every time you finish unpacking one room, you will feel an instant boost and sense of accomplishment and it will give you that little extra energy to continue to move to another room. Another great piece of advice is, make yourself a checklist, that way unpacking takes the burden off you and makes you feel good about the progress that you've made.

4.Don't get serious about it.

Who said unpacking has to be a serious task? Because the more fun you make, the less stress and frustration you will get. So take your speakers and listen to music or you can put on your headphones and listen to an audiobook or podcast, something that will help you forget about the repetitive tasks you do. If you have another family member next to you, reward them for performing best in different unpacking categories.

5.Don't be a perfectionist.

You will make a lot of changes in the next few months, so don't focus on everything being perfect and in the right place, you don't have to be perfect on your first weekend. Put your belongings where you want, but don't worry if the walls are empty or the pillows don't fit. You will be living in your new home for quite some time now, so you will have enough time to make the necessary adjustments after life slows down a little.