9 Ways to Boost Energy During a Move

Moving is an exhausting process. Every single step requires a hefty dose of energy, from packing at your old place to unpacking at your new one and everything in between. Meanwhile, your normal routines are still going on in the background, with work and other responsibilities demanding the same amount of your attention and your time that they always do. For most of us, it’s hard enough to find enough energy during a normal day, let alone finding enough energy during a move.

There’s an extra layer to digging up energy during a move, too, and that’s that you can’t just run on auto-pilot. You need plenty of mental energy, in addition to physical energy, to get everything done, and there’s no phoning it in if you want to do it efficiently and do it right. So how do you get past the inevitable hurdle of too much to do and not enough time to do it? Here are nine ways to boost your energy during a move and keep going (even when the going gets tough).

Give yourself enough time

Prioritize sleep

Practice self care

Eat well and drink lots of water

Don’t drink alcohol

Skip the energy drinks and extra caffeine

Play upbeat music

Take an active break

Keep the lights bright

And of course, if you’re feeling so tired that you just can’t get anything done: rest! Take a 20 minute nap, or, if it’s time, go to bed and start tackling that to do list again in the morning. As much as you can boost energy during a move, you can’t completely eliminate your need for sleep (much as you might want to). Take care of yourself and get the rest you need—everything will get done eventually.