What you’ll learn in this episode about Downsizing with Purpose – How to Keep What Matters and Let Go of the Rest with Tracy Hoth
- Why downsizing with purpose and learning how to keep what matters and let go of the rest is a useful direction
- How buying software, containers, and planners can get in the way of taking downsizing action
- What the 5 steps to organizing are.
- Why you feel energized when you create space and beauty in your home
- Why your stuff has different types of meaning associated with it, and how you cope with it.
- Why anthropomorphizing your clutter might be an innovative approach for you to consider.
- Why determining where you’re going is key to your downsizing plan.
- What the “Life and Death Binder” is and why you may want one for yourself.
- Why our adult kids aren’t interested in much of our stuff these days.
- Why it’s never too early to start downsizing.
- Why it’s important to treat downsizing like a project, with rules about how to filter your decisions.
Welcome to Another Episode of the Women in the Middle Podcast
Discover why downsizing with purpose, learning how to keep what matters, and letting go of the rest is a useful direction in midlife.
Now let me tell you about my guest today, Tracy Hoth.
Tracy is a certified life and organizing coach on a mission to help women simplify their homes and lives.
As the creator of Organized Life Academy and host of the top 1% globally ranked Organized Coach Podcast, Tracy equips empty nesters to declutter with confidence, create systems that last, and step into the role of Organized Life CEO.
Even if you aren’t quite ready to downsize to move, it’s something that you can start working on at any time, even when there’s no rush.
You’ll discover 5 simple steps to downsize your home in a way that honors your memories, and supports your future.
You’ll also be inspired by hearing more helpful ideas, including why it’s important to create a Life and Death binder and how to struggle less with making decisions about your belongings and memorabilia.
Please enjoy this episode!
You May Also Like:
- Ep 216: Finally Get Organized in Midlife with Tracy Hoth: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-216-finally-get-organized-in-midlife-with-tracy-hoth/
- Ep 318: Making Decisions about Parents’ Belongings After They’ve Passed with Karen Hecker https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-318-making-decisions-about-parents-belongings-after-theyve-passed-with-karen-hecker/
Contact Tracy Hoth
15 minute declutter challenge: www.simplysquaredaway/declutter
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