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You’ll be juggling multiple responsibilities now, so make sure you know how to manage your time
wisely. Sitting down on a daily or weekly basis to write a to-do-list will help you be efficient with
your time. Keep track of your schedule and appointments with either a physical or electronic
calendar.
A good approach to managing your time is to assign specific tasks to specific days. For example,
you could designate Saturday as your cleaning and laundry day and Sunday as a grocery shopping
day.
8. Managing Your Healthcare
Once you’re on your own, Mom and Dad will no longer be responsible for maintaining your
health—even if you’re still on their insurance. You’ll need to stay on top of your routine dental
and medical care by scheduling appointments yourself and making sure you keep them.
Whether you'll be living by yourself or with roommates, make it a point to sharpen these life skills
before leaving the comfort of your home or the dorm. Having these skills cemented before you
go will make for a smooth entrance into the real world.
IV.
Tips for Planning a Long Distance Move
If you're planning a long distance move that will take you to another state or what is termed an
interstate move, you'll need more time to plan than if you're moving a short distance. To help
make the planning process a little easier, we've come up with 5 tips to help you get ready for
your long distance move.
Give Yourself Lots of Time
Because there are so many steps involved in planning and executing a long distance move, you'll
need more time. With a local move, I usually recommend at least 8 weeks but for a long distance