Follow these simple tips for getting off on the right foot in your new home to set yourself up for success.
New Home Tips for a Fresh Start
Don’t bring anything you don’t want or need into the new home
While it can be tempting to just get straight on with packing up your old home, decluttering first has a lot of benefits. You will not only save time, money, and space in the truck, but you’ll also make the experience in your new home a more pleasant one.
Purging things you no longer want or need is a freeing experience. When you get to the new home, you will be able to embrace a completely fresh start because you won’t have any baggage weighing you down or taking up space. Plus, you’ll have less to unpack!
Be intentional when setting up each space
Instead of dumping everything out of the boxes right away, take some time to figure out how you really want to use each space. You may find that what you had originally assumed a room would be used for can actually be used in a more creative way. Or perhaps you can try rearranging things into different spaces to change things up. Rather than rushing, take your time during the unpacking and settling in process to make sure it works for you.
Consider how you might want things to be different in this new home
Keeping with what we just talked about, consider any lifestyle changes you want to make in this new home. Are there any changes you want to make to your routine? For example, perhaps you want to start getting up earlier and working out at home. Set your bedroom up in a way that will help you wake up earlier and put together a dedicated space for your workout gear that you will be inspired to use. Maybe you want to pick up a new hobby, like sewing. Set up an organized space for it that will make it convenient for you to start doing it right away.
Don’t wait to get things organized
You may assume it will be easier to get everything unpacked and worry about organizing everything later. However, this usually leads to things never getting organized because life resumes and gets in the way of even the best intentions. Instead, put an organization plan together before you move in or as soon as you move in, and follow it as you unpack so your home will be all set from the get-go.
Enter the new home with a fresh energy
If there was any negative energy surrounding your prior home or the move itself, vow to let it go as soon as you move into the new place. You have the opportunity for a fresh start. By letting go of the past, you will be able to freely move on with your life into a brighter future.
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