How to declutter 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.

From Chaos to Calm: Creating a New Year Sanctuary 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series. As the New Year begins, many of us feel inspired to reset and refresh. What better way to start than by transforming your home into a sanctuary—a peaceful retreat from life’s chaos? Decluttering isn’t [...]

By |2024-12-10T19:10:47+00:00December 27th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, holiday decluttering bundle, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering|Comments Off on From Chaos to Calm: Creating a New Year Sanctuary 
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Decluttering as Self-Care: The Path to a Balanced Life 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series. As we start the New Year, there’s no better time to explore the connection between decluttering and self-care. While we often associate self-care with activities like exercise or meditation, decluttering your home and mind [...]

By |2024-12-10T19:10:57+00:00December 20th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, holiday decluttering bundle, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering|Comments Off on Decluttering as Self-Care: The Path to a Balanced Life 
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Letting Go of Emotional Clutter: Start the Year with a Clear Mind 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to the extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series. Today, we’re diving into a topic that goes beyond physical spaces: emotional clutter. As we embrace the New Year, many of us focus on decluttering our homes, but how often do we think about [...]

By |2024-12-10T19:15:31+00:00December 13th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering|Comments Off on Letting Go of Emotional Clutter: Start the Year with a Clear Mind 
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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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Conquer Clutter Magnets: 5 Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy and Organized 

https://youtu.be/qEse-Dq0TO0 Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome back to the companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series, where I share five decluttering tips in five minutes to help you simplify your life. Today, we’re tackling one of the sneakiest sources of household clutter: clutter magnets. Even in the tidiest homes, [...]

By |2024-11-22T04:09:00+00:00November 22nd, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Conquer Clutter Magnets: 5 Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy and Organized 
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Staying Motivated to Declutter: 5 Tips to Keep You on Track 

https://youtu.be/u87nNj1FBqg Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series. Here, we go beyond the quick tips to dive deeper into strategies that can help you stay motivated on your decluttering journey. If you’re struggling with getting started or staying on track, you’re [...]

By |2024-11-15T05:08:29+00:00November 15th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Staying Motivated to Declutter: 5 Tips to Keep You on Track 
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Minimalist Parenting: Decluttering Tips to Instill Minimalist Values in Your Kids 

https://youtu.be/MkKvSuf-8Ms Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome back to the extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series, where I provide five expert decluttering tips in just five minutes. Here, we dive a little deeper into each tip, giving you even more insight and strategies for simplifying your life. Today’s [...]

By |2024-11-08T05:33:43+00:00November 8th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Minimalist Parenting: Decluttering Tips to Instill Minimalist Values in Your Kids 
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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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Your Space Reflects Your Intentions: Decluttering for Purposeful Living 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Today, I want to talk about something that is at the heart of both decluttering and minimalism: intention. When you think about your home, ask yourself this: Is it a space that reflects the life you want to live? Or is it filled with things that no longer [...]

By |2024-10-18T03:39:46+00:00October 18th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, design trends, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Your Space Reflects Your Intentions: Decluttering for Purposeful Living 
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