I tend to overpack for trips. My personal valet (my husband) has retired from his traditional duties by declaring a new rule: I have to be able to lift, tote, and carry my own suitcase. That really limits things.

Overpacking can signal insecurity.

Who am I without my things? What if I show up and suddenly am invited to the royal palace for a grand ball? You know what I mean, right? Truth is, I don’t travel much to Third World countries, so I could probably buy what I need if an unforeseen occasion arises.

Overpacking is sometimes a sign that you’ve forgotten to clear out unnecessary items.

Airlines aren’t the only place to incur a cost for overpacking. The emotional baggage we carry every day also costs us.

Who are you without your story? How much does it weigh? Is it worth carrying wherever you go? It, too, costs you, slowing you down mentally, emotionally, and, no doubt, physically.

Traveling lighter is a great way to think about your day, even if you are staying local. That story you carry about the time someone hurt your feelings, your body, or your pride is weighing you down. Yes, those things happened. I am not suggesting they didn’t happen. But there is a way to find a resting place for all of that, so you are freer to move about the cabin, your day, your journey.

Let me help you avoid unnecessary baggage costs. Let’s see if we can find a way for you to take only what you need and leave anything extra or unnecessary behind.

Mary