12 ways to put the good times into your next move

Moving house can be an exhausting process, filled with moments of stress and frustration – here’s how to get your groove back and make it enjoyable.

When you undertake a move, it’s not only a physical relocation—it’s a new chapter in your life, and with the right approach, it can be filled with excitement and anticipation instead of worry.

From creating an uplifting playlist to keeping snacks on hand and using reliable vehicles like the ones from Budget Trucks, here are 12 hacks to transition smoothly so you can start enjoying your new home sooner.

1. Create a moving playlist

Music has a powerful effect on our mood. Creating a playlist of uplifting, happy songs can bring a positive vibe to your move. Make it a sing-along to engage everyone and lift spirits.

2. Keep snacks on hand

Moving can be physically draining and you’ll need to refuel. Pack a cooler with plenty of snacks and drinks to keep everyone well-fed and hydrated throughout the day.

3. Plan your first takeaway meal

Before you move, research local eateries near your new home. Once you’re all moved in, order a tasty takeaway meal as a reward for your hard work.

4. Hire a reliable moving truck

Services like Budget Trucks with 181 hire locations around the country can make the moving process smoother and less stressful.

They offer a range of vehicle options to suit any move – big or small – and they’re also super easy to drive (taking even more stress out of things), and you can do so on a regular car licence.

5. Pack an “open first” box

Have a clearly labelled box with essentials like toiletries, a change of clothes, and necessary kitchen items that you’ll need right away at your new home.

This should be loaded last so it’s the first thing you can unload.

6. Declutter before moving

Moving is a great opportunity to get rid of items you no longer need, or that you want to leave behind with the chapter you’re about to close.