Downsizing

Now that you have been preparing yourself for the downsizing process,the last decision is where to take all those items you don't want to keep. In this day and age, it is becoming pretty crucial to think about the impact that these items have on Mother Earth. What better way to continue the downsizing process then to adopt the credo- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It is pretty tempting at times to order up a large garbage, plop it in the driveway and begin dumping away.

De-cluttering has to be one of the hardest tasks to accomplish. Even as a professional organizer who does this day in and day out, it can be difficult in my own space at times. The practical side of people says that their isn't enough space and that the items just need to go. The emotional side however is constantly tugging at the heart strings to keep the items. Sometimes it can really feel like a never ending battle of willpower.

As a Senior Move Manager and Organizer I often end up as an intervening party brought in to help dissolve tension between family members. One of the most common issues revolves around downsizing the contents of a house. Whether it's the family china or fishing lures, someone ends up in an argument over what to keep and what to let go of.

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Have you decided that you are ready to take charge of your lifetime accumulation of living but don't have a clue where to start ? I came across this great article that simplifies the beginning stages of downsizing whether you are an empty nester or ready to move into a retirement facility.