>> make a punchlist
Yes. Don't count on just remembering such stuff. If something stressful is going on, your mind may be a bit muddled. Stress makes you stupid unless you've done a lot of practicing.
While you're making lists, make one for phone numbers. Make a list of emergency numbers, important family/friend contacts, neighbours, etc. and post it near every phone in the house. Use print big enough that you could read it without your glasses.
Make sure those numbers are on your mobile phone, and also Skype on all your devices.
My husband also made a little card with our most important numbers that we each carry in our wallet.
Related: when you're planning to travel, collect the phone numbers both local and toll-free for all your lodging, airlines, car rentals etc. and add them to your mobile phone, and Skype on all your devices. Having such numbers organized and handy could be a major help in a pinch. For example, letting your hotel know you'll be delayed for several hours but yes you do still want the room!
Another list: Look at each card or document you normally carry in your wallet and ask: "If I lost this, who would I contact and what info would I need to provide in order to cancel it or get a replacement? Compile that info now for things like your driver's licence, credit cards, debit cards, medical cards, passport, and so on. Store the info someplace safe but accessible. Hopefully you'd never need the info but it's a stress reducer to know that you've got it.
