The Upside to Downsizing – How You Can Love Life with Less
While sorting through my inbox, I came across one email with the subject line “Loving Life with Less.” Given my interest in downsizing, I was very excited to read it. Yes! I thought. That’s exactly the goal. Read More
The True Meaning of Downsizing: What to Keep, What to Release
Yesterday morning this landed in my inbox from Margaret Manning:
Downsizing (and simplification, more generally) has been a passion of mine over the last several years. And, one of the things that I have discovered through this process is that downsizing isn’t so much about letting go of “stuff” as it is letting go of emotions, memories and psychological barriers to change. So, let’s talk about how to get ready for downsizing at any age. Have you already gone through the process of downsizing your home? Or, are you thinking about doing this in the years to come?
Read MoreDone Downsizing? How to Know When “Enough is Enough!”
Something funny has happened to the downsizing movement in recent years. Instead of focusing on prioritization and balance, bloggers and Instagram stars show an extreme version of downsizing – living in tiny homes, “getting down to 100 items,” etc. So, today, I would like to get back to the heart of what downsizing really is… saying no to the things that don’t make you happy so that you have the time, money and energy to say yes to the things that do make you happy. Let’s talk about when enough is enough! Have you ever tried downsizing – or at least organizing – your life? What did you learn from the experience? Do you feel that downsizing has become too extreme in recent years?
Read MoreExtreme Downsizing: Tiny Home, Co-Living or Community?
For many of us, downsizing involves sorting, prioritizing and recycling. But, what if you want to you’re your downsizing journey to the next level? Today, I want to talk about how some of us are embracing co-living, communities, tiny homes and other more extreme downsizing options. I hope that you enjoy today’s video! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More
Thinking of Downsizing? Here Are Some Tips to Sell Your Home Fast!
The well-dressed home sells fast and for top dollar.
The emergence of staging and makeover services around the country is dictating a need that has been crying out to be met. Read More
Downsizing and Recycling Trend: Save the World While Decluttering Your Life
There appears to be no doubt about it. More and more of us are downsizing as we grow older. We don’t need or want the maintenance of a large home.
The prospect of downsizing means thinking about how many of our material things we really do use. What do we do with the things we do not want to take in a move to a smaller home? Think about recycling. Read More
How a Little Downsizing Could Help You Save BIG for (or in!) Retirement
When it comes to saving for retirement (or saving money in retirement), most of us feel a bit trapped by our circumstances. We know that we should put more away, but, we never seem to have enough left over to save as much as we would like to. So, today, I would like to talk about one thing that almost every person in our community can do to save more – embrace simplification and downsizing. Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More
Downsizing Your Home One Small Step at a Time: Are You Willing to Start This Journey as a Mature Woman?
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
My experience shows that a major downsizing of your home can seem like an even bigger undertaking than a thousand-mile trip. Give me a choice, and I’ll take the trip! Read More
5 Downsizing Dilemmas and How to Deal with Them
As we age, we are often looking to downsize or eliminate clutter and excess. Many of us embrace the concept of living with fewer things to maintain and that tie us down. The reality is that actually releasing our things can be challenging.
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Why Downsizing Your Life May be a Key to Happiness After 60 – Dr. Dale Atkins Interview
Let’s face it. Over the decades, we accumulate a lot of stuff. Then, as we get older, our priorities and interests change. After carrying clothes, books, travel souvenirs and school projects around for years, it all gets a little tiring. The memories are wonderful, but, in our 60s and 70s, for many of us, our focus shifts from things to experiences. Read More