You enjoy living independently and would like to continue to come and go as you wish, eat what you like, and do the things that make you happy. And why wouldn’t you? From the time we are young, we are working towards independence, and no milestone birthday will change our minds about the thrill of […]
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The Power of Planning: Securing Your Future, Whether You Stay or Go
I would like to grow old in my own home, surrounded by the people I love, with all of my favorite things around me. That’s the dream, isn’t it? As we grow older, the thought of making big changes loses most of its appeal. It is difficult to imagine a future better than the comfort […]
An Attitude of Abundance: Overcoming Your Fear of Loss
You’re preparing for an exciting move! Why does it feel like you’re grieving? As you move through every life stage, your home becomes a museum of sorts, a visual reminder of your memories, comfort, and personal history. Every trinket, piece of furniture, and photo album holds sentimental value, an exhibit in the story of your […]
Letting Go & Living Light (Part II): The Practical Side of Decluttering
On a scale of 1 to 10, how prepared do you feel to move next weekend (or even next month)? None of us expect to have to move that soon, but if we suddenly experience a medical emergency and can no longer live on our own, we may not have a choice. It’s unpleasant to […]
Letting Go & Living Light (Part I): The Emotional Side of Decluttering
How is life going? You may be in the sweet spot now, nearing or enjoying retirement, witnessing the successful lives of your children, and enjoying more time with friends or grandchildren. When things are going well, it may be hard to imagine a time when you won’t be able to (or no longer want to) […]
Fear Factors: Why It’s Hard to Downsize (Beyond Decluttering!)
You opened this blog post, which tells me something about you: You’re thinking about downsizing. Maybe you’re thinking about doing so in the next year or in the next ten years; regardless, I’m glad you’re here. Here’s why… Thinking about downsizing can be even harder than actually doing it (you know, decluttering, packing boxes, cleaning, […]
