Downsizing after retirement 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.

My 5-Step Method to Declutter and Organize Your Home

Just like anything else, some people are naturally good at some things and totally clueless at others. My 2 sons have always teased me by telling people “Our mom can see through walls.” Meaning, that is easy for me to walk into a room as a designer and visualize many ideas for a finished space. [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:58+00:00February 22nd, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering|Comments Off on My 5-Step Method to Declutter and Organize Your Home
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5 Downsides to Downsizing

If you are considering downsizing, this blog is intended to help you weigh some pros and cons before you make such a big decision. As the “Downsizing Designer,” I’m frequently asked if there are downsides to downsizing. The short answer is downsizing may or may not be right for you. It all depends. The truth [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:59+00:00February 6th, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize|Comments Off on 5 Downsides to Downsizing
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Books I Love to Read and To Give (Bonus: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas for The Minimalist in Your Life)

The holidays are here and you might be looking for a few gift ideas for people on your list who are trying to declutter… not add clutter to their lives. For me, books are my go-to gifts whether hardback, paperback, or audio. If you have a reader on your list, I’ve compiled a short but [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:44+00:00December 26th, 2023|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, community, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering|Comments Off on Books I Love to Read and To Give (Bonus: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas for The Minimalist in Your Life)
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Embrace Minimalist Lifestyle: 10 Warning Signs You Have Too Much Stuff!

This topic, 10 Warning Signs You Have Too Much Stuff was inspired by a desperate call I received a few weeks ago from a woman who finally realized the clutter was a real issue in her life and that she had been denying it, even ignoring it until… One night she drove up to her [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:39+00:00December 5th, 2023|challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, downsizing after retirement, Downsizing In Your 60s, Emotional Clutter, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, Home Decorating, home downsizing in 60s, lifestyle, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering|Comments Off on Embrace Minimalist Lifestyle: 10 Warning Signs You Have Too Much Stuff!
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How To Declutter Your Home Before Your Holiday Party 

How To Achieve Minimalist Living And Minimalist Design With Decluttering Are you frustrated by the clutter in your home? Do you feel overwhelmed because you have too much stuff and not enough space? If so, know you’re not alone. Like you, many have struggled to achieve their minimalist design dreams because they don’t know how [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:37+00:00December 1st, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering|Comments Off on How To Declutter Your Home Before Your Holiday Party 
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Act Fast For This Holiday Decluttering Bundle Deal! 

Learn Decluttering Minimalist Tips And Tricks Today While many people may want to learn how to lead a more minimalist lifestyle or how to declutter their homes, figuring out how isn’t always easy. After all, you may not even know how to get started decluttering. You may not know how to stay motivated to declutter. [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:35+00:00November 24th, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Act Fast For This Holiday Decluttering Bundle Deal! 
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Give Thanks For Minimalist Tips For Decluttering 

Don’t Allow Clutter To Cause You Stress Are you living with too much stuff in a home that doesn’t have enough space? Are you tired of feeling stressed out because of clutter? If so, know you’re not alone. You don’t have to live with unwanted clutter – you can learn how to let go of [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:32+00:00November 17th, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, bucket list, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, Decorating, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, holiday decluttering bundle, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering|Comments Off on Give Thanks For Minimalist Tips For Decluttering 
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Help! I Can’t Stop Holding Onto “Just In Case Stuff”

We are probably all guilty of holding onto some things “just in case” we might need them or want them. I get it! I’m guilty too! I still have a hard time getting rid of my business suits although I rarely wear them anymore. Sometimes we DO need to be prepared in the event that [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:32+00:00November 14th, 2023|challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, engage in yourlife, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering|Comments Off on Help! I Can’t Stop Holding Onto “Just In Case Stuff”
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Focus On What Matters – Minimalist Essentials 

What To Do If You Have Too Much Stuff Living with too much stuff can be frustrating. When clutter fills your home, it can make life chaotic. You hold onto things you think you need, but you’re really holding yourself back from the simple lifestyle you crave. What if you didn’t have to overcome decluttering [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:20+00:00October 27th, 2023|challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, home downsizing in 60s, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Focus On What Matters – Minimalist Essentials 
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Decluttering Tips: Learn The Minimalist Essentials 

What To Do If You Have Too Much Stuff, Not Enough Space A common issue for many individuals is the issue of clutter. You may ask yourself – what is clutter? Clutter is an unorganized, messy accumulation of things. If you find that your home is cluttered with too much stuff, it’s easy to feel [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:15+00:00October 13th, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, design trends, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, minimalism and decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Decluttering Tips: Learn The Minimalist Essentials 
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