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.

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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Transform Your Space with the 15-Minute Decluttering Burst Method 

Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of decluttering your home? You're not alone. Many of us look around at the clutter and feel defeated before we even begin. The key to overcoming this daunting feeling is simpler than you might think: short, focused bursts of decluttering. Here’s how investing just 15 minutes at a time can [...]

By |2024-05-31T14:06:04+00:00May 31st, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement|Comments Off on Transform Your Space with the 15-Minute Decluttering Burst Method 
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Unleashing the Power of Checklists in Your Decluttering Journey 

Decluttering your home can seem like a monumental task, especially when you're unsure where to start or how to keep going. Fortunately, checklists can be a game-changer, simplifying the decluttering process and turning overwhelming chaos into manageable tasks. Here's how incorporating checklists into your decluttering efforts can help you efficiently reclaim your space and maintain [...]

By |2024-05-17T13:24:51+00:00May 17th, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Unleashing the Power of Checklists in Your Decluttering Journey 
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“Busy People’s” Ultimate Decluttering Guide

In a recent survey of my social media audience, over 75% said one of the hardest parts of decluttering was finding the TIME. Even though they wanted to declutter their homes and get organized, they found it difficult to find time in their busy schedules to actually make it happen. Easy Solutions to Overcome Time [...]

By |2024-04-01T08:57:10+00:00April 1st, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, Emotional Clutter, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, lifestyle, minimalism, minimalism checklists|Comments Off on “Busy People’s” Ultimate Decluttering Guide
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My 5-Step Method to Declutter and Organize Your Home

Just like anything else, some people are naturally good at some things and totally clueless at others. My 2 sons have always teased me by telling people “Our mom can see through walls.” Meaning, that is easy for me to walk into a room as a designer and visualize many ideas for a finished space. [...]

By |2024-02-22T14:31:24+00:00February 22nd, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering|Comments Off on My 5-Step Method to Declutter and Organize Your Home
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5 Downsides to Downsizing

If you are considering downsizing, this blog is intended to help you weigh some pros and cons before you make such a big decision.  As the “Downsizing Designer,” I’m frequently asked if there are downsides to downsizing. The short answer is downsizing may or may not be right for you. It all depends. The truth [...]

By |2024-02-09T13:35:47+00:00February 6th, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize|Comments Off on 5 Downsides to Downsizing
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Books I Love to Read and To Give (Bonus: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas for The Minimalist in Your Life)

The holidays are here and you might be looking for a few gift ideas for people on your list who are trying to declutter… not add clutter to their lives. For me, books are my go-to gifts whether hardback, paperback, or audio. If you have a reader on your list, I’ve compiled a short but [...]

By |2023-12-30T02:40:27+00:00December 26th, 2023|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, community, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering|Comments Off on Books I Love to Read and To Give (Bonus: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas for The Minimalist in Your Life)
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How To Declutter Your Home Before Your Holiday Party 

How To Achieve Minimalist Living And Minimalist Design With Decluttering  Are you frustrated by the clutter in your home? Do you feel overwhelmed because you have too much stuff and not enough space? If so, know you’re not alone. Like you, many have struggled to achieve their minimalist design dreams because they don’t know how [...]

By |2024-01-02T04:39:47+00:00December 1st, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering|Comments Off on How To Declutter Your Home Before Your Holiday Party 
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Act Fast For This Holiday Decluttering Bundle Deal! 

Learn Decluttering Minimalist Tips And Tricks Today  While many people may want to learn how to lead a more minimalist lifestyle or how to declutter their homes, figuring out how isn’t always easy. After all, you may not even know how to get started decluttering. You may not know how to stay motivated to declutter. [...]

By |2023-11-28T04:49:44+00:00November 24th, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Act Fast For This Holiday Decluttering Bundle Deal! 
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