I volunteer at a charity thrift store. I remind myself every Tuesday that I have ENOUGH. It's a good reminder to not buy anymore.

Everything I own, owns a part of me. I am choosing wisely in my downsizing and simplification.

I'm 73, take care of my husband (dementia), house, car & lawn. Remodeling, updating & getting rid of stuff as a work in progress! Thank you for this motivating video🙏❤️😘

@kathryngehrke3922

4 жыл бұрын

Tammy, you do so much. Take care of yourself. Bless you, be well and safe.😷😐😃

@sixtyandme

4 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

I think the art of letting go is a delicate one. Making a mistake about clearing out items is our biggest fear. No one wants to face regret when it comes to sentimental items, photographs and collectables that may not be able to be replaced. My husband and I are clearing the garage. Although it is in much better shape now, we are still undecided about some of our things. I think it's simply a part of the process to go through that "I'm not sure yet" stage. You know what....it's ok.

She is so right. I am in the middle of it. Ugh. Lord give me strength!

@sweetesthawaiianprincess8086

3 ай бұрын

Amen!🙏

I love to declutter. I find having too much stuff, very stressful! Also, my kids don’t want any of it and I don’t want them to have to get rid of it after I’m gone in 20 or 30 years!

Less is more, right! Hate to think of all the time I’ve spent cleaning, sorting, organizing, storing, and moving our stuff. It’s overwhelming when you look back. I wish my older self could have spoken to my younger buying self! I think that it’s great that so many younger people are looking seriously at tiny living, minimalism, capsule wardrobes, etc. I agree that the pandemic had created a byproduct of lifestyle and excess re-evaluation, too. I do love changing small decor and with charity shops reopening I’m back to what I began a few years ago. I buy a few, usually $1 to $10 items I really love, but when I want to add something new, like navy accents this year, I donate the old purchases back to the same shop. No more packing away the old stuff! It satisfies my choice to freshen and change things up a bit. Also love shopping from my own home by switching out vases, colored candles, faux plants , etc to new locations. Love your topics and length of videos!

You have shared some excellent tips here. De-cluttering and downsizing begins in the mind and heart. When a person is ready to let go, they feel they can take action. Less stuff means less maintenance, life is lighter without possessions that do not serve a purpose but only burden us. Thank you :-)

It's so wonderful to see members of the older community encouraging a more minimal lifestyle! Thank you for encouraging the older generations!!!

@sixtyandme

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@kookietherapy9398

2 жыл бұрын

Off on a girney ... onto Goodwill

@sixtyandme

11 ай бұрын

From my own experience, I have found it to be so rewarding

U look so beautiful in pink and luv the necklace! I did home renovations 2 yrs ago and ruthessly got rid of everything no longer used - furniture clothing kitchenware appliances etc. It felt wonderful donated all of it to charity and made many people happy!

Hello, im struggling with needing to downsize/decluttering 40 yrs of stuff. I'm absolutely paralyzed . I'm up binge-watching videos at 2 a.m. I enjoy your videos. Love and light to you from Texas.

@sixtyandme

Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@brendadaly9898

10 ай бұрын

It's really hard work. You can do it! Be cheered that the longer it takes (took me @ 14 yrs with 3 kids that were into decluttering and a-- resistant husband--), the less likely to return to the old, crammed up lifestyle. My husband really likes the results.. I tried lots of approaches over the 14 yrs. Ex: for a year Tuesday mornings I decluttered clothes, bedding for 1 hour. I did Marie Kondo, Swedish death cleaning, cleaning one drawer at a time, decluttering by room, envisioning the space, re-finishing the floors-- refinishing the floors really got us to a good place. All methods had their use, at different times. We have changed, sold the house, gave away 3-4 rooms of furniture, and not returning, have no interest in returning, to the old lifestyle. Our oldest is definitely a minimalist. He saw the value, once he let go of his 600 comic books...:)

My coworker, Mr. Hoshino, would take pictures of every gift, card and photo that was given to him while he was at our company on an exchange program. It was the seventies, before we had digital photography. This rather amused me at the time, but now I see that he was 'remembering' everything. It is so much easier for us now! I love the scarf that he gave me, but it is not my color and I never wear it, so I am going to try photographing it so that I can keep the treasure, yet pass it on.

