Home downsizing in your 60s 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 If It’s Not About the Clutter? How Awareness Frees You to Let Go

The Truth No One Tells You About Letting Go Most people think decluttering is about boxes, labels, bubble wrap, or finding more storage. But what if clutter isn’t the real problem? What if it’s just the symptom? Many of us—especially in this season of life—are holding onto far more than things. We’re holding onto identities, [...]

By |2025-10-16T07:35:40+00:00October 18th, 2025|8 Decluttering Methods., Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, Home Decorating, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize|Comments Off on What If It’s Not About the Clutter? How Awareness Frees You to Let Go
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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, you know it’s because I’ve tested it, loved it, and found it essential to maintaining a clutter-free, minimalist lifestyle. Decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of things—it’s about creating a home that works for you, not against you. If you’re tired of constantly shifting [...]

By |2025-04-01T08:08:48+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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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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Minimalism and Relationships: How Less Stuff Means More Love

In this blog, I’d like you to consider challenging yourself to declutter your life and discover how having fewer possessions can lead to more love and happiness. When you embrace minimalism, or living with less, it brings more connection and love into our lives. We’re told that success is measured by the number of things [...]

By |2024-07-30T07:13:54+00:00July 30th, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, Emotional Clutter, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, motivation, redecorating tips, simplify your life|Comments Off on Minimalism and Relationships: How Less Stuff Means More Love
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Embracing The Ups, The Downs, And the Emotions of Becoming an Empty Nester

It’s the first day your young adult child moved out of the house. You look around and the house feels so empty. You even miss the dirty socks on the floor, the loud music playing upstairs, and the dirty dishes often left in the sink. You’re lonely. You’re sad. You’re filled with so many emotions [...]

By |2024-07-02T09:28:22+00:00July 2nd, 2024|decluttering tips, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials|Comments Off on Embracing The Ups, The Downs, And the Emotions of Becoming an Empty Nester
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5 Minimalist Decluttering Checklists to Help You Finally Find Your Glasses

You won’t believe how these 5 decluttering checklists are revolutionizing the way people are approaching and succeeding at decluttering their homes and simplifying their lives! If you are overwhelmed by clutter and searching for ways to live a simpler life with less stuff and less stress, these 5 decluttering checklists might be the solution you [...]

By |2024-06-11T07:12:05+00:00June 11th, 2024|downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, empty nest, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on 5 Minimalist Decluttering Checklists to Help You Finally Find Your Glasses
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“MOM, THANKS, BUT NO THANKS!”: THE REBELLION AGAINST FAMILY HEIRLOOMS

BY RITA WILKINS MAY 13, 2024 LIFESTYLE There was a time when heirs were excited to receive their parents’ and grandparents’ most prized possessions. Their fine bone china, lead crystal, and sterling silver were not only welcomed but proudly displayed and regularly used. If we didn’t have room in our homes, we either passed them on to relatives [...]

By |2024-05-30T09:46:52+00:00May 30th, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists|Comments Off on “MOM, THANKS, BUT NO THANKS!”: THE REBELLION AGAINST FAMILY HEIRLOOMS
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9 Quick Ways to Kickstart or Restart Your Decluttering Journey

Decluttering Your Home Is an Enormous Task It’s easy to feel intimidated and overwhelmed by the enormity of the task. So how do you get started or get restarted? Try These 9 Quick and Easy Strategies to Start or Continue Your Decluttering Journey: 1.  Start small. It’s been proven that by starting small with just [...]

By |2024-05-28T08:52:49+00:00May 28th, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, Emotional Clutter, home downsizing in 60s, 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 9 Quick Ways to Kickstart or Restart Your Decluttering Journey
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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 |2024-05-21T13:02:40+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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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 |2024-05-01T06:39:56+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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