The only antidote to this that I know of is big deep breaths

[theatokos]

We have started selling off our things. It's real. It's happening. Our house is a mess and having a toddler makes it pointless to tidy up. I put things in one box and Bennett is removing them from the other side. Or he comes over and puts whatever he can find into the box.

The next three weeks are going to be absolute chaos. Clutter completely stresses me out. I feel like there are so many loose ends and so many things that need attending to that I'm having a difficult time having a coherent train of thought.

I feel like I should go box some stuff up. I'm a tad paralysed and overwhelmed.

Comments

[sapphire-kittum.livejournal.com]

A nice glass of wine wouldn't go astray either. *hugs* It'll be ok.

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

A good night's sleep also helped. Tonight some friends are coming over for dinner and we are going to open an amazing bottle of wine. Since Adam decided to stop drinking and we decided not to hire movers, I have been on my own working my way through our small wine stash. Sigh. It's a hard sacrifice, but I'm up for the task, me thinks!

[sapphire-kittum.livejournal.com]

Oh, such a difficult task, drinking all that wine. ;)

[keypike.livejournal.com]

This is exactly how I react when I have too much on my plate - I want to retreat and not do anything. To break out, I have to focus on just one thing at a time. Start with something small, get it done and you'll feel accomplished, then you can build on that feeling, instead of feeling overwhelmed.

And remember that this feels big because it is big, and that's a good thing! You're embarking on a fresh, new, adventure with your two most loved ones. It's going to be great!

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's what keeps me going: the exciting nature and deep purpose of this move!

I have decided that a lot of self care and focused intention will help me through the next few weeks. And I also know that it will all get done, because it has to!