We all know that person who has way too much stuff. But what happens when that person has to pack up and move away? It can take large amounts of time, sweat, and tears to move a pack rat. We have a few tips you can use that will hopefully make moving the pack rat a little bit easier.
Start by sorting
Before you even begin the packing process, you must go through all of the clutter. It’s the only way to ensure that you’re only moving the important items and not wasting time moving items that should be thrown away. Create piles of stuff that can be trashed, can be sold, and can be moved.
Use rational reasoning
While you’re sorting, it may get emotional and the person may want to keep every single item. You must reason with them rationally by reminding them that moving is a great time to declutter their lives and start over. You will also likely not have time to pack up every single item in their house. Be strong and know when it’s time to put your foot down.
Take your time
It’s no secret that moving someone with pack rat tendencies takes time. But we’d argue that you should start sorting and preparing to pack long before your friend has to move. This is because you need to take your time and prevent high levels of stress that can result from trying do too much in too little time. When you take your time, this process will feel a lot easier than if you’re rushing.
Set mini deadlines
With time in mind, remember that it’s easy to get behind. This is why you must set strict, mini deadlines. You will have the kitchen sorted and packed by a certain date. Use this same method for the bedrooms, bathrooms, garage, and all other rooms in the house. Once you set a deadline, you have to stick to it, so make sure the deadlines are reasonable. Otherwise, you’ll just stress yourself out.
Remember that moving a pack rat is absolutely possible. It just might take some more patience and creativity. But we have absolute faith in you! Good luck and happy moving!
Utah Dave - Daybreak Neighboorhood Expert and Local Resident