@l.8562

2 жыл бұрын

I have been photographing things I want to remember too. My 96 year old mom just passed and I photographed her home so I would remember the details of each room. I’m also downsizing at the same time in my home. A lot of emotions and physical work, but I keep on it.

My husband passed away 22 mos ago. He didn’t want to get rid of many things, so after he was gone, my grown children and grandchildren spent 2 weeks, while they were here for his memorial service, helping me throw out tons of stuff, get things put on consignment, and deal with endless things. I was so ready as all of the stuff had been weighing me down and I felt overwhelmed from all the things that I didn’t have the strength to clean or take care of. Back at Christmas time, my older son, d-i-l, and I found a beautiful house that was perfect for them which also had a darling granny flat on the property. I loved it and decided it was time to completely downsize by clearing out my house, doing lots of renovations and make my house ready for selling. After 6 mos we are just finishing the project this week. Our hope is that I can majorly help my son and his family purchase a nice home on a property that also has a guest house for me. I don’t have the motivation to clean and cook and care for a home. I’ll be very happy with a lovely little cottage with a fenced in yard for my doggies, and a little pretty garden. I really don’t want to live in a place where I don’t know anyone. I love family and so we are praying that the Lord will send a good strong buyer for my newly renovated house, and provide $$ so we can have something special together. You are so correct, my cupboards were packed full of so many things from my children’s childhoods. My closets were packed full of clothes I purchased over 30-42 yrs... so I threw away tons and tons. My kitchen was full of pots and pans and dishes and baking equipments of every sort... and I don’t have the strength to do all of those things any more. I cook very simply for myself and I’m content with much less. The tropical garden which my husband had spent endless years creating was beyond what I could keep up with, so my son scheduled tree trimmers to cut things down or thin them way back. He got rid of so many plants and simplified so much. The garden is still lovely, but now we can see the house that was previously hidden due to the jungle of plants. So much stuff everywhere. Yes it’s emotional to let it go, but I thank the Lord for the many blessings, and I pray that He will direct us to the next phase of life. I’m 74 yrs old and don’t want so much to take care of. My garage is full of the things I’m keeping and that seems to be more than enough.

@kathyteschner8586

4 жыл бұрын

Condolences on the loss of your husband, I lost my husband 31 years ago at 33, I am now 64. I was busy raising my five kids, it took me a few decades to get where you are. Your doing great, good luck in your new home!

@loriwyuk

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathyteschner8586 Hope you are having a wonderful life now!

@Cat-ik1wo

3 жыл бұрын

You are on the right track, and blessed in your present situation. I hope you get the right buyer n money for it. GOD BLESS!

@wendellmonster6179

3 жыл бұрын

My husband and I are in the same spot as you are now selling our home that we built 21 years ago and I had save all my children’s toys so we had to go through everything it’s causing me a lot of stress and I have to go to the hospital for a stress heart attack I’m doing better now but it is a long and hard process very emotional thank you for sharing your story and good luck with your new adventures in life

@heatherobrien7782

Жыл бұрын

Your new little cottage, dogs and pretty garden sound divine. Sending love and well done.

I started letting things go 2 years ago and it has been liberating and eye opening. The nicer things that I spent good money on I have been consigning and feel satisfied with the money I have earned from selling these items. I have also donated bags, and bags, and bags of stuff to charities and continue to do so. When I get the itch to purchase a new household item, I go into my closets and storage areas and usually find something very similar - money saved. One of the fun things about going through the boxes is finding treasures I forgot about like jewelry, or artwork, or a beautiful photograph, so I get the joy of rediscovery.

Hardest thing for me to do... awful how attached we are to things! Just things! They mean nothing to others. I kiss them good bye... and try to move on.

I had a really hard time letting go of anything. For all the reasons you mentioned. Before I realized it, the decision was taken out of my hands. We had a house fire and lost everything! It's a difficult thing to go through, but it sure made downsizing easier.

@andydogdixon1

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry. Best to your future 🌸

@kookietherapy9398

2 жыл бұрын

Believe me, using a match seems easier. Not minimizing your losses.

@shelleycharlesworth5177

Жыл бұрын

I too lost my home & all possessions when I was 60. Had good insurance and rebuilt a house in same location. I overbought and accumulated too much. Now I am 75 and need to downsize.

