Minimalism checklists 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.

Lifestyle Design: What Is It? How Does It Work?

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Let me ask you a question. Did you jump out of bed today so excited about doing work you love, being with people you love, and doing what lights you up? Or Did you have to drag yourself out of bed, dreading going to a job you can’t stand, [...]

Give The Gift Of Decluttering This Holiday 

Do You Know Someone Who Is Interested In Decluttering? Decluttering can be a great form of self-care. In fact, decluttering has longer-lasting effects than some other forms of self-care. Decluttering your home can help you be more productive. It can reduce stress. It can even help you sleep better. Do you know someone who could [...]

How To Combat Clutter and Become Your Own Clutter Boss

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you look around your house right now, is it filled with clutter? Clutter is that daily reminder that you probably own too much stuff and that slowly but surely, it is overtaking your house…and your life. There’s the obvious clutter… The dirty dishes on the kitchen table or [...]

Holiday Decluttering Bundle Available Now 

Are You Ready To Give The Gift Of Decluttering?  No one likes to live in a cluttered space. However, sometimes we find ourselves at a loss for how to successfully declutter our lives. Do you or does someone you know need help decluttering? Are you eager to feel at home in your space rather than [...]

Top 5 Decluttering Tips for Retirement

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are starting to prepare for retirement, chances are you’re also thinking about how to get rid of a lot of excess stuff in your home so you can make room for that new stage of life filled with more freedom and a lot less stuff. It’s actually [...]

Learn Decluttering Tips And Tricks Today 

Where Can I Find Decluttering Checklists?  Learning any new skill can seem intimidating at first, especially if you’re not quite sure where to start. Learning about decluttering, however, doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, learning about decluttering and minimalism can be easy when you have the right tools, such as decluttering checklists, workbooks, and [...]

5 Years Later: What I Discovered When I Decluttered and Downsized

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer It was a little over 5 years ago when I downsized from my 5000-square-foot home in the country and move to an 867-square-foot condo in Philadelphia. I gave away 95% of my belongings. I can honestly say I have no regrets and I’ve never been happier. In the process, [...]

A Minimalist Home: 6 Minimalist Decluttering Tips for Curating Your Home

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Perhaps you are one of the lucky ones. You’ve already downsized to a smaller, more manageable home and in the process, you got rid of a lot of the things that you no longer wanted, needed, or used. Like all of those boxes in the basement or attic that [...]

Get A Quick Start On Decluttering Toda

Decluttering Can Help You Achieve A Minimalist Lifestyle  Are you surrounded by clutter? Do you find yourself at a loss for what to do with said clutter? Do you dream of living in a more minimalist home with a minimalist sense of style? Do you wish you could learn about minimalism and decluttering through an [...]

How To Start Over in Your 60s: A New Minimalist Lifestyle

By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Are you at a new stage of your life and you want or need to start all over? If you’re in your 60s, you might be an empty nester. Your house feels empty (although a little less cluttered.) You might be wondering “what’s next?” If you’re retired or pre-retired, you [...]

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