Downsizing Your Life

Sometimes the hardest hurdles we face are the ones we create ourselves. Meaning that they’re not really there – they’re only in our minds. This is especially true of the whole question of taking on a roommate…

If your wardrobes are bursting at the seams, but you still find you have nothing to wear, you’re not alone. It’s time to get ruthless and be honest with yourself. Here are 5 things taking up valuable space in your wardrobe…

As someone working with people in transition, I meet a lot of interesting women. Amanda is one of them. A wonderful, professional woman approaching 60, Amanda had her mind made up. After spending several months carefully considering…

You spent an entire weekend decluttering and organizing your garage. But less than a week later – bam! Clutter has already started creeping back in, leaving you frustrated and wondering if all that effort was wasted. Ugh! Is it time to think differently…

You’ve gone through the incredibly hard process of downsizing your house to a smaller place – maybe a much smaller place. You’ve moved, organized things, and figured out just where to put everything you took with you…

Moving into assisted living is a major life milestone – not just for your parents, but often for you as well. While it can stir up a mix of emotions, it’s also an opportunity to support your loved ones in embracing a fresh chapter with ease, grace, and even a little fun. One way to turn…

DIY home maintenance can be intimidating. Especially if you’re like me and don’t consider yourself a particularly “handy” person. But the truth is, some home maintenance tasks are actually pretty simple and with practice you can perform…

Does your stuff – and the things around you – represent who you are today, or who you were in the past? This is one of several thought-provoking questions in my friend Kim Kubsch’s new book, Joy of Downsizing. Kim is what I would describe as a professional organizer…

As we age, home modifications can become essential for safety and comfort. However, the cost of renovations can be a major barrier. Fortunately, several home renovation grants for seniors in the USA can help cover these expenses. Do you need to install a wheelchair ramp?

Decluttering has become a buzzword in recent years – and for good reason! We’re constantly being told to declutter our homes, our closets, and our digital lives… but what about decluttering our minds? Mental decluttering is just as important – if not more – because it forms…