Moving to a new home can be one of the most stressful events in your life. Not only do you have to coordinate the logistics of the move, but you also have to deal with the emotions of it. Because moving can be an emotional time, you'll want to simplify your moving process as much as possible. If you're moving and are already dreading everything that comes with it, follow these five tips to make moving less stressful and help keep your sanity intact.

1. Set a packing quota. When you're moving, there's no doubt you're going to have to spend your free time packing instead of having fun. One way to reduce the stress of packing is by setting a quota. Each day you dedicate to packing, decide at the beginning of the day how many boxes you're going to pack up. Not only will this prevent you from tiring out, but it will make you more productive because you know you're on the clock.

2. Utilize wardrobe boxes. Throwing all of your clothes into garbage bags might seem tempting, but it will only make for more work once you move into your new place. Most moving companies supply wardrobe boxes that have a rod to put your hangers on; this will save you time unpacking later on, and it will keep your clothes in better condition. 

3. Avoid extra boxes where you can. Cardboard moving boxes are unavoidable when you're moving, but you can eliminate the number of boxes you need by packing in items you already have, like plastic storage bins or suitcases. Packing some of your belongings in items that would need to be moved anyway allows you to kill two birds with one stone. It also avoids having so many boxes to get rid of once you're in your new home.

4. Switch your utilities on your closing date. While this might seem like an obvious task, it's an easy one to forget in the chaos of moving. Switching your utilities on the day you close not only eliminates the need to remember to do it later on, but it also gives the utility companies more time to troubleshoot any problems that might occur.

5. Bring essentials to your new home before the moving van gets there. If you're within driving distance of your new home, bring some essentials, like pajamas and bathroom necessities, before all of your other stuff arrives. Having these essentials already there can make your new place feel like home, especially once all the chaos of the moving begins.

Moving is definitely very emotional, but it doesn't always have to be very stressful. Following these five tips will help you stay calmer through the moving process, and you'll be you calling your new residence "home" before you know it. For more tips, contact a company like Wheaton World Wide Moving.