Motivational 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.

It’s March: Wake It Up, Shake It Up! Shake Off the Seasonal Malaise

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer When was the last time you were on fire? Nothing or no one was going to stop you! You knew what you wanted and you were going for it, designing the life you love! You were going to do whatever it took to have what you wanted. It could [...]

By |2023-03-13T11:32:11+00:00March 17th, 2022|Baby Boomers, bucket list, how do i get rid of stuff, lifestyle, motivation, personal growth, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, time, travel, trending|Comments Off on It’s March: Wake It Up, Shake It Up! Shake Off the Seasonal Malaise
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Busy Peoples Quick Start Guide to Decluttering and Getting Organized

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Do you find yourself saying…? “I’m too busy to find time to declutter and it’s too emotional for me to deal with.” “I have a hard enough time just keeping up with everything I have on my plate.” “I want to have a simpler, less cluttered house and life, [...]

By |2023-08-23T08:11:27+00:00February 8th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., A Peek into Your Good Life, baby boomer downsizing, decluttering tips, lifestyle, motivation, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on Busy Peoples Quick Start Guide to Decluttering and Getting Organized
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Decluttering in 2022? It doesn’t have to be perfect… Just start!

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you’re like most Americans, one of the top 3 resolutions for 2022 is to declutter and get organized. But it’s now mid-January already and perhaps you haven’t even started. This is sound familiar? You’ve been too busy… with holidays, company, work, and you’re exhausted! You look around at [...]

By |2022-01-28T10:21:38+00:00January 28th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, motivation, retirement, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Decluttering in 2022? It doesn’t have to be perfect… Just start!
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8 Reasons Why Many Baby Boomers Fail At Decluttering

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer As I was preparing to write this blog, I originally thought I might have 3 good reasons why many baby boomers might fail at decluttering, but the more I started to think about it, there are many more than just 3. I’m going to share with you 8 reasons [...]

By |2022-01-12T18:28:40+00:00January 13th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, motivation, simplify your life|Comments Off on 8 Reasons Why Many Baby Boomers Fail At Decluttering
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100 Places to Donate Your Stuff to a Good Cause

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are like many baby boomers right now, you might be looking around your home wondering where did all of this stuff come from? You’ve started to notice, especially during Covid just how much clutter is piling up and how much stress the mess is causing. You realize [...]

By |2021-08-30T15:03:12+00:00September 2nd, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, community, decluttering tips, downsizing tips, minimalism, motivation|Comments Off on 100 Places to Donate Your Stuff to a Good Cause
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The 3-Day Workweek: It’s possible!

By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work less, maybe 3- or 4-day work week, and yet still make a great income that will provide for you and your family? This lifestyle design concept of a 4-hour workweek was introduced to us by Tim Ferriss a number [...]

By |2023-03-13T11:32:12+00:00August 3rd, 2021|Baby Boomers, bucket list, freedom, motivation, trending|Comments Off on The 3-Day Workweek: It’s possible!
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How to Let Go of Sentimental Stuff

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are trying to downsize or declutter your home, you might have difficulty with letting go of sentimental items. You want to let go because you know you can’t keep everything, but it’s killing you to give up certain items. You’re stuck. You’re frustrated, stressed, and overwhelmed. You’re [...]

By |2021-02-02T16:45:50+00:00February 2nd, 2021|decluttering tips, lifestyle, motivation|Comments Off on How to Let Go of Sentimental Stuff
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Downsize by Decluttering

Downsizing is on the minds of many Americans…especially now! And, particularly with Baby Boomers who are or will become empty nesters in the not too distant future. With fewer day-to-day responsibilities, they’ve suddenly discovered more time and freedom to pursue interests that have been put on the back burner. And, even if you’re not a [...]

By |2023-11-06T10:11:58+00:00September 23rd, 2020|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Design, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, Interior design, Interiors, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, motivation, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, time, trending|Comments Off on Downsize by Decluttering
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Empty Nester? What’s Next?

You just dropped off your youngest child at college and moved him into his dorm.  The ride home seems longer.  It’s quiet and tearful. You walk through the front door of your home where there are no more lacrosse sticks or gym bags to trip over.  There are no dirty socks on the family room [...]

By |2023-11-06T10:11:58+00:00September 11th, 2019|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, Concepts, decluttering tips, Decorating, Design, design trends, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, Home Decorating, Interior design, Interiors, lifestyle, minimalism, motivation, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, time, travel|Comments Off on Empty Nester? What’s Next?
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Secrets to Living a Vacation Mindset Everyday

It was sure a bitter cold evening, a fire was blazing in the fireplace, and we carefully sipped the hot toddies that we cupped in our hands. I was sitting between my beloved ex-mother and father-in-law on their tiny, well-worn loveseat. I listened intently to story after story of their many trips taken during their [...]

By |2020-10-28T18:53:56+00:00August 6th, 2019|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, motivation, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, time, travel|Comments Off on Secrets to Living a Vacation Mindset Everyday
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