Packing Panic? Here’s How to Keep Your Cool!

I’m getting ready for a weekend trip with my three kids, and the packing for the trip  feels like a game of Tetris . I can never seem to fit everything into the bags without feeling like something important is missing.

I find myself running through every little detail in my head over and over, wondering if I’ve forgotten something important— like sunscreen, or the extra change of clothes, or that one favorite snack that’ll make all the difference for one of the kids. 

The pressure to anticipate every need and keep it all together can feel exhausting. 

And the guilt that creeps in when I realize I’ve forgotten something — especially when the kids need it in the moment.

But here’s what I’ve learned over time: It’s okay if something gets forgotten. 

Yes, it’s annoying and  it can be frustrating, but the reality is, we’re doing our best, and that’s enough.

So, I try to remind myself that grace is more important than perfection. 

The kids will be fine, and so will I.

The family trip is about the experience, the fun, and the memories we’ll make, not about getting everything perfect on the checklist.

So, if you’re getting ready for a trip, and feeling the weight of everything you should pack or bring, just know — you’re not alone. It’s messy, stressful, and it’s perfectly imperfect.

Remember, you’re doing more than enough. 

Give yourself grace and know that this is just part of the adventure.

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Best,
Dr. Sarita