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Last week I wrote about my propensity to make lists - and how that took the stress right out of packing.
But what I didn't mention is that no matter how many lists I make - and obediently tick off - nothing makes me more anxious than travelling.
I am an anxious person at the best of times. And my anxiety levels are not helped by my propensity to dream up problem scenarios that may come to pass and how I cope with them.
But when it comes to heading out on a trip, my anxiety is centred around the here and now.
Locking up has never been easy for me, even if I am heading out for a local shop. I double-check and then triple check doors, windows, cupboards, etc to make sure that the house is secure. Even before I head to bed I have a ritual of going around the house, making sure the locks are on, the lights are off, and that the balconies are secure.
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