The downsizing mindset isn’t just about moving to a smaller home or getting rid of clutter. It’s a lifestyle that creates a habit of routinely shedding excess weight from your life.

If you’re feeling heaviness and overwhelm, embracing a downsizing approach to life may serve as an act of personal liberation. Detaching from possessions often frees up time, money, and energy for what really matters. It may also release you from the societal pressure to constantly accumulate more.

A downsizing mindset quietly trades excess for ease and distraction for depth. On today’s show podcaster and organizer Tracy Hoth suggests simple routines to usher in the downsizing mindset, whether you’re planning to move in the near future or not.

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[5:00] Not downsizing anytime soon? That's A-OK! Here are two things you should be doing now anyway

[10;30] If you're feeling the urge to save items for your children, keep this in mind

[16:00] Revisiting the kids' artwork and awards conundrum. How much should we be keeping?

[25:00] If you've got loads of "unmade decisions" in your home, here's one thing you can do right now

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