Moving Into the Future Clutter-Free
Spring: It's a time of renewal, a fresh start. Grass and flowers begin to grow and bloom. Birds that fly south in the fall begin to return. It's all about the future. We don't deal with the extreme cleaning our ancestors did, however we are still programmed to do something significant when spring … [Read more...]
Is there a difference between simplifying and downsizing? Not really. Using the word “simplify” is a gentler way to identify the real action of downsizing. If we want to move a quantity of belongings out of our space, we can either downsize them or simplify the space. Whichever term you … [Read more...]
We’ve just celebrated Earth Day again, and I wonder how much attention we pay to this, in the real sense. Sure, there were events and presentations, photo ops and speeches, but what really results from those? A couple of years ago, I learned about the Story of Stuff, of how our material goods … [Read more...]
I’m sure there’s a part of all of us that never wants to have to downsize. It conjures up all kinds of anxiety—the work involved, what to do with everything, whether we can physically deal with all that must be done, or who will help deal with all of this. Or we may deny the importance of … [Read more...]
There are probably just about as many reasons for downsizing as there are people—with slight variations. Here are some of them: Realization that you have too much “stuff” and want to live a more peaceful life with less. Planning to move to a smaller place that won’t accommodate … [Read more...]
If you’re in a position to have to downsize someone else, whether a parent, relative or friend, it can be a challenge. In fact, you may experience deep grief as a result. Here are some tips to help you through this. 1. Focus on what’s coming. Be honest about your feelings and coping … [Read more...]
Downsizing can be a sensitive issue for some. It might indicate the end of the road, where we lose all our independence, but it need not be that. There are degrees of downsizing, depending on the situation at hand. It’s not age related at all. Anyone might decide to eliminate some of their … [Read more...]
We’re part way into another new year, and with the holidays behind us, it’s time to consider where our time is going. Let’s first decide what our time is worth. Remember that once it’s gone, there’s no way to bring it back so it’s important to spend it in ways that are most important to … [Read more...]
Many times when I go into clients’ homes, I see they’ve purchased any number of organizing supplies and books. What they’ve actually bought is the dream of being organized, not the reality. This may seem a bit harsh, but stay with me for a bit. Cubbies containing enough shoes to stock a … [Read more...]
The concept of downsizing is common these days with Baby Boomers thinking about doing it themselves and for their parents. Younger folks are thinking about it to simplify their lives. And people of all ages coming to the realization that more isn’t necessarily better. Eliminating “stuff” … [Read more...]
