Hey Reader,

I've said this before: decluttering and packing light use the same set of muscles.

If you want to pack light, it definitely helps if you start rummaging through your closet and decluttering what's no longer needed.

There's a power in that action - the releasing of things that aren't actually needed or used in the face of that dreaded question:

"What if I need it later?"

That's a flex. 💪

When you can release in the face of that question, you will definitely find it easier to pack light.

When you can live with less stuff at home, you will also find it easier to pack light.

But here's the thing I've been chewing on lately.

After people take my packing class, Baggage Freedom Express, they are often super inspired and start full-on decluttering their homes and simplifying their lives.

Again, the concepts pull on the same muscles.

The question, however, is this:

Which pathway gets you the bigger, better results?

• Path 1: Start with decluttering, then turn your attention to packing light.
• Path 2: Learn to pack light and then realize you can do with a lot less in your home.

Obviously, I'm pro whichever-path-gets-you-to-where-you-want-to-be.

That said, I actually think that doing something like learning how to pack and travel in a 20L bag or less (like we do in BFE)... that's the path that gets you the bigger end result faster - for both packing light and decluttering.

Because here's the thing:

When you learn how to pack light, especially in the way that I teach, you discover how little you actually need to travel.

You discover how you can fit your clothing, toiletries, and essentials for a week into ONE SMALL BAG.

(That fits underneath the seat in front of you.)

It's extreme, and it will radically shift your perspective on the size and amount of belongings in your home.

That perspective is not quite the same when you're focusing on decluttering a spacious bedroom (or even a closet) first. You don't have to condense your belongings - or mindset - as much as you do when trying to pack everything in a personal item.

So my argument would be that taking Baggage Freedom Express is a prime first step for anyone who wants to simplify and supercharge their decluttering journey.

And of course pack light with ease and confidence. 💃

Sound like something you need?

📆 I'm running the next class starting October 4th. Registration opens in 2 days, so stay tuned.

Happy packing,

Brooke Her Packing List

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