-    Start early! You will find that by starting early, you give yourself as much time as possible to get everything done. There is nothing more stress inducing than not having enough time to get something done, so ensure that you have all the time in the world by getting on with your planning and packing as soon as you know when you will be moving.-    Plan well. You will find that planning perfectly will mean that there is no stone left unturned in your quest for a perfect move. This means covering all of the basics, and then looking in to how you can get each process in the move done effectively. Planning means that you can set out a time table, or calendar for the move, and look at that any time you are concerned as to what has and has not been done. Make sure that you follow it carefully though, as otherwise you will end up thinking that certain things are done when they are not.-    Delegate some responsibility. You will find that taking a little help whenever you can will reduce your stress as well. Do not let your other half get away without helping with the move, as they can be an essential component in the process. You will find that using other people in your planning will ensure that the tasks can be done more effectively, and that you are not spread quite so thinly as you might be. -    Get a great removals company. Ask around your friends and family for a recommendation as to who you should be using, as a personal recommendation can be extremely valuable. If you can’t get one, look online for testimonials as to who performed well out of the companies in your area. Talking to the company on the phone will also give you a good idea of what they are like. Make sure to get a range of quotes, and try haggling them down to see what happens. It is important that you get on well with your removals company, as a lack of communication can make everything extremely difficult! -    Packing needs to be done effectively and safely. You should try to plan your packing out so you are not stuck doing it for hours on end, as then your concentration will slip, and you will no doubt end up doing it all wrong. The packing will affect how well your items far whilst you are not there to control their fate, like when being moved by a remover, or whilst in the van, being shaken by the rumble of the road. Avoid using too much bubble wrap, as it is pricy and takes up a lot of space, but do ensure that delicate items are well protected, as they can easily shatter with the vibrations if they are not. -    Prepare your new place before you move in. Getting the new place sorted and looking great before you fill it with stuff will be a great way to ensure that the place comes together as quickly as possible. There is no doubt that the work that needs to be done would be easier without a load of boxes around, and painting or doing decorative stuff will often get dust and paint on furniture, no matter how hard you try to protect it all!-    Last, but not least, remember to stay calm and relaxed. If you feel it getting to you a little, then try to reduce the amount of stress that you go through by removing yourself form the situation.