- Start early- Almost everyone has more stuff than they think they do, and almost no one leaves enough time to pack it.
- Room Lists- Start by forming two room lists, one for your current place and one for your future place. This will help you manage what has to go where.
- Room Inventory- Go to each room and write down the types of things that need to be packed: furniture items, length of shelving, closets, etc.
- Time Allotment- Make sure to leave enough time. The most common timeframe reported by people moving is that it takes a month to pack. One study reported that it takes 4-5 hours to pack an average dorm room, so that should give you an idea of what’s involved.
- Calendar- Pull out a calendar and plan by day when each room will be completed.
- Delegation- If you’re moving with family members, agree with them exactly while tasks they will be doing and the date they will be finished.
- Track your progress- at least once per week track where you are against the date on the calendar. Revise your plan if you’re falling behind.