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Long-Term Minimalism: A Custom Plan for Your Clutter Style

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog!  So far this month, we’ve explored how different clutter personalities shape our habits and how minimalism can be personalized to fit your lifestyle. But now comes the question: How do you make minimalism stick for the long haul?  The answer isn’t in [...]

By |2025-04-24T03:09:28+00:00April 25th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Long-Term Minimalism: A Custom Plan for Your Clutter Style

Minimalism Your Way: How to Make It Work for Your Personality 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog!  If you’ve ever looked at a minimalist space and thought, That’s beautiful… but I could never live like that, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to.  Minimalism isn’t about copying someone else’s aesthetic. It’s not about cold white walls [...]

By |2025-04-16T03:57:16+00:00April 18th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Minimalism Your Way: How to Make It Work for Your Personality 

How to Declutter Based on Your Personality (Not Just a Checklist) 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog!  If you’ve ever looked around your home and wondered, Why do I have so many of the same thing? or Why do I collect but never use?—you’re not alone. Clutter doesn’t just show up randomly; it’s often a reflection of your personality, [...]

By |2025-04-16T03:52:58+00:00April 11th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on How to Declutter Based on Your Personality (Not Just a Checklist) 

Understanding Your Clutter Personality: The First Step to Letting Go 

  Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog!  If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why is it so hard for me to declutter?” or “Why do other people seem to have no problem letting go of things?”—you’re not alone. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to decluttering, and the [...]

By |2025-04-16T03:46:19+00:00April 4th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Understanding Your Clutter Personality: The First Step to Letting Go 

Spring Decluttering Wrap-Up: The Mindset Shift That Makes It Last 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog!  Spring decluttering is more than just an annual clean-out—it’s an opportunity to reset your home, your habits, and your mindset. But what happens after the initial burst of motivation wears off? How do you make your decluttered home stay that way?  The [...]

By |2025-03-28T04:15:49+00:00March 28th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Spring Decluttering Wrap-Up: The Mindset Shift That Makes It Last 

The Psychology of Clutter: Why We Hold On and How to Move Forward 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog! If you’ve ever struggled to let go of things—despite knowing they no longer serve you—you’re not alone.  Decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of stuff. It’s about understanding why we hold onto things in the first place. Behind every piece of clutter, [...]

By |2025-03-24T04:25:56+00:00March 21st, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Psychology of Clutter: Why We Hold On and How to Move Forward 

Decluttering Essentials: What You Need (And What You Don’t) 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog! If you’ve ever started decluttering and thought, But what if I need this later?—you’re not alone. The fear of getting rid of the “wrong” things can keep us stuck in cluttered spaces, unsure of what’s truly essential.  So how do you know [...]

By |2025-03-14T03:23:15+00:00March 14th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Decluttering Essentials: What You Need (And What You Don’t) 

The Only Rule of Minimalism? Make It Your Own 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog—where we wrap up our February series on debunking the myth of hard rules in minimalism and decluttering. If you’ve been following along, you know that minimalism isn’t about rigid restrictions or fitting into someone else’s idea of simplicity.  So today, I’m here [...]

Minimalism with Wiggle Room: A Rule-Free Approach to Less 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog—where we’re breaking down the idea that minimalism has to be all or nothing. If the idea of minimalism feels restrictive, like you have to follow a strict set of rules, I want you to know something: minimalism has wiggle room—it’s not about [...]

By |2025-02-20T02:34:37+00:00February 21st, 2025|minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials|Comments Off on Minimalism with Wiggle Room: A Rule-Free Approach to Less 

Rules vs. Guidelines: The Real Secret to Sustainable Minimalism 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog, where we’re diving into the real secret to sustainable minimalism—understanding the difference between rules and guidelines. If you’ve ever tried to embrace a minimalist lifestyle but felt restricted by rigid rules, you’re not alone. Many people abandon minimalism because they think they [...]

By |2025-02-14T01:12:46+00:00February 14th, 2025|minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials|Comments Off on Rules vs. Guidelines: The Real Secret to Sustainable Minimalism 
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