I have moved many times and except for the last move i which i hired box (http://www.boxyourstuff.com/), i moved by myself and i am glad that i hired them. here are some tips

# Before your movers arrive, try to stack all your boxes and containers at the corner of the room and leave the room to the movers. This will speed up their process of moving.
# Make sure that someone is there in the new house before the movers arrive to take care of the unloading.
# Moving is a curious mixture of action and boredom. Feed the movers regularly, as they need lot of energy and prevent them from taking frequent breaks.
# Give your mover your cell phone number, so that they can keep in touch with you when ever it is required