Done Downsizing? How to Know When “Enough is Enough!”
Something funny has happened to the downsizing movement in recent years. Instead of focusing on prioritization and balance, bloggers and Instagram stars show an extreme version of downsizing – living in tiny homes, “getting down to 100 items,” etc. So, today, I would like to get back to the heart of what downsizing really is… saying no to the things that don’t make you happy so that you have the time, money and energy to say yes to the things that do make you happy. Let’s talk about when enough is enough! Have you ever tried downsizing – or at least organizing – your life? What did you learn from the experience? Do you feel that downsizing has become too extreme in recent years?
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How to Live in Luxury in Retirement… No Matter Your Budget
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Afraid of Running Out of Cash After Retirement? We Have a Solution!
For many older women already or soon-to-be retired, money is an ongoing concern. Are the golden years you’ve long anticipated becoming tarnished with financial worries?
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Thinking of Downsizing? Here Are Some Tips to Sell Your Home Fast!
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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement or Invest? An Expert Weighs In!
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9 Tips for Avoiding Sweater Boredom this Winter
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Let’s dive into what is always the most abundant category in the closets of gorgeous gals over 60! Sweaters! Read More
5 Downsizing Dilemmas and How to Deal with Them
As we age, we are often looking to downsize or eliminate clutter and excess. Many of us embrace the concept of living with fewer things to maintain and that tie us down. The reality is that actually releasing our things can be challenging.
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Why Downsizing Your Life May be a Key to Happiness After 60 – Dr. Dale Atkins Interview
Let’s face it. Over the decades, we accumulate a lot of stuff. Then, as we get older, our priorities and interests change. After carrying clothes, books, travel souvenirs and school projects around for years, it all gets a little tiring. The memories are wonderful, but, in our 60s and 70s, for many of us, our focus shifts from things to experiences. Read More
9 Major Tips for Packing and Moving in Your 60s with Grace and Style
Chances are, sometime in your 60s, the moment arrives when you have to, or want to, move out of your long-time home. Whether you’re downsizing into a smaller, easier space to care for, or charting a new lifestyle in a new place, the word ‘move’ creates dread in every heart…
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