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Mastering Paper Clutter: A Simple System for a Clutter-Free Home 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkbqPZPE8qk Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and today I’m diving deeper into one of the most persistent forms of clutter: paper. Even with online banking and e-statements, it’s amazing how quickly paper can pile up and create chaos in our homes. From bills and junk mail to receipts and magazines, paper clutter can [...]

By |2024-11-06T04:51:27+00:00November 1st, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., bucket list, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists|Comments Off on Mastering Paper Clutter: A Simple System for a Clutter-Free Home 

The Emotional Cost of Clutter: How Letting Go Lifts Invisible Weights 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Today, I want to talk about something that often gets overlooked when we think about clutter: the emotional toll it takes on us. We don’t always realize how much energy our possessions can drain from us until we begin letting go. Decluttering isn’t just about creating physical space—it’s [...]

Your Space Reflects Your Intentions: Decluttering for Purposeful Living 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Today, I want to talk about something that is at the heart of both decluttering and minimalism: intention. When you think about your home, ask yourself this: Is it a space that reflects the life you want to live? Or is it filled with things that no longer [...]

Time as a Resource: How Decluttering Helps You Reclaim Your Most Valuable Asset 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and I want to talk to you today about something that many people overlook when they think about decluttering: time. Decluttering isn’t just about clearing physical space—it’s about simplifying your life so that you can reclaim time, the most valuable resource we have.  We often think of decluttering [...]

By |2024-10-13T02:22:42+00:00October 11th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Time as a Resource: How Decluttering Helps You Reclaim Your Most Valuable Asset 

Letting Go of Identity Clutter: Embrace Who You Are Today 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. If you’re on a journey to simplify your life, you’ve probably noticed that decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of stuff—it’s about letting go of the things that no longer serve you. One of the most challenging types of clutter to deal with is identity clutter, the things [...]

Five Simple Tips to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGb5pYe4LU0 Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, also known as the Downsizing Designer. Welcome to my “Five in Five” series, where I share five quick tips in just five minutes about decluttering and simplifying your life. Before we get started, let me ask you a question: Do you ever wish your life was just simpler, less hectic, [...]

How to Motivate Yourself to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgWeWJiMj40 Hi everyone, it’s Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, back with another edition of my “Five Tips in Five Minutes” series to help you declutter and simplify your life. Today, we’re tackling a common challenge: finding the motivation to declutter, especially when you just don’t feel like it. Decluttering can sometimes feel overwhelming, but with [...]

Weekly Decluttering Tasks to Maintain a Minimalist and Clutter-Free Home 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCHstNTClWs Welcome back, everyone! It’s Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. I want to thank you for the amazing response to last week’s debut of my new series, “Rita’s Five Tips in Five Minutes,” affectionately known around here as “Rita’s Five in Five.” Today, I’m excited to talk to you about the incredible benefits of incorporating [...]

By |2024-09-16T03:11:44+00:00September 13th, 2024|decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Weekly Decluttering Tasks to Maintain a Minimalist and Clutter-Free Home 

Simple Daily Habits to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lh-yGbRO6c Hi, I'm Rita Wilkins, also known as the Downsizing Designer. I'm thrilled to introduce you to my new YouTube series, "Five in Five," where I'll be sharing five transformative decluttering tips in just five minutes every Wednesday. These quick and effective strategies are designed to help you streamline your home and reclaim your life [...]

How to Simplify Your Life with a Minimalist Mindset 

Hi, I’m Reena Wilkins, also known as the Downsizing Designer. Welcome to my "Five in Five" series, where I share five quick tips in just five minutes about decluttering and simplifying your life. Before we get started, let me ask you a question: Do you ever wish your life was just simpler, less hectic, and [...]

By |2024-08-30T13:48:31+00:00August 30th, 2024|minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials|Comments Off on How to Simplify Your Life with a Minimalist Mindset 
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