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.

Don’ts and Dos of Downsizing in Your 60s

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are in your 60s, you might be thinking a lot about downsizing and decluttering: Moving to a smaller home. Preparing your home for aging in place. Getting your home and your life in order “just in case” something happens. Or maybe you just want a different kind [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:26:56+00:00July 19th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, empty nest, how do i get rid of stuff|Comments Off on Don’ts and Dos of Downsizing in Your 60s
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Downsizing and Decluttering in Your 60s: When and How to Start

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer “The secret to happiness is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” ~ Socrates What is it about turning 60 that changes us? I have a big birthday coming up soon so perhaps I’m being a little nostalgic, meaning this blog is coming [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:47+00:00July 7th, 2022|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Downsizing and Decluttering in Your 60s: When and How to Start
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5 Steps to Ensure a Successful Downsizing and Decluttering Journey

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer This blog is intended to set you up for success and lay a foundation with strategies for a successful decluttering and downsizing journey. If you are decluttering and downsizing, chances are you’re overwhelmed at the thought of the enormity of the job ahead of you. I know I was! [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:43+00:00June 28th, 2022|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how to declutter, how to downsize|Comments Off on 5 Steps to Ensure a Successful Downsizing and Decluttering Journey
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A Decluttering Home Checklist Regardless of Your Age

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer I just got off the phone with a new decluttering and downsizing client. Before we hung up, she thanked me profusely and then said, “I feel better already even though we haven’t even started! I already feel a huge sense of relief.” Why did she feel so relieved? Knowing [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:40+00:00June 22nd, 2022|A Peek into Your Good Life, baby boomer downsizing, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize|Comments Off on A Decluttering Home Checklist Regardless of Your Age
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3 Simple Ways to Manage Emotions When You Are Downsizing and Decluttering

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer For those of you who are either in the midst of decluttering and downsizing or if you were about to embark on this life-changing journey, there’s no way to minimize the impact that decluttering and downsizing can have on your emotions during the process. While it is much easier [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:39:03+00:00June 13th, 2022|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize|Comments Off on 3 Simple Ways to Manage Emotions When You Are Downsizing and Decluttering
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Simple Downsizing And Decluttering Checklists 

Are You Ready To Learn How To Downsize And Declutter Your Life?  Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins. I’m known as the Downsizing Designer because after decluttering my life and getting rid of 90% of what I once owned, I dedicated myself to helping others downsizing and decluttering. If you’re ready to learn how you can downsize [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:14:36+00:00June 9th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Simple Downsizing And Decluttering Checklists 
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Are You Ready To Learn About Decluttering? 

Get Rid Of Clutter Today  So you’ve decided you’re ready to declutter your home – but you’re not sure where to start. You need to learn about decluttering, but the thought seems overwhelming. You wonder if there are easy decluttering checklists you can follow. Or perhaps you want to be taught more in-depth about how [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:29+00:00May 13th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplify your life|Comments Off on Are You Ready To Learn About Decluttering? 
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How Will You Start Decluttering Your Home? 

You Can Learn How To Start Decluttering Your Home Today  Are you tired of living with clutter? Do you look around your home and feel overwhelmed by all the stuff in it? Do you want to learn how to declutter, but find you aren’t sure where to start? Don’t worry – I can help you! [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:26+00:00May 6th, 2022|downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on How Will You Start Decluttering Your Home? 
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How To Declutter Your Home 

Are You Tired Of Living With Clutter In Your Home?  Having a cluttered, disorganized home can have a real negative impact on your mental health. Clutter can be stressful, and too much stress is bad for you. Your home shouldn’t be a factor that causes stress. You should feel comfortable and at ease in your [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:23+00:00April 25th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s|Comments Off on How To Declutter Your Home 
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Do You Want To Declutter Your Thoughts? 

Are You Tired Of Living With Cluttered Thoughts?  We all know how stressful it can be to live with clutter in our homes. How much more stressful is it, though, to live with a cluttered mind? Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, also known as the Downsizing Designer. I’ve known many people who wanted to get started [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:21+00:00April 15th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to utilize space in your house, Wake It Up|Comments Off on Do You Want To Declutter Your Thoughts? 
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