Founded in 1890, Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage the parent company of Portabox has successfully weathered many history-changing events including the Great Seattle Fire, WWI, the Spanish Flu of 1918, the Great Depression, WWII, the 2008 recession, and 9/11 among many other public crises. We are taking the current COVID-19 threat very seriously and will promptly adhere to any and all directives from local, state and federal government officials. Hansen Bros. and Portabox have been categorized as an essential industry business (moving & relocation) within the current mandate established by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee.

As essential services, we will maintain normal operations until such time as either company management determines we must close our offices or we are directed to do so by a governmental authority. We are taking extensive precautionary measures including the adoption of all CDC guidelines and the establishment of our own policies intended to minimize health risks for all customers, employees, contractors, vendors, and community stakeholders. We are proud to be able to support the needs of our customers during this crucial time but are prepared to quickly change course as required.

Stay safe together with Hansen Bros. and Portabox

The COVID-19 crisis is fluid and there are many uncertainties and factors outside of our control that may, with little or no advance notice, impact our delivery of moving & storage services. Please be aware the current crisis could potentially result in small inconveniences such as a delayed project start time or significant inconveniences such as the complete rescheduling of services.

Although there are many unknowns to be navigated, you can be certain that Hansen Bros. and Portabox will be timely and transparent in our communications regarding servicing your moving & storage needs, and our professional relocation consultants will work diligently to offer creative solutions in the event your project is impacted by the current health crisis.

Steps We're Taking:

  • Company-wide Implementation of all precautionary measures recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
  • Office staff and crews are being monitored daily for symptoms and/or known exposure by management and asked to go home, contact their healthcare provider, and self-quarantine as directed. Staff that experience symptoms and/or aware of exposure when not at work have been directed to stay home and notify their supervisor.
  • Office staff and crews are receiving daily briefings on precautionary measures and have been directed to follow them on and off the job.
  • Office staff and crews are being instructed to maintain appropriate “social distance” of 6 feet minimum between one another, customers, and all other people.
  • Office staff and crews are being provided with appropriate hand sanitizer and surface disinfecting supplies. They have been directed to disinfect truck cabs and moving equipment between each move to the best of their ability. These supplies will continue to be replenished as we are able, based on availability from retailers.
  • We are limiting visitation to our branch offices. If you wish to purchase moving boxes or supplies, please simply call in your order and we will happily deliver to your vehicle outside.

We are all in this together.  The team at Hansen Bros. and Portabox is proud to continue offering our services in accordance with the necessary precautions outlined above. We are here to make the process of storing belongings seamless & safe for you.

Ways in which self-organization makes you healthier

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Like it or not, most of us are simply not organizing our things and our time properly. If you are one of those people that just need a small “push”, then these reasons why self-organization makes you healthier will be a perfect fit. There are many ways to approach organization, from renting a Renton self storage unit, for example, or simply setting some guidelines for your day-to-day matters. No matter what it takes, if you want to reap the health benefits of self-organization, you will want to start with it immediately. Try not to procrastinate and “just do it!”.

Why self-organization makes you healthier?

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Self-organization is not all about efficiency.

Aside from having everything neatly organized and leading a more “efficient” lifestyle, you will reap many benefits by adopting self-organization measures. Most notably, you will have:

  • Quality sleep
  • More “me” time
  • Stress relief
  • Increased productivity

All of these things may not be that influential on their own but together they form considerable health benefits. That is why, if you have a cluttered home in Seattle, it may be time to consider one of the storage units North Seattle has to offer. By creating a cleaner environment, everything else is going to be much easier. That aside, let’s take a look at how exactly self-organization may benefit your health.

When self-organized, you will sleep better

One of the most important ways in which self-organization makes you healthier is that you will simply sleep better. A cluttered bedroom will either make you miss some sleep due to staying late or unconsciously worrying about it. And this is the case with just about anything you haven’t organized yet. Chances are, you will be lying in bed thinking about all the things that you need to do.

If you take some time to apply self-organization principles, however, you will be able to sleep like a baby! You will know exactly what is to come and how you are going to deal with it. That organization will also make it so you do things more efficiently. And by doing things more efficiently:

You will have more time for yourself

The best part about staying organized is that you have more time for other matters. When you deal with things in an efficient manner (which is a byproduct of organization), you create situations where you can take some time for yourself. How does this relate to your health, you wonder? Simple, by spending more time on things you really enjoy and less time worrying about the things you don’t, you will have more fun. And fun promotes a healthy lifestyle. Furthermore, if you are one of those people that always takes care of everyone else first, being organized will allow you to make more time for your own needs.

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By organizing your affairs, you will have more “me” time.

Since time is always the most limiting factor, you want to “make more” of it. And the only way to do that while finishing all your responsibilities is to stay organized. This also applies to your work. Simply renting a business storage Seattle unit can allow you to refocus your time on more important matters. And that will lead to fewer stressful situations.

Self-organization makes you healthier by providing stress relief

Let’s face it, disorganization always leads to stressful events. In fact, it might be the most stressful influence on your life as a whole. Once you organize your time and efforts, you may feel like a huge weight has just been lifted off your shoulders. Since stress is one of the greatest dangers to your health, removing any of it has huge positive health benefits. So, go through the list of things that you need to do, (gathering packing materials for your relocation, for example) and simply start organizing. Also, one of the most productive things you can do is simply “track” your day.

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Self-organization will lead to fewer stressful situations.

To do this, try to go through your checklist and honestly assess the amount of time it takes for each task. While you may allow some time for interruptions, try to keep it at a minimum. While interruptions may be positive in the short run, the fact of the matter is that they are not really necessary. This is, perhaps, the most difficult thing to do when self-organizing anything. For example, let’s say that a task requires around three hours to complete if you focus on it. That same task will need 5 or 7 hours if you allow for constant interruptions. And that will, inevitably, lead to further stress down the proverbial road.

Increased productivity will have a positive impact on your health

The last major benefit of self-organization is increased productivity. When you are disorganized, you may feel a lack of motivation and energy to go about your daily tasks. On the other hand, when you have things under control and always know what you need to do at any given time, productivity soars. How does this help you, exactly? While the benefits of increased productivity are great for your employer, you get some health benefits as well.

The first and foremost is the feeling that you are simply doing “what is right”. That you are in control of what is going on. It is a mental state that will allow you to focus on what really matters and not get bogged down. Therefore, put a bit of effort into decluttering that desk, sorting out your emails, or anything else that you may need to do in the city of Seattle. All of this can be applied to your own personal life, as well. Increased productivity does not need to be all about work, either. If you accomplish more in a shorter timeframe, you are going to feel better, simple as that.

There are many other ways in which self-organization makes you healthier, as well, but these were the most important ones. By knowing about them you may take a different approach when it comes to the items on your checklist.

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