A guest post, by Madisyn Taylor
We hold onto material objects because we think they make us feel secure, when in reality they are cluttering our lives
In life, we tend to have an easier time acquiring possessions than we do getting rid of them....
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When my mother in law died at the age of 97, my husband and his three siblings were faced with cleaning out the East-coast home where she had lived for more than 60 years.
Last month, I talked about the challenges in getting the siblings to agree...
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When my mother-in-law died this summer, my husband and his three siblings were faced with cleaning out the Massachusetts home they had grown up in. The place where their mother had lived for 68 years.
As a Senior Move Manager, helping adult...
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Even if you haven’t read Marie Kondo’s book “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” chances are good you’ve heard about it.
Following the book’s suggestion to let go of anything that doesn’t “spark joy” has become something of a...
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According to the AARP, nearly 90 percent of adults over 65 want to remain in their current homes as they grow older. (They just don’t want any tell-tale modifications drawing attention to their age.)
The good news is: Universal Design...
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Downsizing can lead to great conversations. Get your parents to tell you about what was important to them -- and why.
What was my mom doing with all of these unmatched tea cups? What’s my dad doing with all of these baseball cards? Who are...
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Organization expert-author Marie Kondo talks about the joy that comes from downsizing. And she’s right! You probably will feel joyful when you’re done. But if you need some extra motivation to start downsizing now, here are...
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Of course you could downsize by yourself. Why aren’t you?
Decluttering your home is one of those things it’s easy to believe you can do by yourself. And of course, theoretically, you can.
What deters most people is not the physical aspect,...
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It may not seem like it, but getting in a downsizing state-of-mind can lead to a wonderful and meaningful holiday season. Before you make lists and start shopping, consider these ideas first:
Use only what you’ve got.
Make your number...
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There is one phrase that I’ve heard from every client I’ve ever worked with. You’ve probably said it yourself: “I can’t get rid of that! I may need it!”
I don’t disagree. You may need it. Whatever it is. The key questions...
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