Emotional Clutter 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.

How Decluttering in My 60s Changed My Life (And How It Can Change Yours Too!)

The Clutter Mystery Did you know that, according to a University of California study, the average American home has over 300,000 items in it? 300,000 items! No wonder Americans are stressed out by the amount of stuff in their homes. No wonder we are having difficulty concentrating, focusing, and getting things done. No wonder one [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:11:00+00:00May 21st, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, Emotional Clutter, Home Decorating, home downsizing in 60s, how to declutter, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, simplify your life|Comments Off on How Decluttering in My 60s Changed My Life (And How It Can Change Yours Too!)
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Rita’s Minimalist Wardrobe Decluttering Checklist

While packing for a trip recently, I realized how much I dread packing! It shouldn’t be this hard, but even though I was looking forward to my vacation, forward to my vacation, I found myself overwhelmed by my cluttered, disorganized closets. I struggled to find the things I wanted to pack, which led to so [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:31+00:00May 15th, 2024|decluttering tips, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, Emotional Clutter, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to utilize space in your house, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials|Comments Off on Rita’s Minimalist Wardrobe Decluttering Checklist
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5 Essential Tips to Manage Emotional Clutter for a Happier Life 

Emotional clutter can be as stifling as physical clutter, often holding us back from experiencing joy and fulfillment in our daily lives. Whether it's past regrets, unresolved conflicts, or the fear of letting go, emotional baggage accumulates, weighing us down. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to help clear away this intangible clutter, paving the way [...]

By |2024-05-05T19:43:09+00:00May 10th, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, Emotional Clutter, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on 5 Essential Tips to Manage Emotional Clutter for a Happier Life 
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Simplify Your Life in Just 3 Easy Steps

In this blog I’m going to show you how to simplify your life in just 3 easy steps. You will not believe the difference it can make in living a simpler, more balanced, and more peaceful life! If you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the overabundance of clutter in your home and in your [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:28+00:00May 1st, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, Downsizing In Your 60s, Emotional Clutter, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering|Comments Off on Simplify Your Life in Just 3 Easy Steps
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7 Proven Methods to Personalize and Expedite Your Decluttering Journey

You are on the right track! You’ve experienced the benefits of decluttering. You are committed to living a simple life with less, but you’re looking for ways to refine and improve the decluttering process so it’s sustainable. Read this article from Forbes by Joshua Becker: The Top 9 Expert Strategies To Declutter Your Home How [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:26+00:00April 23rd, 2024|decluttering tips, Emotional Clutter, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Essentials, personal growth, simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on 7 Proven Methods to Personalize and Expedite 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 |2026-03-27T22:10:18+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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Consumerism vs. Minimalism My Personal Journey to Owning Less

Have you ever wished that your life was not so busy, so stressful, so complicated? That there would be times where you could just sit back, relax, and enjoy a cup of hot tea with your best friend? There was a time in my life that I longed for that, but it seemed like a [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:11+00:00March 5th, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, living in smaller spaces, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplify your life|Comments Off on Consumerism vs. Minimalism My Personal Journey to Owning Less
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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 |2026-03-27T22:10:58+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 |2026-03-27T22:09:59+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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How To Become A Minimalist: Decluttering Tools And Minimalist Essentials

Are You Overwhelmed By Clutter? Make 2024 Clutter Free With Decluttering Tips Having too much stuff and not enough space in your home is a stressful experience – but you don’t have to let the clutter in your home overwhelm you! You can take back your home through decluttering starting today. Make 2024 the year [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:54+00:00January 25th, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, Emotional Clutter, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on How To Become A Minimalist: Decluttering Tools And Minimalist Essentials
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