People prepare for moving by using spreadsheets and organizing their belongings in colored storage bins while making optimistic estimates of the process’s duration. The entire planning process fails to prevent unexpected problems. A moving checklist helps people complete their essential responsibilities, but it does not provide critical information, which can lead to increased stress levels. Unanticipated items people overlook can cause major delays, financial losses, and frustration during the most critical time. The process of moving shows how much we need our daily routines, which we usually ignore. The loss of regular routines reveals all remaining work responsibilities.
