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[quote=Anonymous]I struggle with trip/packing "anxiety" the closer I get the less I can make good packing decisions.

SO I start by creating a list that includes how long I'm going for, and activities I think I will participate in, things I need to bring (wallet, glasses etc), things I might want to purchase for the trip. I also have some standard lists for beach trips, skiing, camping etc.

From there, I toss things I think I want to bring in a collection spot in my house - anything. A week before the trip - I go through the pile of things and start trying things on. I do it in front of a mirror and I take pictures. If the outfit doesn't work, I don't feel comfortable it it, the colors are off or won't go with anything thing else I like I take it out of play. I go back to my original list and see if there are things I need to fill in.

Next step is trial packing - I pick my smallest suitcase, and I pack what I think I'm bringing. If it doesn't fit - I don't allow myself to go up to the next size suitcase - I start reducing what I'm bringing. Unless there is a special occasion I bring no more than 3 shoes - wear one on the plane (heaviest pair), pack 1 or two.

I create a digital folder on my phone of the final outfits that I am packing - then low and behold next trip I go on that is similar in nature - I look back at the photos to see what I brought - this helps me reduce my packing anxiety. [/quote]

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