Blog #slow downsizing

Downsizing involves a juggling act involving the personal value of your things, the time it will take to disperse or preserve them, and their monetary value. I provide some ways of working through the equation.

If, like me, you've been a lifetime saver, you probably have items that fall into the category of "ephemera," items that were expected to have only short-term use. But someone may want these AND be willing to pay you.

Here are a few tips for finding, hiring, and getting the most from a professional organizer/downsizer to help you in your downsizing journey.

Like one in 10 Americans, I am the not-so-proud renter of an external storage unit. After 20 years, I am finally conquering that space and have advice to offer others.

When slow downsizing, it's important to have an overall sense of direction. But approach the overall project in any way that will keep you motivated.

I'm surprised to learn what how much I've gained from my downsizing project beyond various approaches to and methods for discarding and/or preserving artifacts from my life.

Each January since I've begun this blog, I've assessed my efforts from the previous year. In this post, I share what I did right and what I learned.

I gave away many things in 2021. Some choices were harder than others. I tell the stories of 10 of these more difficult to part with objects.

Donating your things is an easy and satisfying way to see your mound of possessions shrink. There are a variety of ways to do so, each with its pros and cons.

I summarize my attempts over the course of my life to learn various musical instruments and why I am now finding it hard to let go of the various remnants of my failed musical career.

Over they years, I've winnowed down my vast book collection. But now I need to be hard-nosed and decide what to keep. Here are my criteria.