Let It Go

Let It Go
Author: Peter Walsh
Publisher: Rodale
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2017-02-14
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1623367794

Say goodbye to clutter, reduce stress, and live simply with this easy-to-use guide to downsizing! Whether you are selling your family home, blending households into a new home, or cleaning out your aging parents' home, sorting through a lifetime's worth of accumulated possessions can be a daunting and stressful experience. Decluttering guru Peter Walsh recently went through the process of downsizing his childhood home and dividing his late parents' family possessions. He realized that making these decisions about mementos and heirlooms creates strong emotions and can be an overwhelming chore. In Let It Go, Peter will help you turn downsizing into a rejuvenating life change with his useful tips and practical takeaways, including how to: • Understand the emotional challenges that accompany downsizing • Establish a hierarchy of mementos and collectibles • Calculate the amount of stuff you can bring into your new life • Create strategies for dividing heirlooms among family members without drama This new phase brings unexpected freedoms and opportunities, and Peter walks you through every step of the process. You’ll feel freer and happier than you ever thought possible once you Let It Go.

Squint

Squint
Author: Margit Novack
Publisher: Extra Step Media
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2021-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780578933030

"Squint," Margit Novack's unique memoir, opens our eyes to the abundant possibilities of later life. She pairs profound and memorable personal stories with larger themes -- downsizing, caregiving, forgiveness, estrangement, and more -- and shows that with the right perspective and "re-visioning," the future is rich with possibility. Realistic, compassionate, substantive, and uplifting, Margit Novack's "Squint" is a guidebook that leaves us better equipped for the years ahead.

Downsizing the Family Home

Downsizing the Family Home
Author: Marni Jameson
Publisher: Downsizing the Home
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-01-05
Genre: Collectibles
ISBN: 9781454916338

Sensitively counsels readers on how to downsize a family home filled with a lifetime of memories, sharing practical recommendations for strategies based on the expertise of antiques appraisers, garage-sale gurus, professional organizers and psychologists.

Tips and Tricks for Stress-Free Downsizing

Tips and Tricks for Stress-Free Downsizing
Author: Kay Newton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2017-11-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781973368663

'Own less. Live more'. Unknown When you are downsizing there is very little time to sit and read a book! Yet forget to read this book before you begin downsizing at your peril! This book has been designed to be read whilst drinking a glass of wine or cup of coffee before you even start to downsize your home. With the books guidelines at hand, in no time at all, you will have the confidence to move home stress-free. 'Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become.' Paramahasa Yogonada This book covers: The authors personal experiences of downsizing Defining your reasons for downsizing and why it's important The steps you must take before you even begin to move the very first item The actual physical process of downsizing and the quickest way to do this The one mistake most people make in their new home and it probably isn't what you expect Each section includes Tips and Tricks along the way to may the process simple, smooth and stress-free. Warning This book is not for you right now if you: Dislike following simple step by step procedures Are in the process of decluttering You want to depersonalise your home for sale staging Reviews 'This book is full of excellent practical advice, as well as warmth and recognition of the emotional side of downsizing. The step by step guide and your tips were clear, sensible and very workable. There are plenty of books about decluttering and living with less, but you write from the heart, and from real-life experience, not because it's the latest trend or because you're jumping on a bandwagon. This shines through in every aspect of the book. I had to downsize a couple of years ago and it wasn't something I wanted to do, so it was a very tough process for me, personally. I wish I'd had your book to refer to at the time. I think it would have made the whole process far less painful. Even after the fact, I've found some help from reading this, so thank you.' Andrea Steel. UK 'Wow! This really hits home to the fact that we hang on to and carry so much STUFF around with us that is really just baggage! It is really all about change, and that can be the most uncomfortable thing to do. By asking the questions Kay highlights and the using the tips suggested it can clarify all the reasons which make it easier to do. A great little companion to have when the time comes to downsize.' Thank you, Kay. Linda Ledwidge. Spain.

Lightly

Lightly
Author: Francine Jay
Publisher: HarperOne
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2019
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1328585034

From the author of the best-selling The Joy of Less, a handbook for mindful minimalism that provides a philosophy and instructions to lighten up every aspect of our lives--in just 5 or 10 minutes a day.

