Looking for a way to shed a few pounds this summer? If you start with your home, you will gain more than weight loss benefits. Consider the excess weight that is in your home in the form of clutter. Clutter not only adds pounds, but drains your finances and takes a toll on you and your family – physically, mentally and emotionally.
Take a guess at the approximate weight of these items (answers below):
- A 12” stack of paper: 15 pounds, 20 pounds, 30 pounds
- A 13 gallon garbage bag of clothing: 8 pounds, 15 pounds, 20 pounds
- A 12” stack of books: 10 pounds, 17 pounds, 30 pounds
By taking time to de-clutter your home this summer, you will enjoy these benefits.
Physical
- Easier to find and maintain what you have
- Easier to clean your home
- Increased productivity
- Increased energy
- Feel physically lighter
Mental & Emotional
- Less stress
- Increased enthusiasm
- Enhanced mood
- Increased momentum and direction in pursuit of goals
- Improved personal relationships
Financial
- Save money by being able to find what you have
- Reduced financial loss from overspending
- Decrease late fee payments
- Increased productivity
- More time – time is money
Shed some weight in your home this summer and you might find that the space you create promotes healthy changes in other areas of your life.
Answers to above: 1) 30 pounds 2) 15 pounds 3) 17 pounds.
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