Downsizing checklists 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.

2025 Trends in Minimalism: What’s Shaping the Future of Simplified Living 

As we step into 2025, minimalism continues to evolve, shaping the way we live, work, and create spaces that support our well-being. Minimalism is no longer just about owning less—it’s about living intentionally, focusing on quality over quantity, and embracing simplicity in every aspect of life.  In this blog, we’ll explore the key trends in [...]

By |2025-01-12T23:56:33+00:00January 3rd, 2025|15-Minute Decluttering, 8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists|Comments Off on 2025 Trends in Minimalism: What’s Shaping the Future of Simplified Living 
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Decluttering for a Fresh Start: Embrace the New Year with Minimalism 

As the calendar flips to a new year, we’re often filled with a sense of possibility—a chance to reset, reimagine, and refocus. It’s a natural time for reflection and goal-setting, but one of the most transformative resolutions you can make is to declutter your life. Decluttering isn’t just about tidying your home; it’s about creating [...]

By |2024-12-10T19:08:09+00:00December 6th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, Decorating, design trends, downsizing, downsizing checklists, holiday decluttering bundle, Home Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter|Comments Off on Decluttering for a Fresh Start: Embrace the New Year with Minimalism 
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Conquer Clutter Magnets: 5 Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy and Organized 

https://youtu.be/qEse-Dq0TO0 Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome back to the companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series, where I share five decluttering tips in five minutes to help you simplify your life. Today, we’re tackling one of the sneakiest sources of household clutter: clutter magnets. Even in the tidiest homes, [...]

By |2024-11-22T04:09:00+00:00November 22nd, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Conquer Clutter Magnets: 5 Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy and Organized 
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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 
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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 [...]

By |2024-10-25T04:10:51+00:00October 25th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, Home Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering|Comments Off on The Emotional Cost of Clutter: How Letting Go Lifts Invisible Weights 
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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 [...]

By |2024-10-18T03:39:46+00:00October 18th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, design trends, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Your Space Reflects Your Intentions: Decluttering for Purposeful Living 
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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 [...]

By |2024-09-20T04:15:58+00:00September 20th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing checklists, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize|Comments Off on How to Motivate Yourself to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 
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A 30-Day Clutter-Free Strategy That Works!

With summer coming to an end in just a few short weeks, many of us are thinking about getting back on track with our decluttering projects that we started earlier in the year. Rather than thinking of it as an overwhelming task, try taking on the mindset of accomplishing your decluttering tasks over a few [...]

By |2024-08-13T11:24:32+00:00August 13th, 2024|Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing tips, FB YouTube, holiday decluttering bundle, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials, Uncategorized|Comments Off on A 30-Day Clutter-Free Strategy That Works!
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Leave a Lasting Legacy: It’s What We Do, Not What We Have

By Rita Wilkins July 21, 2024  Leaving a lasting legacy is not about the material possessions we accumulate, but rather the impact we make through our actions. The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories. It’s what we do, not what we have, that will create a lasting legacy. When you think back on your [...]

By |2024-08-08T11:38:25+00:00August 8th, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing checklists, Downsizing In Your 60s, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, home downsizing in 60s, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Leave a Lasting Legacy: It’s What We Do, Not What We Have
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Are Our Vintage Heirlooms Truly Priceless Treasures, or Could They Be Considered Timeless Traps?

This is a question that sparks debates and conversations within families of all generations. Some argue that vintage heirlooms hold a special place in our hearts and serve as a tangible connection to our ancestors and family histories. They have been passed down through generations, carrying emotional value that can’t be measured. To some, our [...]

By |2024-07-23T10:14:30+00:00July 23rd, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, empty nest, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity|Comments Off on Are Our Vintage Heirlooms Truly Priceless Treasures, or Could They Be Considered Timeless Traps?
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