Minimalism and decluttering 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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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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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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Time as a Resource: How Decluttering Helps You Reclaim Your Most Valuable Asset 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and I want to talk to you today about something that many people overlook when they think about decluttering: time. Decluttering isn’t just about clearing physical space—it’s about simplifying your life so that you can reclaim time, the most valuable resource we have.  We often think of decluttering [...]

By |2024-10-13T02:22:42+00:00October 11th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Time as a Resource: How Decluttering Helps You Reclaim Your Most Valuable Asset 
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Letting Go of Identity Clutter: Embrace Who You Are Today 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. If you’re on a journey to simplify your life, you’ve probably noticed that decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of stuff—it’s about letting go of the things that no longer serve you. One of the most challenging types of clutter to deal with is identity clutter, the things [...]

By |2024-10-04T05:13:26+00:00October 4th, 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 Letting Go of Identity Clutter: Embrace Who You Are Today 
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Five Simple Tips to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGb5pYe4LU0 Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, also known as the Downsizing Designer. Welcome to my “Five in Five” series, where I share five quick tips in just five minutes about decluttering and simplifying your life. Before we get started, let me ask you a question: Do you ever wish your life was just simpler, less hectic, [...]

By |2024-09-27T17:17:47+00:00September 27th, 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 Five Simple Tips to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 
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Weekly Decluttering Tasks to Maintain a Minimalist and Clutter-Free Home 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCHstNTClWs Welcome back, everyone! It’s Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. I want to thank you for the amazing response to last week’s debut of my new series, “Rita’s Five Tips in Five Minutes,” affectionately known around here as “Rita’s Five in Five.” Today, I’m excited to talk to you about the incredible benefits of incorporating [...]

By |2024-09-16T03:11:44+00:00September 13th, 2024|decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Weekly Decluttering Tasks to Maintain a Minimalist and Clutter-Free Home 
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