Downsizing: Ultimate Guide On How To Change Your Life With A Minimalistic Approach By Organizing (Creative Ways To Simplify Your Life)

Downsizing: Ultimate Guide On How To Change Your Life With A Minimalistic Approach By Organizing (Creative Ways To Simplify Your Life)
Author: Sharon Bryant
Publisher: Sharon Bryant
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2022-11-10
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

A Step-By-Step Method To Help You Live The Minimalist's Lifestyle Through Downsizing The trouble we get from hoarding things and piling up a lot of unnecessary stuff is caused by our improper definition of need. Most of the things we think we need are things which in fact, we do not need. We believe having a lot of stuff means we are doing good and we are successful. Success is defined more by the quality of your life and not by the things you own. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Declutter Your Life Now! Simplify Your Life Live With Less Embrace Downsizing At Home And At Work Learn To Be A Minimalist. Aim For Simplicity And Convenience Organize Practice Effective Time Management Be Stress Free! A Warning Against Procrastination The Beginning Of A More Productive Life Much, Much More! Would you like the opportunity to be more mobile in your life? If you do, Minimalism is for you. Discover the benefits, techniques, how to overcome the emotions of downsizing the objects in your home, and how to continue the process of downsizing through the rest of your life. Get this book today!!

Downsizing with Heart

Downsizing with Heart
Author: Jill Hart
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780999740927

Downsize with heart? and live a better life!Surveys tell us that over 80% of seniors want to stay in their home indefinitely, but less than 50% of them think they will do it. Downsizing your home may happen for many reasons: you want to move to a new area, you don't want the hassle of maintaining a large property, or health changes are prompting move. Jill Hart puts the 'Hart' in 'Downsizing with Heart'. She has many years' experience helping clients downsize their homes and manage the emotions that go with it. In 2020 she was the winner of the National Association of Realtors SRES® Outstanding Service Award.Jill has poured all her years of knowledge into this book to serve as a practical guide to downsizing. You'll find a wealth of helpful moving tips, answers to common organizational questions and ideas for making the downsizing process manageable and stress-free. If you have questions about downsizing, such as where and when to move, how to effectively declutter your home and stay in control of your lifestyle, then this is the book for you!

Make Room for What You Love

Make Room for What You Love
Author: Melissa Michaels
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2016-05-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0736963189

Is Clutter Taking Over Your Home and Life? Stuff. So much stuff! Stuff that may link you to important memories or be needed again someday, but for now just clutters up cupboards and closets and the garage and tables, shelves, and bookcases. Or perhaps paper and miscellaneous stuff is piled on counters...everywhere! What can you do with all of it? You can trust Melissa Michaels, creator of the highly respected and popular blog The Inspired Room and a reformed stuff-keeper. In these pages you will find a friend who empathizes with you and offers insightful ideas for altering your habits while efficiently decluttering and organizing your home so that you can really enjoy living there. With Melissa's encouragement and practical advice, you will be inspired to create a place for the things you love and breathing room to pursue your dreams and engage in life with the people who matter most.

Downsizing For Dummies

Downsizing For Dummies
Author: Ralph R. Roberts
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2022-11-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119910080

Organize, declutter, donate—downsize and simplify your life Downsizing For Dummies provides you with strategies to downsize your life by moving to a smaller home, decluttering, simplifying your budget, and saving more money. You’ll find tips to help decrease your cost of living, lower your home maintenance costs, protect and leverage your assets, and decide whether downsizing is right for you and your family. After downsizing your life, you’ll save time on household chores and gain the freedom and flexibility that come with having fewer possessions. What will you do with all the time you save? Downsizing For Dummies will help you understand the benefits of living simply! Discover ways to declutter and simplify every corner of your life Weight the pros and cons of moving to a smaller home Save time and money by cutting down on your chores and home maintenance Experience a reduced stress level when you create space at home and work This book is for anyone who is ready to live clutter-free and to downsize. It’s the perfect Dummies guide for homeowners looking to save money, plus real estate brokers who are working with clients who are downsizing, and designers and builders of new homes who want to stay on top of the downsizing trend.

Minimalism: The Ultimate Guide to the Minimalist Lifestyle (Tips and Ideas on How to Live a Stress-free Life With Minimalism)

Minimalism: The Ultimate Guide to the Minimalist Lifestyle (Tips and Ideas on How to Live a Stress-free Life With Minimalism)
Author: Lottie Walker
Publisher: Lottie Walker
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2022-01-25
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Discover how the mindset and philosophy of minimalism can take back your time, life, energy, and well-being. A mindset tested over thousands of years with powerful results! In this book, you will be given step-by-step methods and hacks to freedom from consumerism, clutter, stress, and simple living. You will learn practical strategies to help you achieve a higher level of freedom and time wealth than ever before! You will learn about: • Why we clutter our lives. • How to maximize minimalism in your relationships. • How to use minimalism in your finances. • Why minimalism is so important in time management, tasks and project productivity • How to use minimalism in communications. • How to apply minimalism in travel. • Introducing minimalism in food and exercise. • And much more! In mastering minimalism, you will learn to think like a true minimalist. You will declutter your stuff, sure, but you will also change the attitude you use to approach your life. You will use your change in attitude to improve not only your home, but also your mental health, your financial situation, your relationships, and more.