Downsizing tips 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.

Try These Minimalist Home Checklists 

Are You Ready To Try Minimalist Ideas In Your Home?  Minimalist design has grown quite popular recently. Are you interested in incorporating minimalist ideas into your home? Do you find yourself at a loss for where to start with minimalist home ideas? Is there perhaps too much stuff cluttering your home to really make use [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:50+00:00July 15th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing after retirement, downsizing tips, how to declutter, how to downsize, redecorating tips|Comments Off on Try These Minimalist Home Checklists 
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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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Use These Minimalist Organization Tips 

Do You Want Minimalist Ideas For Your Minimalist Lifestyle? Do you have too much stuff in your home? Are you ready to get rid of it and declutter your space? Too much clutter can lead to stress and dissatisfaction with your living space. Don’t let clutter rule your life – try minimalist designs in your [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:45+00:00July 1st, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Use These Minimalist Organization Tips 
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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 |2026-03-27T22:06:38+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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Learn Decluttering Methods From Home 

Decluttering Checklists To Teach You How To Declutter Your Home  Do you find yourself unsure how to start decluttering your home? Do you wish you could learn more about decluttering before you try to declutter your home? Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins – and I can help you learn about decluttering with decluttering checklists, decluttering workbooks, [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:32+00:00May 26th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., A Peek into Your Good Life, baby boomer downsizing, downsizing after retirement, 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|Comments Off on Learn Decluttering Methods From Home 
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The Emotional Side of Downsizing and Decluttering in Your 60s

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer As many of you know, as a designer for over 38 years, I’ve helped clients upsize, downsize, declutter, and “right size” their homes. Moving is a challenge no matter what your age or size of home, but there’s something different and unique when you choose to downsize and declutter [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:18+00:00April 7th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, minimalism, simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on The Emotional Side of Downsizing and Decluttering in Your 60s
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Cure Your Love-Hate Relationship with Clutter This Spring

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer There is a clutter crisis in America and it’s making us sick… literally. According to a recent study found by the national Association of professional organizers: 54% of Americans are overwhelmed by clutter. 55% experience stress because of clutter. 33% hang on two things they no longer want, need, [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:11+00:00March 23rd, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on Cure Your Love-Hate Relationship with Clutter This Spring
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