Quick start 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.

The Art of Minimalist Living: How Less Stuff Leads to More Freedom in 2025 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series. Minimalism isn’t just about decluttering your home—it’s a way of life that helps you focus on what truly matters. In 2025, minimalist living is more relevant than ever, offering freedom from the excess and [...]

By |2025-01-13T00:18:45+00:00January 31st, 2025|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on The Art of Minimalist Living: How Less Stuff Leads to More Freedom in 2025 

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 

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 

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 

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 

Simple Daily Habits to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lh-yGbRO6c Hi, I'm Rita Wilkins, also known as the Downsizing Designer. I'm thrilled to introduce you to my new YouTube series, "Five in Five," where I'll be sharing five transformative decluttering tips in just five minutes every Wednesday. These quick and effective strategies are designed to help you streamline your home and reclaim your life [...]

How to Motivate Yourself to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 

Hi everyone, it’s Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, back with my five quick tips in five minutes to help you declutter and simplify your life. Today’s tips are all about how to motivate yourself to declutter, even when you don’t feel like it. Let's get started!  1. Invite Friends Over  There’s nothing more motivating than [...]

By |2024-08-23T01:56:11+00:00August 23rd, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on How to Motivate Yourself to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 

How to Maintain a Minimalist Home with Weekly Decluttering Tasks 

Hi, welcome back everyone! It's Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Thank you for the amazing response to last week's debut of my new series, "Rita’s Five in Five." Today, I want to talk to you about the incredible benefits of incorporating short weekly decluttering tasks into your routine. By setting aside just a little time [...]

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