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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Don’t do it perfect, just get it done.

What I used to do was get a backpack and put in my toiletries, toothbrush and a change of clothes, a towel, wallet, phone, music device. Anything delicate or expensive, anything I would want immediately or for the first night. That would go with me on the truck.

Then a green Woolies bag containing toilet paper, dish soap, maybe a cup and a plate and a tea towel. Maybe some muesli bars or cup noodles that you have or whatever. This is basically the kitchen and bathroom stuff you would need right away.

Then get either some of those airline carrier bags or sturdy garbage bags and pile anything non breakable in. Whatever you want to take. More breakable stuff might need boxes but you can wrap it in your blankets or clothes. Don’t bother too much with doing laundry, just transport the laundry basket. Books might need a plastic tub or box.

Ps. Sorry if advice is unwanted. This is just a way to break big tasks down and skip a lot of mental paralysis that would prevent me from starting.

I don’t really remember too much about my previous moves and the process is probably less neat with more panicking but I’ve done it a few times and this is probably how I would proceed in a time crunch now

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

It's all good (and appreciated) melbsy, thanks!

I also have the added "perk" of being easily sidetracked. I'll go to do one thing, then realise I need to do something else so start doing that instead. But getting distracted by something else before actually doing it 😂

I'll be honest, I'm nowhere near "almost done", but it'll be okay. I'll have an extra set of hands tomorrow, and honestly if it doesn't all get done, it doesn't all get done. Just gonna accept I'll forget or not have time to do things and just hope I can figure out a fix