1. Clutter is the Enemy
Declutter and then declutter some more. If you have lived somewhere for any length of time, chances are you have accumulated a bunch of stuff you probably don’t need and may not even use. A major cleanup at the beginning of the process will be helpful when you finally start packing boxes.
Moving across town is a big deal. Moving a long distance is a serious life event and if you can leave something behind, do it. That one item that you’ve been telling yourself might come in “handy one day” can likely be given away or donated.
2. Make a Plan and Try to Stick to It
There will be bumps in the proverbial (and literal) road to your new place, but part of a successful move is having a plan. Remember the old saying, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” That’s never more true than during a long distance move.
Create a master list of every single thing you need to do between now when you first start to move to when the keys turn in the ignition and you begin the trek to your new home. If you’re doing the driving, plan stops along the way and where you might be able to stay for a night. If you’ve hired a company, make sure they know specifics—not just the address, but anything they might need to know about the area or the location.