Today, people are always on the move. Moving experts state that the average person moves several times in their lifetime. The fact is that people love change and look forward to moving to a different climate or part of the country for a fresh start. Certainly, moving Chicago IL, for a new fresh start requires plenty of preparation and planning. Clearly, this is the key to reducing stress and relocating to the new area with ease. Check out the following moving tips.

Update New Address

Moving, places people under a tremendous amount of stress. Often, they might forget the paperwork and small details. For example, the smart thing to do is to make sure that your mail arrives at your new address and that your friends and family are aware of your new address. Don’t forget to fill out a change of address form at your local post office to make sure your mail arrives safely at your new location. Contact your credit card companies, newspapers, and magazines, to update your address. Make a list of people that you would like to email about your new address too.

Turn Off Utilities

Perhaps, you are moving to another part of the country. Don’t forget to contact your utility companies and inform them about the date that you are moving. Make sure that they turn off the utilities too, to avoid any further charges that might occur after your move. Switch your utilities to your new location.

Pack An Essentials Box

The surprising fact is that people make a move to a new location across town or across the country. They arrive at their new location without the common everyday essentials necessary to their survival in their new location. Make sure that you pack the essentials in a box that is marked open me first. Essentials might include your basic toiletries, toilet tissue, paper napkins, cups, plates, utensils, water, snacks, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, combs, brushes, pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, trash bags, extra set of clothing, towels, sheets, pillow cases.

Important Paperwork

Make sure that you have all the copies of your insurance, medical records, doctors records, dentist records, veterinarian records for pets, school records, and other important documents that you will need in your new location before moving. Keep the originals with you. Email copies to yourself to save in the cloud, until your arrival at your new location.

Saying Goodbye To Your Old Home

Of course, you and other family members are probably very excited about the move to the new location. Still, its a good idea to say goodbye to your old home. Plan a walk through the home. Take pictures or videos of the condition of the home, before leaving. This is for personal reference and might become useful in the future.

Are you moving soon? Perhaps, you are feeling stressed out about your move to a new location? If you are feeling very stressed over your move, the information included here will definitely smooth the transition to the new location.