I used a very basic KonMari type decluttering -- it has worked very well. I had to do it twice, but purging stuff is getting easier. We have to clean up my Dad's stuff, it's all mildewy and ruined, it just can't be kept. But we are keeping some of the beautiful simple treasures that he has aquired. I love the wide open spaces. I've been at this for about 7 years now.

About 10 years ago our house burned down. We did lose a lot of treasures and "stuff". My art studio was gone I lost so much. We had to replace everything!!! Wiring, floors, windows, you get the idea. I need to get rid of clutter , I would do it much differently now. Oh, family, dog and cat all well and accounted for.

@sixtyandme

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

I’m on my decluttering journey and everytime I’m able to let go of things I feel so much better. It’s a slow journey but It’s definitely getting easier to let go. I’m planning on keeping the things I love or need and everything else can leave my home. Our donation centres and thrift stores have been closed so I joined a Buy Nothing group for my area on facebook. All you have to do is post photos on the group’s page and hopefully someone will want the items. So far I’ve been very successful so will be happy to continue. When you know the person will come by you just leave the items on your front porch so there’s no contact during these times.😊

Minimalism isn’t for everyone. Keep yours things clean and organized, but they make your home comfy and cozy.

@eleanoratrainor

3 жыл бұрын

I agree Anne. I’m uncomfortable with starkness. I appreciate art, textures of different fabrics, nature’s collectibles and love comfortable bedding . During the summer, vegetables and fruit from the garden are in the kitchen and flowers in most rooms of my home. Organizing, cleaning and minimizing have always been a part of my life ...minimalism is not for me and I’m ok with those who choose a monastic or ashram look to their living environment and believe they can live life more fully without things . I believe we can have balanced lives by feeling blessed, grateful, sharing and relating to others. In our lives we have infinite possibilities to live out dreams we want to experience.

So happy I stumbled across your channel. As a 2x beast cancer survivor, I am always looking for skincare I can use that is safe. Thank you!

That little flower arrangement behind you is so sweet. Good colors to be in your picture while you video!!

Very helpful, Margaret..thank you! I've moved twice since 2012, but, that first move was the worst. I'd lived in the same house for 25 years; my kids grew up, and left home, from there. It was painful, and although I donated and discarded so much, I still left a few things behind. I had to move pretty much by myself, and it was very emotional. There was a ton of memories there. So, in conclusion, I'll say that less IS more; our kids won't want our "stuff" when we're no longer here. It's a good time now to let go of those things which no longer serve us. Be blessed; stay safe and well! Rosemarie xo

@tomjones2157

4 жыл бұрын

But some kids DO want the stuff. My grandma decluttered all her stuff and didn't offer anything to the family...its like a hole in our hearts. Same thing happened to my father.

Nice encouragement Margaret ! I enjoy your talks!

Lovely in Pink, Margaret ! Great and timely video - Thank You :) Be Blessed

I like your method, Margaret, of leaving us with a question that we have the choice of replying to or maybe just mulling it over for ourselves.

I started last year. Yes, it’s liberating!

@susanmarie2231

3 жыл бұрын

I find it liberating as well and remarkably emotionally draining as I go through the process.

I am so glad I found this site. I am given the courage to continue downsizing. It is a very difficult process but I realize if zI don’t disperse of my belongings in my own way that upon my death my things would probably just be thrown in a dumpster.

Thank you for your video Margaret. I agree it's a wonderful feeling letting go of "the stuff", and by doing so we never know what we've opened the space to! I'm all for "less is more".

I've been waiting for the charity shops to open for accepting my boxes. I'm tired of things falling out of my cupboards. You look so pretty today.😍

@rolandsmithgmailcom

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Karen, how're you doing?

I found I have been storing “memory items” for my children about our shared past and I have been finding they are not nearly as invested in this effort as I have been: LESSON=let that stuff go.

Thank you Margaret for inspiring me to clean out my coat closet. There were coats in there that haven’t been worn in 40 years and we’re moved to a new house 15 years ago. There were dresses purchased for cruises 20 years ago. What a freeing feeling to get rid of things and will be donated to Salvation Army where someone else can use them. I love your channel. BTW I am 68 years young and retired with a husband of 47 years. I have 3 daughters, 4 granddaughters 9 months to 20 years and a wonderful grandson 10.

