How to downsize 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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Eco-Friendly Decluttering Made Easy: How to Declutter Without Harming the Environment

By Rita Wilkins Let’s be honest– we’ve all been guilty of taking the easy way out when decluttering our homes by tossing stuff in the trash without a second thought about where it ends up. But here’s the hard truth: our actions have consequences. And when it comes to decluttering, those consequences can be deeply harmful [...]

By |2025-06-10T11:13:47+00:00June 10th, 2025|Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, how to declutter, how to downsize, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Essentials|Comments Off on Eco-Friendly Decluttering Made Easy: How to Declutter Without Harming the Environment
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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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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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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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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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Etiquette of Regifting: 3 Ways to Do It Mindfully and Graciously

There was a time when regifting felt like a taboo subject—something you’d whisper about, but never openly admit to doing. But now, as many years have passed, I’ve learned that regifting can be a truly thoughtful gesture, a way of sharing joy, and, yes, reducing the clutter in our lives. But it has to be [...]

By |2024-10-15T10:26:04+00:00October 15th, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, Emotional Clutter, empty nest, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, how to downsize, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, motivation, trending|Comments Off on Etiquette of Regifting: 3 Ways to Do It Mindfully and Graciously
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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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