Downsizing
DOWNSIZING & RIGHTSIZING
Millions of Americans are embracing or beginning to embrace the idea of downsizing or rightsizing. Americans are taking a collective pause to question and examine how we are living, and if our lives are bringing us joy.
The Minimalism Movement is all about living with less…including less financial burdens such as debt and unnecessary expenses is trending like never before. The Minimalism Lifestyle is a commitment to living life based on experiences rather than worldly possessions.
True Empathy and Knowledge Comes from Personal Experience
Recently, Karen and her husband made the choice to downsize. As a realtor, Karen has helped many people do the same, but there was several unique and helpful revelations that she discovered while going through it herself. It’s true what they say, “personal experience is the best teacher!”
- What is Rightsizing?
The Conscious Choice to Create a Lifestyle That Will Bring You Contentment, Peace And Joy.
- How Do I Begin to Wrap My Head Around What I Want?
Sometimes is best to begin with what you don’t want. Here are examples of multiple wants and don’t wants you can walk through.
Lifestyle
“We want zero yard to take care of.”
“We want to be in a neighborhood with no restrictions or age limits.”
“We want a community of people that are of a similar age.”
“We find it more interesting of living around people of all different age groups.”
“We want walkability.”
“We don’t want to be in a neighborhood with children.”
“We don’t want to be next to people.”
“We really want our amenities like pool, tennis, golf.”
“We prefer not to pay for additional amenities as part of our neighborhood.”
Financial
“We want to cut our mortgage in half.”
“We want to have no mortgage.”
“We don’t mind paying association fees to belong to part of a neighborhood.”
“We would love to be able to rent a mountain or beach property for a month a time.”
The more specific you can be with what you want to happen, the easier it is to find the perfect fit. You will be literally manifesting your future.
- What Are the Negative Perceptions Associated with Downsizing?
Downsizing can have a negative connotation, and make you feel solely like you are “stepping down” or “settling for less”. This is simply not true. Many people are downsizing today by choice and not necessity.
- What Type of Mental Preparation Comes With Downsizing and Rightsizing?
As we have said, downsizing/rightsizing may come with some connotations that are not positive. So it’s important to challenge some of the pre-conceived notions, and really unpack some of your own beliefs that could be standing in your way.
- What Are the Most Common Fears Associated with Downsizing?
Fear of Being Judged by Others
Caring about what people think can be a deterrent to doing what is best for you. That’s a shame, but it can also be a reality.
Fear of Feeling Like You’ve Settled
We are a “want it now” society. We can also be a “want it all” society. The caveat is don’t confuse wanting it all with having it all. All is the operative word here, and you will need to unpack what “all” is for you.
Four-Part Blog Series on Downsizing
Downsizing & Rightsizing (Part 1 of 4)
Downsizing or Rightsizing (the term now more commonly used) is something that many homeowners have already or will soon think about. In fact, millions of Americans are approaching retirement and this group of “empty nesters” are entertaining the concept and making the move every single day.
Downsizing & Rightsizing (Part 2 of 4)
Downsizing can have a negative connotation, and make you feel solely like you are “stepping down” or “settling for less”. This is simply not true. Many people are downsizing today by choice and not by necessity.
Downsizing & Rightsizing (Part 3 of 4)
What Will Bring You Contentment, Peace and Joy?
You’ve made a decision to Downsize or Rightsize.
You’ve decided to let go of the expectations of others and redefine where you live and how you live.
Downsizing & Rightsizing (Part 4 of 4)
As we have been exploring in this blog series on Downsizing and Rightsizing, today there are a wide variety of reasons as to why people are making their move. Once you have gotten through any mental obstacles that may come along once you decide to downsize or right size, you start to wrap your head around the physical.
