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Downsizing, To Move or Not to Move? That is the Question

Aging Well | Last Active: Mar 23 9:13pm | Replies (473)

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Thank you. I took the advice of many “organizing” books and only kept what I loved from prior homes. Shedding the rest in itself was quite liberating and I’m happy that others are using what I no longer need. It was fun using furnishings and accessories differently than they had been in the past.

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I had the same experience. I thought I’d feel sad and overwhelmed at losing so many of my treasures but it was actually therapeutic. There are a couple of regrets over things I let go of but I had no time to think as our house sold in two days. We had to vacate quickly. If you are considering a move, be prepared in case the same happens to you. However, overall I am happy with my decisions. Keeping only things I truly value gave me a new appreciation for them. Redecorating provided me with the opportunity to showcase them in a new environment and appreciate them all over again. It’s been both rewarding and uplifting!