The first thing that springs to mind when we have to move is how complicated and drawn-out the process can be.
Moving everything without damaging anything, and the chance of losing your things, can throw your plans into disarray.
Even so, you need to get past that negative mindset and start seeing it all as a chance to change, to take up fresh goals with renewed energy. The perfect opportunity for a fresh start.
The Upside
The chance to change always brings something positive. Every change is a step towards improvement.
As you sort through your things, you will come across all sorts of items you had forgotten about.
Looking back on the good memories and reviving projects or relationships left behind by the pace of life and work can be a real motivation from now on. Hold on to the positive and let go of the negative.
With the items you find, you can refresh some of your decor or give them away as keepsakes.
You can also donate things to those in need, since many of these belongings are no longer useful to you even though they are in good condition. Taking clothes and furniture in good shape to a shelter or somewhere that needs them brings an indescribable sense of satisfaction.
Packing and Planning Your Move Well
Seeing your move as something positive also depends on how you approach it. The best way is to draw up a plan that covers every aspect.
Getting Ready
Start packing everything well in advance, leaving out only the essentials for daily use. This will save you last-minute oversights and rushed, badly done packing. Do not add stress to the situation.
Important documents and papers should be stored carefully in waterproof envelopes that keep their shape and protect them.
Keeping Connections Clear
Electronic devices and machinery you need to move should be photographed with their cables connected, so you do not get stuck when it is time to reconnect them. Computers, dishwashers and anything that needs installing can be left to the removals team. The same goes for furniture that has to be dismantled for transport.
They are experts in safe packing and in guaranteed disconnection and reconnection.
All parts should be packed together, along with their screws and fittings, so you do not complicate things and end up in a tangle.
Packing each piece of furniture or equipment in boxes, all labelled on the outside, makes it easier to sort everything out once it reaches its destination.
On boxes carrying fragile items, add the appropriate label so people take the necessary precautions.
Keeping track of how many boxes there are in total will spare you any trouble, oversights or losses.
Letting Go
Parting with some items is always hard. We tend to get attached to our material possessions.
The task gets easier if you ask yourself whether you have used it recently, which tells you how useful it really is.
You can also ask whether you own another item that serves the same purpose. If so, you should part with one of the two. Consider giving it away.
Deciding whether something is in good condition is far simpler. If it is not in good shape, you are better off leaving it behind or throwing it out.
What Do You Need?
When you start packing up all your belongings, you should have a few materials on hand to make the job easier.
Getting boxes in different sizes and materials helps you gather up the various items so they sit snugly, without pressing against each other inside each box.
Stopping items from knocking into each other inside the boxes during transport ensures they arrive undamaged.
Using pages from old magazines to separate glassware or to keep surfaces from getting scratched is very handy, and on top of that you recycle and spend less.
Corrugated cardboard sheets are perfect for preventing items from knocking together, and bubble wrap is ideal for glass or very delicate things.
You will also need plenty of rolls of packing tape to seal every box and bag completely. It is the best way to move your things without anything slipping out during the journey.
If you follow a detailed plan well in advance, you will get the job done successfully.
If, on the other hand, it all feels like too much, turn to the experience of one of the removals companies in your area. Remember, they are the specialists.
At Mudanzas Trallero we are experts in packing and moving your home in Barcelona and Madrid. Ask us for a no-obligation quote.
