Rita Wilkins Decluttering and minimalism blog
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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 ...
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Making the Most of Your Small Space: 5 Design Strategies for Living in Large and Small Spaces

Whether you live in a small city apartment, a starter home in the suburbs, or a tiny house in your son’s backyard, this blog and video will share five design strategies to make the most of your home—regardless of its size! Living in smaller spaces does present a few challenges: ...

Five Simple Tips to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 

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 ...
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My Top 5 Tips to Help Conquer the Emotions of Decluttering and Downsizing

Whether you're preparing to sell your home, choosing to downsize, or helping your parents clean out their home, decluttering is an emotional journey, you’re likely to experience a roller coaster of emotions: Guilt for letting go of items you were gifted or inherited. Sadness for saying goodbye to things you ...
How to Motivate Yourself to Declutter and Simplify Your Life

How to Motivate Yourself to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 

Hi everyone, it’s Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, back with another edition of my “Five Tips in Five Minutes” series to help you declutter and simplify your life. Today, we’re tackling a common challenge: finding the motivation to declutter, especially when you just don’t feel like it. Decluttering can sometimes ...
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Don’t Resist the Urge to Purge! My Great Closet Clean-Out

If you suddenly feel the urge to purge your closet or any other room in your home, don’t resist! You’ll feel amazing and be so glad you said yes. I’m not sure if it was a bolt of lightning or a message from God, but at 9 o’clock last night, ...

Weekly Decluttering Tasks to Maintain a Minimalist and Clutter-Free Home 

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 ...
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Simple Living Explained: A Day in the Life of a Minimalist

Why does simple living seem so hard and almost impossible to achieve? The reality is that it’s not hard, and it is possible, but there are so many misconceptions about simple living and minimalism that if you listen to the naysayers, it’s no wonder people believe that simple living is ...

Simple Daily Habits to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 

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 ...