Moving for the first time could be quite hard and tricky since you are leaving your childhood home and getting ready for adulthood. You have to make tons of arrangements, so you can sort out your move to happen in the quickest and most efficient way possible. If you need a hand, we at H2H Movers, can help out with moving your stuff with the utmost care possible. Hiring professional movers can save tons of stress and let you focus on the rest of the process. Our brief guide down below will give you advice on moving for the first time and finding a time of calmness alongside the storm. Happy reading and moving into your new home!
Get Emotionally Ready and Clear Out
The emotional part of the move is the hardest. You have to part with your parents and start taking on more responsibilities and relying on yourself. This is why it’s good to prepare ahead. Plan when you will see your parents, so you will be looking forward to that day and not feel so alone. Even though we live in a digital era, live contact is the best. Another thing you can do to feel better and safer is to change your locks and get to know your neighbors. If you feel nervous about your first night alone, you can invite a friend for a sleepover. You also have to be sure of the location you are moving. Take a way around your neighborhood. Explore it during different times of the day and visit its most popular locations, so you can have a better feel of it.
Another good tip is to clear out all of your old and unused items so that your move can be lighter and less hectic. Throw away, donate, recycle or gift. There are endless possibilities.
Finances and Shopping List
The first thing you should do is to get your finances sorted out. You have to start budgeting and take into account each purchase. There is no safety net, so be careful and make sure that you can afford to live on your own. Include everything in your budgeting plan from memberships to bills, groceries, and rent. Try to leave some cash aside and start saving as much as you can. You also have to budget your move, whether you will hire movers, and calculate how much this is going to cost and what new things you need to buy for your new home. Down below we have a small list with all essentials you might need.
Checklist:
- Curtains
- Shower Curtain
- First Aid kit
- Cleaning supplies
- Kitchen essentials
- Chargers, Batteries, and Extension Leads
- Toilet Paper
- Toolkit
We hope that this guide helped you out and made you feel relaxed along the moving journey. We wish you a happy move and a joyful new chapter of your life.