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Barmymoo:
Yeah label everything. And think really carefully about what you are going to need (not what you MIGHT need but what you are actually going to need) and keep that out. It sounds really obvious but you really don't want to be unpacking the whole box to get at the spatula or whatever.

Pack early. Pack viciously - if it's only a "might" need this before the move, you don't. It's better to keep washing the same plate and glass than to have to pack all your crockery on the last day.

Oh yeah and remember you have to lift those buggers, probably up stairs. Boxes weigh three times as much on the day as they do in advance - truu fakt.

If you're one of those people who can trick themselves into an early deadline, do that - tell yourself you've got to be ready three days before you actually have, and then camp out for the last three days rather than leaving it all to the last minute.

And as my dad always says to me "there's only one last minute, and it's sixty seconds just like all the others".

Eris:
One thing I have seen reccommended a lot that seems really clever is to have one box with stuff you will need straight away, like two plates, some basic cutlery, towels and change of clothes or whatever. Then  when you get there and there are all these boxes and you just want to have a shower or a glass of water you don't have to rummage through all the boxes or suitcases to fine what you need for that first night.

Barmymoo:
KETTLE FOR CUP OF TEA

nekowafer:
The longest I've ever lived in one place is maybe 4 years - and everywhere else I've been less than 2 years. So I've done a shit ton of moving and I no longer mind it. I do love getting to re-decorate and re-think everything and really sort through all my junk and get rid of what I no longer need/want. The only thing I really, honestly hate is the physical labor. I am smooshy and weak.

My tip is to think through where everything is going to go. Pack by room as much as you can - and know that there will always be "misc crap" boxes. If you can make them "misc bathroom" or "misc bedroom" boxes, at the least, it will save you a lot of time when unpacking. If there's anything that's going to stay in boxes for some time - like books that are low priority - write everything on the box, and be thorough. That way when you're searching through boxes for something, you can ignore that box entirely. But it just takes way too much time to do that with all the other boxes, so that's only helpful on low priority stuff.

EDIT: Boro, my brother also went to Shepherd Pratt, for the same program, and it really helped him. He hated the group stuff just as much. Good on you for getting help for yourself. I hope you start feeling better soon!

Barmymoo:
Oh oh something I forgot: Packing lists. They are superuseful for holidays and even better for boxes! Make a list of what is in that box and stick it to the outside of it.

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