Make Moving Easier Complete Guide for a Long-distance Move | Page 13

5. Give yourself time to get used to a new climate, time zone and culture. It takes awhile to feel
"settled", and building in extra time to handle that adjustment period can be a relief, especially
for families with kids. A week or two to catch your breath (and track down the best local ice
cream parlor — priorities, you know) will put everyone in better spirits.
6. Expect some meltdowns — from children and adults. Moving is hard, there’s just no way
around it, but moving long-distance is especially hard. It means leaving behind friends, schools,
jobs and perhaps family and entering a great unknown, new place. Even if the new place sounds
great (and is great!) meltdowns and emotional moments are a totally natural reaction to such a
big shakeup in life. So when the moment comes (and it will) that someone (or more than one
someone) in the house needs a good cry, roll with it. Then get yourselves up and find something
fun to explore or do in your new town.
7. Expect to shed some more stuff after you move. No matter how much decluttering you do
before moving, it seems to be a law of nature that there will be items that simply don’t fit in the
new space. Even if everything physically fits, there’s bound to be something that just doesn’t
work like you thought it would. Try not to hold on to these things purely out of frustration. Sell
them, gift them to a dear friend or (if you truly love the items) keep them — but only if you have
the storage space.
8. Also expect to buy some stuff after you move. Even if you've taken time to give stuff away,
each home has its quirks, and those quirks demand new stuff. For instance, perhaps your old
kitchen had a huge island with plenty of space for cooking prep and for stools to pull up for
breakfast, but the new kitchen has a big empty spot right in the middle of the room that requires
a portable island or a kitchen table and chairs. Earmarking a bit of money for these kinds of things
can help you set and stick to a budget.
VII.
Tips to Save Your Money During A Long Distance Move
Moving across the town is always a challenging and expensive affair. No matter how well you
prepared yourself, long distance moves can make you feel annoyed because of the stress and
cost involved in it. If you are moving from Canberra to Adelaide or any other city, make sure you
plan ahead of time. Proper planning not only saves you from chaos but also cut down your overall
moving cost/expenses.
From the moment you find out you are relocating to the new city, begin with the planning and
preparation tasks. Make sure you hire highly-trained and experienced interstate removalists in
Adelaide who can transit your valuables to the new location with care and responsibility.
Research and shortlist the best moving companies that can meet your specific needs within your
estimated budget.