HOW TO GET STARTED DOWNSIZING FOR YOUR TINY HOUSE

Hello Friends!

Recently a friend reached out for advice on how to downsize fast. She has sold her house and has a 30 day possession date. But she's feeling overwhelmed with the task and doesn't even know where to start.

I though I would share the advice/discussion we had in the hopes that it will help you.

Keep in mind that what worked for me may not work for you.

Take care and Happy Easter ❤️🙏🏽 !

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[victoriapalmer]

You can look at it another way go to a cupboard or closet that needs to be cleaned out and say to yourself what items in this space do I want to grab and keep instead of saying what am I going to donate the process will go quicker when you grab only the items that you love or absolutely need instead of saying what do I need to donate. Another example you would like to keep some knickknacks for your new space say to yourself I will only keep what I love and only what will fit in this one tote for knick knacks whatever doesn't fit in that tote has to be donated. Sometimes you might have second thoughts or regret getting rid of something but in the end you will enjoy the nice clean space and having only the things you really love and need instead of all the extra clutter

[LAppleDumpling]

Thank you for the time to explain nicely so calmly. Now I know if it tugs my heart put it in a rubber maid. And just start

[bettyjopeters]

Happy Easter to all! We started in a camper for 6 years, then moved to the house. Now I'm considering downsizing again to a tiny. I've started off room by room. Like my bedroom i removed everything out of the room and then slowly added only the things I use in the bedroom. Definitely has helped.

[portfolioFS]

What a timely video, guess what undertaking today?! Last year I did an initial purge and discovered a very helpful strategy. We placed everything on our front lawn, took several pictures and posted them to our local reduce-reuse-recycle Facebook group. I also posted the times stuff would be on the lawn e.g. 10am to sunset. It was surprisingly effective, almost everything was gone in one weekend. One additional benefit is that my husband, who is very attached to his possessions, got to see the things we hardly-ever/never used make other folks happy. Thanks for sharing your insights with us, so very helpful.

[carolynmeadows]

I need to listen to this everyday. I have a lot of 18th and 19th century antiques and I have no way to sell them. Taking them to thrift shops is hard.

[marijanel]

Ahhhh...memories! I downsized from 4000 sq ft to 1100 when we sold our big home and moved into a condo. Oh boy...that was tough, but you feel so damn free when it's over. I tried to remind myself that the memories still existed in my heart and mind, but life is measured in experiences and in the people you love, not in the stuff you accumulate.

[catherinebullock]

Good advice, it’s a process. Took me 5 years to go from a 5000 sq ft home of 35 years to 1700 sq ft beautiful condo. I’m so happy to have this part of my life complete and have the space to enjoy my new life experiences.

[nataliewilliams]

The most important thing is to not bring in stuff after you have purged old stuff. We live in a consumerist society, they want you to constantly buy new things, resist! This is for everyone, not just those who live in tiny houses. Think of all the hard work you have done decluttering, don't undo your hard work. You'll save money, by not buying random stuff, so spend your hard earned cash on good quality things that will last and you will use multiple times 😊

[tinacolecampbell]

I’m dreaming of one day joining the tiny living community. I love yours videos. Thanks so much for sharing.

[Jean-xhsj]

Thank you for giving me practical advice on decluttering. I am having a difficult time purging. Little by little.

[tracyvetter]

Happy Easter. You always seems so genuine, sweet and always a wealth of knowledge, love your videos see you next time.

[kariwick-InnerPeaceCoaching]

Good advice/strategy!
I was able to sell my furniture on facebook marketplace with minimal hassle🙃
And was happy to donate anything that I could fit in my smallish car to my local humane society’s thrift store - since I adopted 1 of my dogs from there.
Kari

[DazzleDust]

"cat-egories"- Sophie's tail swooshes into view! 😂 Hi Adelina and Sophie, I hope you are well. I am not downsizing but this advice is still really useful for general thinning out of stuff. I have managed to pass on lots of stuff over the past couple of years, but still have lots to do. I miss NOTHING I got rid of, including a spiraliser I was convinced I would use again. It was such a hassle to clean the blades that I just wasn't prepared to give it time and space in my home. Have a great day. x ps. Thanks for acknowledging the childfree by choice and childless in your comment about sentimental items.

[wendajones]

I’m not interested in tiny houses but I love your videos! You are inspiring!

[too-da-loo]

We are finding getting rid of stuff to be the biggest pain in the butt part of downsizing. Even given stuff away for free is a pain dealing with people.. and listing on market place, I must get 20 "Is this still available" messages followed up by nothing. We have ended up throwing some stuff away, lots go to goodwill.. but I wish it was easier to give good items away.

[jbellbird]

Having downsized from 1700 sq ft to a small 970 sq ft townhouse 5 years ago, your advice made sense. We didn't get rid of enough possessions so am currently on my second purge/decluttering. I agree that it's better to be ruthless about letting go of items and I don't miss the stuff that has gone.

[homebase]

Great video!! I can't believe you made 2 videos today, !! God job!!!

[susantodd]

Great advice! Very inspiring! I find one of the hardest parts of purging is letting go of those "potentials", things you might need someday, projects you had planned, or a box of pictures that will never go in an album. But once you decide to let go, the sense of freedom and relief is huge! And it opens up great new energy.

[oldmanjimh]

Vintage dining set was surely hard to get rid of but an obvious choice. Anything that is being saved to hand down to the children, should go to the children (now) even if they say they don't have the room. It is for them and they have to deal with finding room.

[alissonvonderlane]

Very sound advice! 💚 It's how I'm doing it, 1 space at a time! 😊