Downsizing for Baby Boomers posts by Rita Wilkins. Rita is a renowned expert in decluttering and minimalism, empowering individuals to simplify their lives through practical tips and resources, while also captivating audiences as a professional speaker and author.

Begin Your Downsizing Journey 

Start Decluttering Your Life Now With Help From The Downsizing Designer  Is there an overwhelming amount of clutter in your home? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to even begin getting rid of it? I’m Rita Wilkins and I was once in a similar position. However, after getting rid of 95% of what I [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:26+00:00October 21st, 2021|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Decorating, design ideas, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off on Begin Your Downsizing Journey 
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How And Why to Start Downsizing This Fall

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you been thinking about downsizing? Has it been on your mind for quite a while… even though you may not be downsizing for a few months or even a few years from now? Did you know that fall might actually be one of the best times to start [...]

By |2023-08-23T08:08:04+00:00October 8th, 2021|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize|Comments Off on How And Why to Start Downsizing This Fall
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3 Unexpected Emotional Benefits of Downsizing and Decluttering

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer For those of you who follow me on social media, listened to my Ted talk, or read my book, Downsize Your Life Upgrade Your Lifestyle: Secrets to More Time Money and Freedom, you know how much I love speaking about and writing about the impact of living with less [...]

By |2021-09-22T16:09:14+00:00September 23rd, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips|Comments Off on 3 Unexpected Emotional Benefits of Downsizing and Decluttering
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Now That We’ve Decluttered Our Home, We Don’t Want to Move!

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer I had a wonderful conversation with a client the other day that I want to share with you because she shed valuable insight on the impact of decluttering your home… and what she said is so true! I first met with my clients about six months ago. They asked [...]

By |2021-09-14T13:34:49+00:00September 14th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life|1 Comment
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How to Clean Up Your Entire Life This Fall

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Whether it is time to begin considering retirement or you are just looking for ways to simplify your life, decluttering can be a great place to start. The beginning of a new season is an excellent time to form new habits and make lifestyle changes. Here are a few [...]

By |2023-08-23T08:08:36+00:00September 13th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, retirement, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on How to Clean Up Your Entire Life This Fall
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How To Make Downsizing Easy

How Downsizing Can Help You Get Ready For Retirement  More and more baby boomers are reaching a point where they’re eager to begin retirement. Retirement age is also the age many baby boomers begin to seriously consider downsizing. For many, however, the idea of downsizing is overwhelming. Where do you even start? How do you know which [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:20+00:00September 2nd, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off on How To Make Downsizing Easy
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100 Places to Donate Your Stuff to a Good Cause

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are like many baby boomers right now, you might be looking around your home wondering where did all of this stuff come from? You’ve started to notice, especially during Covid just how much clutter is piling up and how much stress the mess is causing. You realize [...]

By |2021-08-30T15:03:12+00:00September 2nd, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, community, decluttering tips, downsizing tips, minimalism, motivation|Comments Off on 100 Places to Donate Your Stuff to a Good Cause
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5 Reasons Why Downsizing Is Good for Your Health, Well-Being… and Your Social Life

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Do you have a morning routine that is so sacred to you that you can’t imagine living life without it? It’s your time to prioritize YOU! Get up early Go out in nature Go for a walk Eat a healthy breakfast Read your prayer journal Whatever your morning routine [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:13:35+00:00August 25th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on 5 Reasons Why Downsizing Is Good for Your Health, Well-Being… and Your Social Life
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Downsizing For Retirement In Your 60s 

Ready To Prepare For Retirement In Your 60s By Downsizing?  Are you looking into retirement? Not sure if you should keep your current living situation or move into somewhere smaller and more affordable? Wondering how you’ll manage all of your stuff in a smaller living situation? Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Not so long ago, I was [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:18+00:00August 19th, 2021|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Downsizing For Retirement In Your 60s 
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Settle for Less: Life After Downsizing

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer From a very early age, we were told to never “settle for less” and that if you were not living “the life”, you were probably settling. You were probably told that by your parents, your best friend, or maybe even your mentor, and I’m sure that they meant well when [...]

By |2021-08-16T15:11:54+00:00August 19th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing tips|Comments Off on Settle for Less: Life After Downsizing
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