Travel offers adventure and escape, but coming home can sometimes feel overwhelming, as unpacking and readjusting have a way of quickly draining that post-vacation high.
Luckily, there are easy-to-implement strategies that travel pros and professional home organizers swear by to gift your future self a little calm, and make the return as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Leave your home in a clean, organized state — but tackle small tasks one at a time.
Tackling a to-do list before you leave definitely isn’t as exciting as heading out on vacation, but a little planning and effort up front can set the stage for a peaceful return.
If time is tight, Denise Caron-Quinn, founder and CEO of professional organizing firm In Order to Succeed, says the key is not to aim for perfection. “I recommend setting a timer for 15 minutes and focusing on just a few key areas: make the bed, clear the kitchen counter, remove any perishable items that will turn bad while you are away, and take out the trash.”
