5 Ways to Make Moving Fun!

Moving can be a real drag. Luckily, somehow millions of people get through the arduous process every year. I've never heard of someone who started to move than gave up, so I'm confident you'll get through this move. One way to make the process a little easier is to try to add a dash of fun whenever you can. Let us know any tricks you may use to making moving a little less painful by leaving a comment below. 

Listen to Music

Turn on some music while you are working hard on your move!  Although be careful, you don't want to waste too much energy dancing to your favorite tunes. Upbeat music can even motivate you to go faster while you listen to fast and fun rhythms. Even consider making a special playlist that you can use just for moving. Below I'll list some of my favorite moving tunes: 

'Papa Don't Take No Mess' by James Brown   

'Born to Run' by Bruce Springsteen 

'Movin' on Up' The Jefferson's Theme Song 

'Gimme Shelter' by The Rolling Stones 

'On My Mind, In My Heart' by Jesse Dee 

'I Will Survive' by Cake 

Have a Competition

If you have multiple people in your household consider adding a little competition into the mix. Race to see who can complete their moving to-do list first. This can be a great strategy if you are looking for ways to motivate your kids, might as well put that sibling rivalry to good use.    

Hire Movers

There is nothing like the joy of hiring movers to do the heavy lifting for you. Make sure to take the time to be thankful you are not doing all that hard work yourself! I'm not sure how professional mover do it everyday, but I'm sure appreciative that people out there willing to do it! 

Have an Adult Beverage

Having a beer, a glass of wine or a cocktail can make packing feel a bit more fuzzy. I do not recommend getting hammered on or before moving day, but enjoying alcohol in moderation can help ease the pain of moving. 

Plan a Reward 

Whether it is a big slice of cheese cake or a tropical vacation, make sure that you reward yourself for working so hard on your move. If we don't take time to pat ourselves on the back for all the hard work we've done, we'll never get the credit we deserve. Planning a reward also gives you something to look forward to when you are starting to fill the misery and stress of a move weighing down on you. 

Happy Moving!