Hi Margaret, thank you for this timely video. You shared some great ideas and motivation. I’m ready to start letting go of a lot of things, but I’m completely overwhelmed by the amount of “stuff”. It’s physically exhausting, and painful, to actually do the work, in addition to the mental exhaustion of decision making. I have a hard time starting a project and not finishing it. So that’s where I am. BTW you look especially radiant and beautiful today!

@carolynchristiansen9573

3 жыл бұрын

Do a bunch of small projects, rather than overwhelming yourself with a big project like "I'm going to clear out the garage this weekend." Sometimes, I just challenge myself to clean out 1 small drawer, or a shelf, or a corner of a room. I find if I break it down into many small projects I feel motivated by all the small accomplishments.

@carolynchristiansen9573

3 жыл бұрын

P.S. It is physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. When I feel overwhelmed, I take a break and walk away for a few days. Good luck to you.

@rolandsmithgmailcom

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Gina, how're you doing? You just have to take it easy, OK?

Margaret I just want you to know how much I enjoy watching your videos. ❤️💐

@sixtyandme

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

Great ideas!! Thank you.. also that necklace is fabulous!!

Mahalo Margaret!! Necessary advice!! Aloha, mililani😘

Joshua Becker is an amazing inspiration on making life more precious👍

I think I’m two years in on this decluttering situation. Most of everything I have isn’t even worth keeping but it never occurred to me to throw it away while I was accumulating it.

I also take photos and somehow label them with the source of the item, maybe a date, etc. so if my daughters want any of these family heirlooms, they will know the history behind it.

I have recently been interested in the Death Clearing concept. (This would be a good topic for discussion) There are many horror stories of people having to clear out their parents' homes after they pass. Whatever I can't seem to get rid of, my kids/grandkids will have to deal with.. Why put a more difficult chore then necessary onto them by keeping a lot of unnecessary stuff? I've asked them if there's anything of mine they'd like to have and given it to them right then. I've started looking at my things differently and asking myself the question of 'how much does one person really need?' I've also gotten the 'final' important papers sorted and easy for them to get to.

Love your pink 💖and the beads ! Good advice here !

Love you're videos. You have me motivated now. Thank you.

@sixtyandme

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I'm in the middle of this now and also needing to maximize the space in the new home, which previous owners didn't do in their closets, cabinets, etc. I'm finding a lot of wasted space due to design. I'll be highlighting some tips and changes on upcoming videos. Also figured out how to get rid of the former owner's cigarette smell in the garage! 😵

Dawn from the Minimal Mom and Dana K White helped me get started in decluttering. It's been 6 months and I'm now reaping the benefits. I'm 60 yrs old and need my home to be simple to keep clean and organized. It's a work in progress now but easier to keep going.

Thank you 🙏🏼 Just lovely 💓

You have helped me very much ❤️😍❤️😍

i'm 80 and haven't even started. I have tasteful clutter! i enjoy your vids.

@sweetesthawaiianprincess8086

3 ай бұрын

Me too- not like the tv show on hoarders. I have designer clothes and very good ‘things ‘ too. However I don’t have room in my condo and as Storage units are pricey - I’m emptying a floor to ceiling unit now. And yes, it is difficult because of memories and emotions as video points out. 😮

I am giving things to my children right now, that they were going to get when I croak. For the very sentimental things, I took a picture. In a sense I still have it all. It's amazing how much you can fit in a flash drive.

I've basically stopped buying anything I don't need, because I have enough and because with RA it hurts to shop. I have purged everything I don't need, love or admire. Surprisingly I spend less having groceries delivered because it's easy to stock up and the 20% tip to good shoppers is a pleasure to give. I boycott amazon, but free delivery from many others on things like coffee and soap make my life much easier. Cheers, MM!

@maryjo8882

Жыл бұрын

Your comment on Amazon caught my eye. I too do not buy from Amazon unless It is something I really need and I can't find it anywhere else and those times are very rare.

I just found your LOVELY CHANNEL! I started a channel at 68 one year ago. I know that is late but I did it any way! Love you! Are you Swiss?

Lovely pink dress and wise advice. Bravo! 👍👏👏💯💯

@sixtyandme

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

My husband died 3 months ago. I have a large 4 bedroom house with a basement full of stuff. It is really weighing me down but due to poor health I can't go through things myself. My kids helped when my husband got sick, but things have been difficult between us since he died. I have to hire someone to help me and I just don't have the money to do that. I definitely want to move out of this house and into a senior living condo but I feel like I am stuck. Every time I go through my husband's things I just sob. He was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer out of the blue and 3 weeks later he was gone. I haven't been able to come to terms with his death, how can I let things go when I'm still such a mess over his illness and death?

