9. Less things
Basically, you don’t want to be toting too much of anything with you on a regular basis. Carrying around devices, books, umbrellas, personal items, food, extra clothes, and anything else can make your purse too heavy and lead to back, neck, or shoulder pain over time.
“Many patients don’t realise that their heavy handbags are contributing to their problems,” Heidi Prather, an associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, told Real Simple.
She recommended that your purse or tote shouldn’t weigh more than a gallon of milk, or a bit over eight pounds. Lightening your load is not only better for your body, but also protects you in case someone gets hold of your belongings.
