CHAPTER 11 Moving Day Madness y Madness And How to Tame It ame It
Moving is one of life’s great equalizers. It doesn’t care how organized you are, how color-coded your spreadsheets look, or how many motivational Pinterest quotes you’ve saved. It’s still one of the top three most stressful life events, sitting just behind divorce and the death of a loved one. And if you’re lucky enough to combine all three (a forced sale due to divorce? Oh, joy!), then you deserve more than just a checklist—you deserve a medal. But here’s the silver lining: moving can also be a fresh start, a chance to shed what no longer serves you and begin again. As Judith Minty once said, “Nothing remains as it was. If you know this, you can begin again, with pure joy in the uprooting.” Okay, that’s poetic—but practically speaking, let’s be real: moving still sucks. Don’t worry. I’ve got you. Whether you’re crossing states or just moving down the street, the secret to surviving the chaos is planning, organization, and keeping your sense of humor intact.
Get Your Checklist Together You’re going to need two checklists:
1. What to Do: Tasks leading up to moving day, from utility transfers to arranging movers. 2. What to Bring: Every item packed, organized by room,
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