How to Get Motivated to Pack for Moving

Packing for a home move is arguably one of the worst home moving tasks.

The boxes, the sorting, the endless decisions about what to keep and what to get rid of can all feel overwhelming.

But with the right mindset, strategies, and planning, you can stay motivated, and you never know, you may even enjoy the process.

And, as we will discover later in this post, for those who want to save time, energy, and stress, professional packers can be a surprisingly cost-effective and life-changing solution.

Why Packing Feels So Hard

Before diving into strategies, it helps to understand why packing often feels like such a monumental task:

• Endless Decisions: Every item requires a decision, whether to keep, donate, or toss.
• Time pressure: Packing always takes longer than you think.
• Emotional ties: Sorting through belongings can bring up memories and emotions.
• Physical effort: Lifting, wrapping, and boxing is exhausting.
• It’s expensive: Packing supplies can be super expensive
• It’s inconvenient: Living amongst packing materials and boxes for maybe weeks on end

Now we know why it is so hard to get motivated to pack, let’s look at some proven strategies to make it easier.

You may also like to read: 100 Packing Tips. In this guide, you will find comprehensive packing instructions for every item commonly found in a home.

Proven Strategies to Get Motivated for Packing

1. Break the Job into Small, Achievable Goals

Instead of thinking about packing your entire home, focus on one drawer, one closet, or one room. Celebrate small wins so you’ll feel momentum building as you go.

2. Create a Realistic Timeline

Start early. Set daily or weekly packing goals to spread out the workload. Even packing for 30–45 minutes a day will soon add up.

You may also like to read: Packing Timeline. In this guide, we suggest a timeline of what to pack and when for moving home.

3. Use the Right Supplies from the Start

Stock up on sturdy boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and markers. Having everything ready keeps your momentum going. Running out of supplies mid-pack is one of the fastest ways to lose motivation, and most people underestimate the amount of packing supplies they will need.

You may also like to read: Alternative Packing Supplies. The cost of packing materials soon mounts up and can be quite a shock. In this guide, we suggest things commonly found within the home that can be used as packing materials.

4. Declutter First

Use the one-touch rule: when you pick something up, immediately decide if it’s going with you, being donated, or thrown out. Less clutter equals less to pack, which equals less stress and a cheaper home move.

You may also like to read: How to Declutter When Moving Home. In this guide, we explain how to declutter your home and also how to emotionally detach yourself from your belongings.

5. Make It Fun

Play upbeat music, listen to podcasts, or treat packing time like a workout. You can even involve friends or family for a “packing party” with snacks and drinks.

6. Reward Yourself

Set up little rewards for finishing tasks. For example, after packing the kitchen, enjoy your favorite meal. These small incentives keep your energy and motivation up.

7. Focus on the Finish Line

Imagine yourself in your new home, organized, settled, and clutter-free. Keeping that vision in mind helps push through the harder packing sessions.

You may also like to read: The Biggest Packing Mistakes When Moving. In this guide, we look at the biggest mistakes people make when packing for a home move and how to avoid those mistakes.

Hire Professional Packers – You’ll Thank Yourself

Even with the best motivation strategies, packing still eats up huge amounts of time and energy. That’s why most people would agree that choosing to hire professional packers is the best money they will spend during their relocation.

Why People Choose Professional Packing Services

• Saves valuable time: Instead of spending days or weeks packing, professionals can get it done in a fraction of the time.
• No living amongst boxes for weeks. Professional packers typically pack up a home in a day or two. That could take you weeks.
• Reduces stress: Trained packers know how to safely and efficiently handle everything, from fragile items to bulky furniture.
• Protects your belongings: Professional packers use the right materials and techniques to minimize the risk of damage during the move.
• Great value for money: When you factor in the hours saved, the reduced risk of breakage, and the peace of mind, professional packing often pays for itself.
• Efficiency. Professional packers know how to pack in the most efficient way, which means fewer boxes and less space taken up in the moving truck, potentially saving you money.
• Let’s you focus on what matters: You can spend your time on family, work, or preparing your new home instead of worrying about boxes.

Important: It is also worth noting that many insurance policies do not cover items during a home move that you have packed yourself, so please check your insurance policies carefully.

A Better Moving Experience

Hiring packers doesn’t just make packing easier; it makes the whole moving experience easier.

You will be able to face moving day fresh and excited, rather than physically and mentally exhausted, so that you can devote your energy to your new life.

You may also like to read: How Much Does it Cost to Hire Packers? In this guide, we look at the average cost of hiring packers, what affects the price, and whether hiring packers makes sense.

Packing is often the worst part of moving house, but with the right mindset and practical strategies, you can stay motivated and on track.

Break tasks down, declutter as you go, and remember to reward yourself along the way.

Just remember to check that your possessions are fully insured should you pack them yourself – this is vitally important.

You may also like to read: Home Moving Insurance – All You Need to Know. This is probably one of the most important blog posts to read. Being underinsured is the number one home-moving mistake. This guide explains all you need to know about home moving insurance.

And if you’d rather save yourself the stress altogether, professional packing services are one of the smartest investments you can make.

They bring expertise, efficiency, and peace of mind, helping you have the best start to the next chapter of your life.

Find out what great value for money professional packers can be by giving us a call now on 800 989 8833.

And be sure to check out our home moving blog, which is packed with guides to make every aspect of your home move easier, cheaper, and safer.