{"id":13727,"date":"2024-05-17T10:21:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T17:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=13727"},"modified":"2024-12-13T15:50:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T22:50:06","slug":"how-to-pack-a-garage-for-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-pack-a-garage-for-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Pack A Garage For Moving: 8 Best Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Even if you haven’t already heard about the October 2022 Urban Science<\/a> study by Auckland researchers Ka-Shing Cheung and David Wong, you know that moving<\/a> causes stress levels to rise (no matter how frequently you move)<\/strong>. However, it’s important to note that those who move more than once within a five-year window certainly experience higher stress levels than people who’ve moved once.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, there are ways to mitigate some of that stress. <\/strong>(After all, you’ll already have to lug boxes; the last thing you need to haul around is extra stressors.) <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packing guides like these are a great starting point. Articles like these can ensure you aren’t just checking off your moving tasks but completing them efficiently–saving you time, energy, and, you guessed it<\/em>…stress! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, where to start? <\/em>Let’s kick things off by packing up your garage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 8 Best Tips For Packing Up Your Garage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For those of you who are preparing to pack up your garage and move your belongings elsewhere, we created this guide to help you keep your stress levels at bay<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Procrastination is a self-sabotaging behavior<\/a> that people often engage in when they feel overwhelmed or defeated. It makes sense to put off tasks that elicit stress hormones. However, the best thing you can do for yourself is break down one big task into multiple smaller ones. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of waiting until the last minute to pack your garage, consider taking advice from James Clear, author of Atomic Habits<\/a><\/em>. He encourages people to implement something known as temptation building<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s say you want to pack up a small section of your garage every afternoon. <\/strong>That doesn’t sound fun, right?<\/em> Probably not, but if you pair the unenjoyable activity with something you do enjoy, then you’re far more likely to tackle your to-do list instead of procrastinating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you like listening to audiobooks and podcasts on YouTube, tell yourself that you can only listen to them while cleaning your garage. Alternatively, you can try putting a spin on this approach by rewarding yourself after packing up a section of your garage each day, like snacking on your favorite candy or enjoying a bowl of your #1 ice cream flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Start by Decluttering Your Garage <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you tackle any procrastination tendencies that are standing in your way, take a moment to declutter your garage<\/a>. Are there items that take up space but provide you with no value? <\/em>Plan to either discard or donate those items depending on their condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Junk removal services can help you get rid of items that are falling apart or not in good enough shape to donate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are examples of nationwide junk removal service providers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n