Downsizing 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.

What Are You Waiting For? Don’t Save Your Life for “Someday”

A friend’s 70th-birthday race-car adventure reminded me how often we wait for “someday.” Downsizing is about more than belongings. It can help us choose what to keep, what to pass on, and what to finally enjoy, so there is room for the life we want now.

By |2026-10-12T14:40:20+00:00October 15th, 2026|downsizing|Comments Off on What Are You Waiting For? Don’t Save Your Life for “Someday”
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How Do I Downsize After 30 Years in the Same House?

After 30 years in one home, downsizing is about deciding what matters enough to carry forward. Rita Wilkins shares eight ways to begin, from noticing the rooms you use to trying a 30-day rehearsal, with practical choices that protect your memories and support the life you want.

By |2026-10-07T09:33:57+00:00October 8th, 2026|downsizing|Comments Off on How Do I Downsize After 30 Years in the Same House?
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My Downsizing Plan Included Pizza and a Summer Off

Rita Wilkins shares why pizza, supportive friends, and an entire summer off belonged in her downsizing plan. Her personal story explores finishing one small area, planning around your energy, and making space for the people and experiences that make life meaningful.

By |2026-09-30T14:37:28+00:00October 1st, 2026|downsizing|Comments Off on My Downsizing Plan Included Pizza and a Summer Off
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How do you actually downsize from 5,000 ft² to 867 ft²?

Rita Wilkins shares the experience in Senegal that changed how she saw her home, then walks through the ten steps that helped her move from 5,000 square feet to 867. Her story makes room for practical progress, supportive people, emotional moments, and the life she wanted to create.

By |2026-09-23T13:06:28+00:00September 24th, 2026|downsizing|Comments Off on How do you actually downsize from 5,000 ft² to 867 ft²?
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The 30-Day Downsizing Rehearsal: Test a Smaller Footprint Before You Move

Before you make a move, spend one month testing how a smaller home might support your everyday life. This gentle, practical downsizing rehearsal helps you identify the rooms, routines, storage, and features you truly need—without making an irreversible decision.

By |2026-09-14T12:55:21+00:00September 14th, 2026|downsizing|Comments Off on The 30-Day Downsizing Rehearsal: Test a Smaller Footprint Before You Move
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Boxes, Bubble Wrap, and the Big Fat Lies We Tell Ourselves: How to Survive Your Move with Humor and Grace

Moving soon? Discover the 5 big lies we tell ourselves when downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to stay calm, laugh through the chaos, and move forward with humor, grace, and a lighter heart.

By |2026-03-27T22:12:28+00:00October 8th, 2025|downsizing, downsizing after retirement, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize|Comments Off on Boxes, Bubble Wrap, and the Big Fat Lies We Tell Ourselves: How to Survive Your Move with Humor and Grace
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Don’t Wait to Downsize: The One Decision That Could Change Your Next Chapter

Thinking about downsizing “someday”? Waiting too long could cost you time, money, and peace of mind. In this heartfelt guide, Rita Wilkins shares why now is the right time to downsize—on your terms. Discover how letting go can open the door to freedom, clarity, and the next chapter you’ve been dreaming of. It’s not about losing—it’s about choosing what truly matters.

By |2026-03-27T22:12:02+00:00July 5th, 2025|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, holiday decluttering bundle, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists|Comments Off on Don’t Wait to Downsize: The One Decision That Could Change Your Next Chapter
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My Partner’s Clutter Is Killing Me: Merging Households

The Hidden Challenges and Heart-Centered Solutions Moving in together should be a happy and exciting milestone—a fresh chapter in your lives. But too often, what begins with love and enthusiasm quickly spirals into a cluttered nightmare and a tug-of-war over stuff. As soon as the boxes are unpacked, you might find that while you love [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:11:58+00:00June 17th, 2025|8 Decluttering Methods., Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, Emotional Clutter, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, living in smaller spaces, minimalism|Comments Off on My Partner’s Clutter Is Killing Me: Merging Households
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Declutter Like a Minimalist: Must-Have Organization Solutions That Actually Work

I don’t often talk about organizational products, but when I do, it’s because I believe they can make a clutter-free, minimalist lifestyle easier to maintain. Some are products I’ve used; others are design-based recommendations selected for function, flexibility, and fit. Decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of things—it’s about creating a home that works for [...]

By |2026-09-11T07:55:52+00:00April 1st, 2025|bucket list, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize|Comments Off on Declutter Like a Minimalist: Must-Have Organization Solutions That Actually Work
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Start Fresh: 5 Transformative Habits for a More Intentional Life in 2025 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to the extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series. The New Year is the perfect time to start fresh and embrace habits that bring more clarity, peace, and intention to your life. If you’re ready to simplify your routines and prioritize what truly [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:04:02+00:00January 10th, 2025|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing tips|Comments Off on Start Fresh: 5 Transformative Habits for a More Intentional Life in 2025 
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