@javelinaflips-annie5000

3 жыл бұрын

Kathy I am sorry for your loss and what you have to deal with by yourself while grieving. I hope things get better for you and you can downsize and move on when the time comes. Be easy on yourself and take good care. Anne in AZ 🤗

@kathygoodman6159

3 жыл бұрын

@@javelinaflips-annie5000 Thank you so much. I have put a down payment on a condo and I'm trying to move before my heart surgery on Dec. 17. I will be near my daughter and her family, but I'm having so much trouble letting go of the house where my husband died. I really feel him here with me and I feel like it's going to be the last goodbye. I know that's not the case, but unfortunately that is what I'm feeling.

@nancyinthegarden3160

3 жыл бұрын

Im sorry for your loss and want you to know there are grieving fouls you can go to talk about your loss and suffering. This is still a new occurrence to struggle through and hope you find comfort in knowing yes your husband will be with you until you tell him it’s ok to go on. I know you stated that you were going to get surgery in Dec. I do hope you’re receiving help and recovering well. If you could find something to barter with a friend to in exchange for helping you. Also maybe your church would help you so they could take the extra things for those without. I hope this helps. Let us know how you are doing. God Bless You in your journey. May you find strength to rebuild your life again

My wife and I have been going to a lot of estate sales, partly for entertainment. Been seeing many collections, often a huge quantity of objects. I've wondered what they do with all the unsold items, as we often go on the last day of a sale and the homes are still packed. This stuff isn't necessarily garbage, but way more supply than demand. I'm thinking some of these estates were former Ebay dealers, as there is shelving with items stocked like a store, and a large inventory. I personally am on the fence about wanting things and wanting to downsize, given I'm now age 62.

Lovely in pink This virus has really shown you what you need which is much less than we thought x

I started downsizing over a year ago. Yes, that seems a long time but I felt that what I was parting/passing on/throwing away had to be thought about. For instance, I still had my wedding dress from my first marriage back in 1973, since then I have been divorced, married and divorced again but am now with the love of my life and approaching our 22nd anniversary. Then after some research, I found a Charity that turns wedding gowns into little outfits for babies born sleeping, so my wedding gown went to them, I know that my own Mother would have been delighted. Once I made that decision, the rest was easy and I am thrilled that we have an empty attic. All further decluttering after that decision was made was really simple. I managed to unearth and dispose of greetings cards at the weekend that had held onto for years. Once you get going, it becomes easier cupboard by cupboard and box by box. One question for anyone is do you keep record cassettes? 👍😀

@kathleenhill5838

3 жыл бұрын

It took me a long time to finally get rid of my dress also so I can relate. The greeting card mountain is going next. Good luck to you.

@ronnieking3848

2 жыл бұрын

Because I love media...I still have VCR, tape recorder and CDs etc. And my children love albums so that stuff will not go away. I do have to downsize my books and collectibles though.

I turned 70 last month, we have decluttered 3 times from our house to Condo 2000 square feet and then everything in storage for 2 years and now in 1250 square feet Condo, and I wish I could get rid of more it feels so good just to have the things I really love and the other stuff is be gone. I remember bringing everything out when we were downsizing from our house I called our adult kids to either take their stuff and definitely take some of my treasures to there homes, when in they declared Mom why have you been keeping all this junk ?? Ok fair enough they did take there Cabbage Patch dolls and one took the 100-year-old Spinning Wheel from the family in Finland I was grateful for that . Less is better for me now but it was definitely a process.

@madhatter909

4 жыл бұрын

nothing left in storage???

@papermason

4 жыл бұрын

I've got stuff from family in Finland too.

Great advice. I really like your necklace 😊

❤️ Thanks!!

Just thanks!

I'm not yet sixty but your videos have been inspiring me to continuously downsize. Thank you 😊

@sixtyandme

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. Happy to have you here.

Inspiring video, Margaret! Thank you. Most of my "stuff" that I need to deal with is family furniture and the like. It's hard to let go . . .

@sixtyandme

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@rolandsmithgmailcom

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Stephanie, how're you doing?

