When you’re facing a house move, the chances are that you won’t view the upcoming relocation as an adventure. You just know that your move will most likely be both expensive and stressful, so it’s only normal that you don’t get particularly excited about the road ahead of you.
Still, it’s entirely up to you to change your approach and attempt to see the house move in an overall positive experience. And then, once you manage to figure out all the things you’ll gain as a result of the relocation, then it’ll be easier for you to make the most out of your move. Or least make a genuine effort to do just that.
Regardless of whether you possess an adventurous spirit or not, you should look for opportune moments to have some fun during the house moving process, thus managing any unhealthy levels of moving stress.
Can you turn your move into an adventure?
Here are some interesting ideas that may help you achieve that ideal house moving scenario.
Make packing fun
Packing for a move is a dreaded task by many people for several good reasons: 1) it takes forever to complete, 2) it can be rather exhausting to be packing box after box for hours on end, and 3) it is extremely boring due to its highly repetitive nature.
Well, packing up your things won’t become the adventure of your life but the task doesn’t have to be as time-consuming, exhausting, and boring as you imagine. Here are a few simple tricks that should make the job of packing up your home much more fun and enjoyable than you ever thought it could be.
What’s the secret? Invite your best friends over to a packing party. The name itself suggests that you’ll be mixing business with pleasure, so make sure you are ready for both the serious part and the fun part.
- Prepare all the necessary packing supplies in advance;
- Be ready to assign specific packing tasks for your helpers to increase the packing efficiency;
- Offer tasty snacks and drinks to your pals to improve the overall mood;
- Play some great music in the background;
- Think of fun packing games and competitions with potential prizes;
- Talk about the old times, laugh over silly jokes, and just spend some wonderful time together before you go away.
Good to know: How to throw a packing party when moving
Turn the relocation trip into an adventure
If you’ve trusted professional movers to take care of your household items and you’re driving to the new home in your own car, as a family, then that’s a great opportunity to turn the relocation trip into something much more than just driving the vehicle until you reach your destination.
Depending on the move distance between the two homes, that road trip of yours can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. So, if you’re not in a great hurry to get to the new place, you should definitely consider taking your time during the trip and having some well-deserved fun.
Try to view the house move as a unique chance to visit some awesome places along the way – either historic landmarks of great interest or outstanding attractions that will fill you up with positive energy and recharge your batteries for all the post-move tasks waiting for you.
Whenever possible, you should also consider catching up with good friends or relatives who happen to live along the move route.
Must-read: How to make moving fun
Explore the new town or city
One of the most exciting things about moving to a new place is the extraordinary opportunity to get to know that new town or city for the first time. The thrill and exhilaration of exploring a brand-new location can really fuel your adventurous nature, and thus help you adapt to the unfamiliar environment much more quickly.
Regardless of whether you’ve moved to a new city alone or with a family, you’re advised to summon the courage inside you and start exploring that new place as soon as you can. You can use the old-fashioned paper map method of getting you way around and uncovering the secrets of your destination. Or you can choose the modern way to do just that and use the Internet and the GPS function on your mobile device.
Either way, there are few things more exciting in life than exploring an interesting location for the very first time. One good way to start the new-city exploration is to start the exploratory trips from your neighborhood and then expand them with time.
Read also: What to do when you move to a new city alone
Make new friends
One of the major reasons why moving is an adventure is because you never know who you’re going to meet after the move. Moving to a new place will always include a post-move adaptation period that could prove to be tricky at times.
You just never know what life has in store for you after a major life event like a house move – you can make some great new friends there or even meet the love of your life. The unpredictability factor adds a good level of suspense to the whole house moving business, thus turning your house move into an even more thrilling adventure.
There are numerous ways to make new friends once you find yourself in an unknowing environment where you don’t know anyone. Sometimes new friendships will form effortlessly, while at times you’ll have to work a bit harder for them. Getting in touch with your friends’ friends, using mobile apps to meet and interact with new people, signing up for various classes, and joining diverse clubs are only a few of the ways to form new meaningful relationships.
Without a doubt, making new friends in a new place is probably the greatest gift you’ll get out of the relocation, thus proving that moving is indeed an adventure that can change your life for the better.
See also: How to make friends in a new city
Make the new place feel like home
The idea of turning the new house or apartment into a dream home is enough to make you tremble with excitement. The move is giving you an amazing opportunity to revitalize your living space and create a cozy and pleasant environment where you will feel not only comfortable but also happy.
Arrange the new place entirely to your liking and avoid making the same home décor mistakes as before. Use the power of your imagination to create an ambience that will reflect who you really are. Paint the walls in vivid colors to make a statement, arrange the furniture to the latest Feng shui trends, beautify the new living space with framed art and flowers, and use smart lighting solutions to find inner balance and harmony.
Good advice: How to make your new place feel like home
