Your Overwhelm Rescue Kit

Take a deep breath. You're not alone in feeling overwhelmed during big life changes.

Whether you're moving, going through a divorce, caring for a loved one, or navigating a job change, it's completely normal to feel like you're drowning in paperwork and to-do lists. This guide isn't about being perfect—it's about taking one small step at a time to create some order in the chaos.

Remember: You don't have to do everything at once. Pick what feels most urgent today, and let the rest wait. You've got this. 💙

📋Essential Documents & Accounts to Gather

Start with what you can easily find. Don't stress about missing items—you can always add them later.

Financial Documents

Bank statements (last 3 months)

Credit card statements

Investment/retirement accounts

Tax returns (last 2 years)

Insurance policies

Important contracts

Medical Records

Health insurance cards

Prescription lists

Medical history summaries

Emergency contacts

Home & Legal

Lease/mortgage documents

Utility account info

Property deeds/titles

Birth certificates

Social Security cards

Passport/driver's license

Digital & Subscriptions

Password manager or list

Streaming services

Phone/internet providers

Cloud storage accounts

📞Who to Notify Starter List

You don't need to contact everyone at once. Start with the most critical, then work through the rest as you have time.

Essential First

Bank(s)

Credit card companies

Insurance companies

Employer/HR department

Healthcare providers

Children's schools

Services & Others

Utilities (electric, gas, water)

Internet/cable provider

Postal service (mail forwarding)

DMV/voter registration

Close family & friends

Subscription services

🗂️Simple Organization Tips

Keep it simple. The best system is the one you'll actually use.

Start with just 3 folders: "Urgent," "Important," and "Later." You can always get more specific as you go.

Use color codes: Red for urgent, blue for financial, green for medical, yellow for legal. Whatever makes sense to you.

Digital photos work: Don't feel pressure to organize physical papers perfectly. Phone photos stored in folders can be just as effective.

One inbox rule: Pick one place (physical tray or digital folder) where everything goes first. Sort from there when you have time.

🌱One Step at a Time

Life transitions are hard, and feeling overwhelmed is part of the process. You're doing better than you think.

This isn't a race. Some days you might check off five things, other days none—and that's okay. What matters is that you're moving forward, even if it's slowly.

Remember: You don't have to have it all figured out right now. Just take the next small step. You're stronger than you know, and this overwhelming time will pass.

💙 You've got this. One breath, one task, one day at a time.