Thanks for this wonderful video. I am 52 I am starting out. I’m still in the stage of keeping and letting go a few. Overwhelming 😅

@sixtyandme

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Hello Margaret, you look pretty in pink. Every time I buy something new, I get rid of something old to make space in my closet.

@sixtyandme

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

Thank you Margaret

Thank you!

@sixtyandme

Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Excellent! And you really look pretty in pink.

@sixtyandme

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

But it is so emotional for me.

I recently retired a little over 3 months ago. Initially I was busy with family stuff but now there is time to stop and reflect, purge and declutter. I find that I am having difficulty getting rid of supplies I collected while I was a Speech Pathologist for 40+ years. I guess I need to go through the process of finding my other self and not my working self before I can let go of these items. I’m sure it will take a while but I’m impatient. Any advice would be appreciated!!!

55 and starting to declutter. I would love to live in a home that looks like a hotel room. At the moment I live in a large house which is packed with useless stuff and it annoys me so much. But each time I start decluttering and want to throw things out I get the silly feeling, I may need this later 😢 Of course I know I will not, but its hard to outplay the brain and this as well us sooooo annoying ... 😅

Hi Margaret l am an impulsive shopper but of late I'm in the process of living life feather light Thanks for the wonderful video Kerala India Thiruvananthapuram 😃😃😃

In my opinion, the hardest thing is giving up some of the things from relatives that aren’t here anymore . Of course I will not give up the photos that are important, I will organize them but I’ve learned throughout photos that people have just taken of plants or palm trees of their trip but have no people in them. And of course I’m referring to the old photos not the digital photos I find it hard to even give up some of their clothes because of memories but I decided just to keep all of them for a while and then later look at them and give some of them away and take photos of them and then keep just one or two

@ber1779

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen people take a passed loved one’s shirt and make a pillow to hold and get rid of the rest. The shirt is like they’re there.

@jennywren8937

9 ай бұрын

I love my photo albums, my books, everything! Never feel guilty about keeping things you enjoy. I've never had clutter around, but spent a lifetime creating my surroundings, a reward for a lifetime of hard work. No sterile minimalism for me.

I am making little keepsake boxes that are hung on the wall for my kids and grandkids. I have been selling, trashing and donating. I'm 53 and very scared 9f the future because of arthritis.

Good morning Margaret I downsized 5 years ago. Sold my 1700 sq ft house to my 850 sq ft apt...best thing I've ever done, it's very freeing! I am struggling with letting go of old letters from grandparents, parents and friends and family from the past. How do I let go of these? I know when I'm gone and my kids go through all these boxe's of my memories, they're just going to be tossed out. What can you tell me that will make me feel better about letting go? Thank you for all the wonderful advice in your videos!

@carolefox6553

4 жыл бұрын

Letters are family history. If any of your kids are interested in it, they will be thankful you kept the letters. If they aren't interested now, they may change over time, because ancestry has become a popular topic. If not, it doesn't matter. You can still enjoy them now. And, if you have the time and energy, you might want to consider using them to write your 'family story'.

@jillblack4124

4 жыл бұрын

Digitize them or keep them just as they are :)

@darlenezeh8145

4 жыл бұрын

Can scan all the photos and letters onto a disc. Give the kids one to keep and look up family history .

Your "memories to the heart" that mean if one has tons of pictures - those toys of the kids (who now in their 40's) just let go??It makes sense - for I can put all in organized boxes and when I go then what happens? Kids have to finally give to the trash man? If trash photos (I have most on CD's ) just throw out? If that is what you meant "keep memories to the heart". makes sense, right for after all 100 years from now maybe only one photo will even survive?

Here's a really progressive suggestion to maybe "get the jump" on downsizing the night before. Check out youtube's Jason Stephenson meditation for sleep wherein he actually soothingly states within the course of the meditation for us to "let go". For me, this has been a great help for sound sleep and also a great meditation for mental effectiveness.

Your a sweet lady, with interesting tips n points. Delivered in a calm n soothing manner. Enjoyable!

@sixtyandme

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I put memory items in a photo binder.

