Facing Emotions in Downsizing
The top reason that downsizing is so stressful is because we have so many items in our homes that hold sentimental value for us. The thought of getting rid of these types of items can leave us very emotional. Sometimes it’s not even the item itself but the memories associated with it that we don’t
How to Get Started with Decluttering
I look around my home and what do I see? A million little things staring back at me! (Downsizing adaptation of the poem "I Look In The Mirror" by Helen H. Moore) As humans, we take joy in collecting for decades. Things pile up – some of them practical, others not so much. But none of that matters.
What is Downsizing?
Downsizing, in the real estate context, usually involves moving from a larger house into a smaller house. Not everyone’s downsizing process involves a move, though. And some downsizing moves aren’t actually to smaller houses. There are many forms of downsizing and reasons to do it. See if you can r
