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 the items below:

1) 12” Stack of Paper: 1 ) 15 pounds 2) 20 pounds 3) 30 pounds

2) 13 Gallon Garbage of Clothing : 1 ) 8 pounds 2 ) 15 pounds 3 ) 20 pounds

3) 12” Stack of Books: 1 ) 10 pounds 2 ) 17 pounds 3 ) 30 pounds

(See answers at the end of the blog.)

Below are a few suggestions of where you can start to lose those pounds quickly.

Clothing

One of the easiest places to start are your closets. Spring is the time to switch out your wardrobe and downsize all those items you never wore over the winter. Now to be fair, this past year was a very unique year, and you may not have worn many items while you were stuck at home. However, there are always pieces in the closets that don’t fit, you don’t love or are just old.

Paper

Spring is also a great time to get rid of all that excess paper lying around the house. There are often local shredding events in the spring and fall, so gather up and remove all those bags and boxes that have been stacking up around the house and you will be amazed at how much lighter you will feel.

Electronic Waste

As organizers, we remove an incredible amount of electronic waste from our client homes and a lot of it is in the form of electric cords and old computers. Many cords are kept “just in case” and that is where the pile up begins. And let’s not forget about all those old remotes as well! Of course, we don’t want you to throw out anything that you are using; which begs the question…which ones are you really using?

By taking time to shed clothing, paper and electronic waste in your home you will lighten your household load by several hundred pounds and enjoy the following 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

·        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. And remember, we are always a click or a phone call away, if the load is too heavy!

Darla Pompilio

Your Tasks – Our Time, Organizing Service

www.yourtasksourtime.com

610.847.5422

Answers to quiz above: 1) 30 pounds   2) 15 pounds   3) 17 pounds