{"id":37277,"date":"2016-04-22T10:00:16","date_gmt":"2016-04-22T17:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=37277"},"modified":"2019-06-27T14:40:29","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T21:40:29","slug":"using-a-bullet-journal-to-plan-your-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/22\/using-a-bullet-journal-to-plan-your-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Using a Bullet Journal to Plan Your Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are thousands of ways to use a bullet journal to help organize your life. (Curious about the bullet journal system? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tinyrayofsunshine.com\/blog\/bullet-journal-guide\">Check out this blog<\/a>.) When you&#8217;re planning a move, there are countless things to keep track of. You&#8217;ve got to-do lists coming out of your ears. During the planning process, you&#8217;ll have to make one very important decision: Which moving company should I use?<\/p>\n<p>This choice may seem easy, but there are actually many variables that can make choosing the right moving company a complex process. This is where using your bullet journal can help. While you&#8217;re gathering information, you can keep track of your findings in your \u201cBuJo.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/plan-move-with-bullet-journal-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37284 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/plan-move-with-bullet-journal-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"plan move with bullet journal\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/plan-move-with-bullet-journal-1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/plan-move-with-bullet-journal-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/plan-move-with-bullet-journal-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Moving Options<\/h2>\n<p>Can you believe that there was a time, not long ago, where renting moving trucks and trailers wasn&#8217;t even an option? Gone are those rustic days. Now, people are faced with a handful of moving options: full service (<a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/02\/15\/pirate-moving-service-holds-household-goods-hostage-dont-let-it-happen-to-you\/\">risky<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20160422-usingabulletjournal\">do-it-yourself moving truck<\/a> or trailer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/UBox\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ubox&amp;utm_content=20190611-usingabulletjournaltoplanyourmove\">portable storage container<\/a> or moving container.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;ll want to weigh the cost and availability of each service in your bullet journal before deciding on the best option for you.<\/li>\n<li>Pick the top two moving truck rental companies in your area and go online or call to get a quote for your move. Make sure you ask about fuel costs, mileage, insurance, and any additional fees or taxes they may charge so you have a solid estimate of what your move is going to cost. If you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Trailers\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trailer&amp;utm_content=20190611-usingabulletjournaltoplanyourmove\">renting a trailer or auto transport<\/a>, you&#8217;ll want to get an estimate for that as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have those numbers written down in your bullet journal, you&#8217;ll want to evaluate the top to moving container companies. Make sure you&#8217;ve picked the right number of containers for your move, ask about storage and delivery costs, and any other fees that may be charged.<\/p>\n<h2>Make an Informed Decision<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/plan-move-with-bullet-journal-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37285\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/plan-move-with-bullet-journal-2-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"plan move with bullet journal\" width=\"674\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/plan-move-with-bullet-journal-2-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/plan-move-with-bullet-journal-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/plan-move-with-bullet-journal-2-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/a>You should now have four options listed in your bullet journal with each company&#8217;s availability. Now, you&#8217;ll want to map the distance between pick-up and drop-off locations, if applicable.<\/p>\n<p>This entire process shouldn&#8217;t take more than an hour, and in the end, you&#8217;ll be able to make a very educated and informed decision about which service and company are right for you.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve decided on the right company, make a reservation, confirm the details, and log this information in your bullet journal.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Have you organized a move using your bullet journal? What tips would you give other readers? Share your thoughts below.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are thousands of ways to use a bullet journal to help organize your life. (Curious about the bullet journal system? Check out this blog.) When you&#8217;re planning a move, there are countless things to keep track of. You&#8217;ve got to-do lists coming out of your ears. 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