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For as long as there have been radios broadcasting music, people have used it to get them through boring or stressful jobs. There is perhaps no other chore as boring or stressful as moving day. It’s hard enough with the worry about getting everything carefully loaded and unloaded without breaking anything, and the monotony of moving box after box just makes it worse. Fortunately, you don’t have to rely on the random choices of a DJ to provide your background music. Today’s move can be accompanied by a custom playlist. Here’s how to put yours together.
Find the Right Tempo
When you’re listening to music, your body connects to the rhythm, steering you subconsciously toward the same beat that the music provides. If you play slow songs, you’ll move more deliberately. Fast-driving rhythms will increase your pace.
There’s a balance you have to strike in this area. If you crank up the speed too much, you’ll set a pace you can’t sustain and end up either getting tired or getting reckless. If it’s too slow, you’ll be less productive. Think back on what works for you to hear when working, mowing the yard, or whatever activities you do that require a steady but sustainable pace, and pack your list with those songs.
Think About the Steps in Your Day
Your moving day won’t be the same from beginning to end, so your moving day playlist shouldn’t be either. Work through your day’s itinerary and figure out what songs will match each part of the day.
The first thing you’ll need is some music to help you focus, tracks that build you up and make you feel like you can handle anything. This will help you plan your actions for each step of the day, from the first step into the portable storage unit until the victorious collapse onto the sofa at day’s end.
The second part will be some high-energy music that will get you in the mood for some hard physical work. Follow that with the requisite driving music for after everything is loaded and on the way to your new place. You might even save up a few sappy songs to say farewell to the old one.
After that, bring back the energy and concentration so that you can start getting everything unloaded, placed in the right room, and unboxed. Close out the day with a few favorites to celebrate a successful move.
Stick with Your Favorites
While it is always fun to discover new artists, it’s easier to power your motivation with your proven favorites. Every well-worn song carries with it a series of memories. Tap into that and play songs that take you back to other times when things went well, such as before job interviews or final exams.
Not only will your favorite musicians give you a general good feeling, but they will also make you feel like you have an encouraging friend loading those boxes right beside you. Staying energized on moving day will help you be more productive as you accomplish your moving-related goals.
