Dear Tess,
How did you get along with all the packing over the weekend? I expect by now you are finding less to do, packing wise. Its a few years since my husband and I last moved house. But I did all the packing myself as well. Its arduous, time consuming, physically demanding and seemingly unrelenting. Its also rewarding as it comes to a successful conclusion. Or perhaps thats just a feeling of relief? 🌹
Are you going room to room or are you being a little bit indiscriminate and panicky? I tend to be a very organised and systematic person, a lot to do with my OCD I suspect. So I put a lot of unneccessary pressure on myself to get things perfect. Each thing in its place, each fully labelled, each box in relation to the new room it will be going into, and all 'like' things together, all perfectly wrapped. Linen closet, kitchenware, glassware, cooking pots, canned food, packet food, fridges (urgh - on the day) cleaning equipment (last). So much to do. Clothing I found to be difficult, although the removalist had dropped in some of those portable hanging racks which were fantastic, and made things much easier. Other clothes just went into big boxes all neatly labelled.
I expect by now you'd be surrounded by a sea of boxes, with very little left except what things you are still using on a daily basis. I really feel for you because moving is such a highly stressful time for anyone. And for you - due to downsizing, needing to look for work post-move, etc its also very much a life changing event.
From all that you have told us here, I think you're doing a fantastic job. I know it doesnt feel like that to you, because you are feeling swamped by having so much to do, so much to think about. But at the end of the day, you are getting through it, its all happening, you're making it happen. Give yourself a big pat on the back for that. Yes, I do have faith in you. And so should you.
Its tough that, while you are having such busy days and thus in need of restorative sleep, you are not sleeping well at night. Unfortunately thats when our minds start concentrating on things we still need to do. Hard to let go. Keep a pen and paper beside your bed. I tend to think of things I need to do once my head hits the pillow. Then it churns through my head, worried I'll forget by morning. Write things down and then try to let it go.
I also love your new profile picture of the giants head in Cornwall. Thinking of you in your sea of already packed boxes.
Amanda 🌹
