How do i get rid of stuff 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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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 |2025-10-08T10:44:30+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 |2025-07-04T10:25:59+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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A Man and His Garage: From Resistance to Results

One Man’s Garage Clean-Out Story The other day, I was walking through my neighborhood when I passed a man who had completely emptied out his garage. Every single item was now sitting in his driveway. I stopped to chat for a few minutes and told him it reminded me of our dad doing the same [...]

By |2025-06-24T08:17:18+00:00June 24th, 2025|baby boomer downsizing, decluttering tips, Decorating, Design, downsizing after retirement, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, Home Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter|Comments Off on A Man and His Garage: From Resistance to Results
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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 |2025-06-17T11:25:17+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, 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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Decluttering for a Fresh Start: Embrace the New Year with Minimalism 

As the calendar flips to a new year, we’re often filled with a sense of possibility—a chance to reset, reimagine, and refocus. It’s a natural time for reflection and goal-setting, but one of the most transformative resolutions you can make is to declutter your life. Decluttering isn’t just about tidying your home; it’s about creating [...]

By |2024-12-10T19:08:09+00:00December 6th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, Decorating, design trends, downsizing, downsizing checklists, holiday decluttering bundle, Home Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter|Comments Off on Decluttering for a Fresh Start: Embrace the New Year with Minimalism 
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5 Reasons Why a Simple Life with Less Is One of the Best Gifts You Can Ever Give Yourself

The busy holiday season is almost here. Will this year be like holidays past, where you’re so caught up in preparing, shopping, and wrapping gifts that there’s little time left to simply enjoy it? Have you been wondering what life would be like if it were just simpler? Less cluttered? Less overwhelming? Less stressful? Imagine [...]

By |2024-10-29T08:49:30+00:00October 29th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, freedom, Holiday Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism checklists, simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on 5 Reasons Why a Simple Life with Less Is One of the Best Gifts You Can Ever Give Yourself
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The Emotional Cost of Clutter: How Letting Go Lifts Invisible Weights 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Today, I want to talk about something that often gets overlooked when we think about clutter: the emotional toll it takes on us. We don’t always realize how much energy our possessions can drain from us until we begin letting go. Decluttering isn’t just about creating physical space—it’s [...]

By |2024-10-25T04:10:51+00:00October 25th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, Home Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering|Comments Off on The Emotional Cost of Clutter: How Letting Go Lifts Invisible Weights 
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Making the Most of Your Small Space: 5 Design Strategies for Living in Large and Small Spaces

Whether you live in a small city apartment, a starter home in the suburbs, or a tiny house in your son’s backyard, this blog and video will share five design strategies to make the most of your home—regardless of its size! Living in smaller spaces does present a few challenges: Limited storage Less personal space [...]

By |2024-10-01T12:49:21+00:00October 1st, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Design, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, Interiors, Sustainable Design|Comments Off on Making the Most of Your Small Space: 5 Design Strategies for Living in Large and Small Spaces
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