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.

Downsize? Age in place? Upsize? What is the right size for you right now?

At different stages of life, we often find ourselves contemplating the size of our homes and wondering if it truly aligns with our current needs and desires. Should we downsize, age in place, or perhaps upsize? It's a decision that requires careful consideration and a dash of courage. But fear not, for I have created [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:08:35+00:00June 14th, 2023|Aging in place, checklists to downsize, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, FB YouTube|Comments Off on Downsize? Age in place? Upsize? What is the right size for you right now?
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Downsizing In Your 60s And Reinventing Your Lifestyle

Are You Ready To Reinvent Your Lifestyle? If you’re in your 60s and feeling the need to try something new and exciting, consider choosing to downsize and declutter your life. Not only can downsizing be a great way to prepare for your retirement years – it can tremendously improve your life. You can live with [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:08:33+00:00June 9th, 2023|challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, home downsizing in 60s, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists|Comments Off on Downsizing In Your 60s And Reinventing Your Lifestyle
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Decluttering With Purpose: 3 Minimalist Tips 

How To Start Decluttering Your Home Are you looking for guidance as you consider how best to declutter your home? Are you considering downsizing, but don’t know where to start? Getting started on decluttering is the first big obstacle to living a decluttered life, but it’s one you don’t have to overcome all on your [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:08:30+00:00June 2nd, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Decluttering With Purpose: 3 Minimalist Tips 
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How To Create Your Ideal Minimalist Home and Mindset 

Are You Ready To Create A Minimalist Home? Get Started Decluttering You don’t have to live in a house that is overrun with clutter. You can choose instead to follow a minimalist lifestyle and sense of design. Get rid of clutter to achieve your ideal minimalist home. Do you find you’re not sure how to [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:08:28+00:00May 26th, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering|Comments Off on How To Create Your Ideal Minimalist Home and Mindset 
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Downsizing Your Home in Your 60s? Read This First

Are You Considering Downsizing Your Home And Decluttering Your Space? Approaching retirement age requires us to consider changes that may feel uncomfortable. However, changes that seem intimidating could lead to you living a happier, freer life. If you feel bogged down with clutter, if you want to declutter but aren’t sure how, if you think [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:08:26+00:00May 19th, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize|Comments Off on Downsizing Your Home in Your 60s? Read This First
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Embracing Change and Knowing When to Downsize Your Home

Entering a new stage of life is both terrifying and exhilarating. It signifies a time of significant change, which can be daunting as you find yourself stepping out of your comfort zone. One significant change that many consider during this phase is downsizing their homes. However, this life-altering decision is often met with resistance and [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:08:25+00:00May 17th, 2023|Baby Boomers, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing tips, FB YouTube|Comments Off on Embracing Change and Knowing When to Downsize Your Home
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Top 5 Decluttering Tips For Retirement 

Do You Want To Declutter For Retirement? As you try to plan for your retirement, do you feel bogged down by the amount of stuff you have? Is your home too cluttered? Do you worry about how the clutter will affect your ability to maintain your home? Are you considering moving to a smaller home [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:08:23+00:00May 12th, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., bucket list, decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists|Comments Off on Top 5 Decluttering Tips For Retirement 
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What If Settling For Less Is Better? 

Learn How To Get Rid Of Clutter By Getting Rid Of The “Never Settle For Less” Mentality In many ways, we’re often told that more is always better. After all, who doesn’t want more of a good thing? What if that way of thinking is getting in the way of you living your best life, [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:08:21+00:00May 5th, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Commercial Design, decluttering tips, design trends, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, how do i get rid of stuff, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering|Comments Off on What If Settling For Less Is Better? 
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Creating a Home Wherever You Live: Tips for Downsizing in Your 60s

Moving to a new home can be exciting, especially if you're downsizing in your 60s and looking for a fresh start. However, it's not uncommon to feel a little lost in your new surroundings and struggle to feel at home. As someone who has worked in design for almost 40 years, I've helped many people [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:08:21+00:00May 3rd, 2023|Baby Boomers, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, FB YouTube|Comments Off on Creating a Home Wherever You Live: Tips for Downsizing in Your 60s
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Decluttering, Downsizing, Or Both? 

Should I Declutter? Should I Downsize? Are you considering downsizing or decluttering? Do you wonder if you have too much clutter in your life? Do you think you might even simply have more space than you need? How can you decide if downsizing and decluttering are right for you? Trust In The Downsizing Designer Hi [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:08:15+00:00April 21st, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, Decorating, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Decluttering, Downsizing, Or Both? 
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