If you are a Senior and thinking of downsizing, I can help you!

Here is an easy step-by-step guide for downsizing for seniors.

Set Reasonable Goals Before You Start

One of the most important steps to downsizing is to set goals that will work for you.  While you may have a vision in mind of your end-game, working slow and steady is the way to go.

Downsizing doesn’t always come easy to everyone, especially seniors, so know what you are capable of.

Setting short-term goals is the best way to start on the path to downsizing.

But, what are the short-term goals you should focus on?  More importantly, what is the timeline that you want to work with?  An important tip is to pair your short-term goals with clear deadlines.  This way you have some accountability which will help you to reach your long-term goal.

1) Month 1: Sorting Into Categories

The first month into your downsizing journey will be the most important.

This is the month that will set you up for success and put you in a good shape to reach your goal.  This will the month where the bulk of your planning and lifting will happen.

The first thing you will want to do is to take stock of what is really important to you when it comes to your possessions. 

In order to properly do this, you have to be able to actually see your stuff.  Separating things into categories is the best way to go!

You want to start with the easiest things to sort first.  This is going to be clothing, books, dishes, and odds and ends.  You want to make three separate piles that will be to keep, toss and donate.  Keep are the things that you absolutely do not want to part with.

Items that are in good condition should go with the donate or sell pile.

Start boxing up the things you have sorted out.  If you are planning on making a move at the end of your journey, start boxing up things that you want to keep.  The idea is to only have the items that you need every day.  Sometimes when things are out of view for so long we realize that we no longer have a need for them!

Do You Have To Let Go Of That Item?

One thing that many people struggle with when downsizing is not knowing when to let go.  Your journey is going to be met with a lot of obstacles and sacrifices.

One piece of advice we can give you is to take it slowly and to give careful thought to the things you need in your life.