Uncategorized 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.

5 Quick Tips to Establish a Daily Decluttering Routine

Even though decluttering your space can seem like a difficult task, it can be made manageable and even enjoyable by creating a simple daily routine. You don't have to feel overwhelmed to keep your home neat and organized by adopting a few short daily routines. Here are five short suggestions to get you started with [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:51+00:00August 6th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 5 Quick Tips to Establish a Daily Decluttering Routine

“I Have Nothing to Wear”: Closet Clutter

Several weeks ago, I was working with a client on decluttering her home. At one of our decluttering sessions, she stood in front of her huge walk-in closet and said, "I have nothing to wear! Nothing fits, it’s out of style, or out of season." A Fresh Perspective I stood beside her, looking into the [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:40+00:00June 25th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on “I Have Nothing to Wear”: Closet Clutter

Top 5 Habits for a Clutter-Free Home and How to Prevent Re-Cluttering

There’s no doubt that too much clutter in our homes can stress us out! When we are constantly surrounded by messes and too much stuff, it impairs our brains' ability to make decisions, impacting our ability to focus and concentrate. It becomes a vicious cycle, causing even more stress and more clutter. How do you [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:39+00:00June 18th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Top 5 Habits for a Clutter-Free Home and How to Prevent Re-Cluttering

Embrace Living with Less. It’s Never Been Easier!

Let’s face it. Our society is driven by consumerism, constantly bombarding us with messages that MORE is better. But the endless pursuit of material possessions leads to physical clutter… lots of it! The stress and anxiety that comes from excess stuff can take a toll on our well-being, leaving us feeling drained and unfulfilled. If [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:30+00:00May 7th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Embrace Living with Less. It’s Never Been Easier!

5-Minute Strategies and Hacks to Create Clutter-Free Zones

If you were asked to name the top 3 most cluttered drop zones in your home, what might they be? To give you a hint, they are areas of your home where you and your family automatically drop things out of habit, almost unconsciously. Examples of clutter-catching areas 1. Items you are holding in your [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:20+00:00April 4th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 5-Minute Strategies and Hacks to Create Clutter-Free Zones

Are You or Someone Else in Your Family Clutter Blind?

Does this sound familiar in your household? It reminds me of when I was growing up with four siblings. Yes, we did argue. If someone did something wrong, we would often hear, “Who me? I didn’t do it, she did!” The same can be true of clutter in your household. “It is his mess, not [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:17+00:00March 26th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Are You or Someone Else in Your Family Clutter Blind?

Navigating the Emotional Aspects of Decluttering

Face it. The thought of downsizing, decluttering, and starting over in your 60s can be downright scary and overwhelming. Not knowing is one of the hardest parts. What kind of lifestyle do I want? Where will I live? How do I start the process of downsizing and decluttering? How can I possibly let go of [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:14+00:00March 19th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Navigating the Emotional Aspects of Decluttering

Why Am I So Committed to Decluttering, Downsizing and Living with Less?

That was a question posed to me on a recent podcast interview. On one level, the answer to this question is simple. When you live with less, you experience more time, money, freedom, energy, and peace of mind. But on a much deeper level, I see the real-life impact that it makes in people’s lives… [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:08+00:00February 29th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Why Am I So Committed to Decluttering, Downsizing and Living with Less?

THE HIDDEN LIFE-CHANGING POWER OF DECLUTTERING

BY RITA WILKINS FEBRUARY 09, 2024 LIFESTYLE Who could have guessed that the cathartic process of purging and decluttering one woman’s home one drawer, one closet, one room at a time could change the direction and trajectory of life forever? What began as an attempt to help a client gradually declutter her home, that had [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:07+00:00February 27th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on THE HIDDEN LIFE-CHANGING POWER OF DECLUTTERING

A Must-Have Conversation: How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Stuff

At a recent conference where I was speaking, I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with many young professional women. One of the topics they most wanted to talk to me about as the “Downsizing Designer” was how to talk to their parents about all of their stuff. Stuff they clearly didn’t want to [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:03+00:00February 13th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on A Must-Have Conversation: How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Stuff
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