Make it easy by taking a picture of treasured item or photo before you let it go. There's lots of room in "the cloud" for all your memories :)

i think older women often use too much face powder..dewy and glowy is much better ..powder makes us look dull and dead

I’m doing pretty good I’m at probably a nine on a scale from 1 to 10 so I give myself a pat on the back and I’m proud of myself but it’s so hard I have my moments now and I’m trying to figure out how to transition my cat Angelo from one home to another any tips that you can give me would greatly be appreciated because I don’t want him to be stressed he has seizures and he’s a very loving cat but he’s very sensitive also thank you Sue

1940s/50s vintage jewelry that belong to four Aunts and my Mother. A Christmas jewelry 🌲 tree, I have created this Christmas decorated with all this jewelry dozens and dozens and dozens of lovely pieces on a white Christmas tree with white lights! It’s beautiful. I call it my “honor tree”. After Christmas all of the jewelry will be given away. I’m letting go❤️

@sixtyandme

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

What is an example of the memory simplification of, say ... a box of kids drawings or old holiday cards? :)

@Refreshing_Words

2 жыл бұрын

I’d say toss old holiday cards and pick the top ten kids drawings and put them in a memory book or box. I have a small box for each child that contains tiny mementoes rom their childhood through the years. Some artwork, a cheer bow, one or two sports medals, etc.

Josh Becker is my step sister's husband. He has some good ideas. Check it out!

I recently (on top of the covid-19 horror) lost my husband. Not unexpected but emotionally draining non the less. I had, before his death, begun to weed out some extraneous items in my life but with his passing and the isolating, it accelerated the process. And on top of that, we had begun preparations to remodel our home...well I am now living in a rented home while renovations are being done. Good and bad, many things are being discarded and lots of much needed organization is being done. A triple whammy, that's how things go sometimes, such is life.

Help, I have a lot of jewelry from my mom. She passed away about 16 years ago. It's not expensive things, I have no real attachment to them. I feel guilty getting rid of the. Any suggestions?

@kathleenhill5838

3 жыл бұрын

I lost my mom 2 months ago and she also had quite a it of jewelry also. I kept a handful of special pieces and said farewell to the rest. Be kind to yourself- that stuff she chose to carry through life, don't let it be your burden. Good luck in your declutter.

I am having an absolutely terrible time deciding to part with things. I wish I could take them with me when I go. The photos, momentos, and artwork are the things I care about. The thought of still being alive without these things, which I can see every day, makes a lump in my throat. It also cast a doom over my existence, just knowing I am preparing for death. It does not help being a Taurus..... we hate change. Anyway, I am trying to come to terms with this, as I recently turned 76 and health is going downhill, I think. Always love your videos and readers' comments.

I am 65 next month be 66 struggling with it

@glynnorthwood1791

4 жыл бұрын

Same age ... same problem. Where to start parting with the memories?

@madhatter909

4 жыл бұрын

@@glynnorthwood1791 don't, take pictures and videos. Once the library opens up I'm going to start scanning papers.

@jessicalatorraca8507

3 жыл бұрын

@@glynnorthwood1791 Best advice I’ve heard - How does it make you feel? Also, envision what you REALLY want to use that space for. Finally, as Glyn so sweetly pointed out, The memories live in our ❤️’s! 🙂 It’s true. A photo scrapbook with a few personal written memories might be nice for you & friends and family. Always, always - make room for new life! Wishing you the best 💕

@jessicalatorraca8507

3 жыл бұрын

P.S. These are the things I always tell myself! 😄 🌈

I love your necklace....where did you find it? Love! Thx

@sixtyandme

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there - I make my own necklaces :-)

Where can get one those necklaces.

@sixtyandme

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dixie I make my own necklaces so not for sale :-)

Throw out all your stuff, but buy these cards that are back in stock in our shoppe?

Hundreds of books from a charity store

I am having a terrible time letting go of our family home. It is so big and I love it but I just can’t take care of it anymore. My husband has been ready to downsize for years. We have 4 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths, 2 acres and an inground pool. I have 3 compressed vertebrae and I am in a lot of back pain. Our boys are grown and I just need to let go. Having a horrible time. Any suggestions?

@madhatter909

4 жыл бұрын

Vicky Wright, as someone above said have your kids come over first. Then hire a professional organizer who will help you make decisions. Then hire an auctioneer to make some money and help you finish getting rid of stuff. Your husband will love you!!! Not that he doesn't already.

Stop saying “throw away”. Anyone with decent values wants to donate or recycle-not just add to the human waste pile. Some things truly are trash. Most can be donated or recycled

@sixtyandme

11 ай бұрын

How about a broken blender or coffee machine? Or a broken mirror? There are some things that cannot be donated or recycled