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I was surrounded by books, many of them in boxes stashed away. It was time to consider how I could make decisions about which ones would go and which would stay.

Time management principles work for downsizers, too. Prioritize it, break it down into small chunks, and get these chunks on your schedule!

Some tips for downsizing the shopping habit while downsizing one's possessions.

I review the challenges, potential points of interest, and key takeaways of Marie Kondo's, best-selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and determine whether it "sparks joy."

Laura Moore of Clutter Clarity gives us four criteria for considering what is clutter in our lives.

I've taken a downsizing break, and it's hard to get back to it..I'm looking for inspiration but lauding my small victories.

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson is a charming, folksy read about a practical process--downsizing in anticipation of our eventual death.

Here are six things I've learned so far in my journey re the value of things and time, goal-setting, documentation, going public, and the uniqueness of each person's experience.

In 2017, I, the Slow Downsizer, accomplished more than I thought in my efforts to simplify my life.

The holidays conjure up the opposite of downsizing, but there are ways of keeping it simple and still maintaining the joy.

Parting with things made by late, beloved family members is especially difficult. I have chosen consignment as my primary route for parting with beautiful clothing designed by my sister, Beth Brett.

Things aren't worth what they used to be. If you decide to sell, you can do so through direct sales to buyers, by consigning or selling outside to dealers, or through yard sales. Each has its pros and cons.