From A Woman's Perspective: January 25th, 2025 "30-Day Decluttering Challenge"

30-Day Decluttering Challenge

Good morning, Marilyn! Sometimes the hardest part of starting a new challenge is the starting. We get overwhelmed, either by the complexity of the task at hand or by I don’t know what the fuck that that the amount of effort we think it will take. It’s especially hard when we’re trying to start a task we think we should do, rather than really want to do. So instead of starting, we stall. 

This is such a familiar scenario with my downsizing clients who are trying to declutter their homes that I developed a sure-fire strategy to overcome the overwhelm called, “The 30-Day Decluttering Challenge.”

Here’s how it works:

When you register at smartrealtysolution.com you’ll start receiving an email each day that contains a task, professional tips, as well as inspirational quotes. We’ll even send you a printable tracker sheet so you can see your progress. 

This was specifically designed to help you start. The tasks are manageable and should take you around half an hour. For example, the first task is to declutter your front hall closet. And by declutter, I mean sort through the items you need and use, and toss or donate the rest. And by items you need and use, I mean literally use, not “some day” use. When I did this exercise, I realized that we had a total of 8 umbrellas of various sizes. Who needs and uses EIGHT umbrellas? I pared it down to two travel umbrellas and two full-size umbrellas, added the others to the donation bag I started. The purpose of this exercise is not to merely tidy up, but to reduce the overall number of items you are caretaker over. 

Next, I continued sorting and purging the gloves, hats and scarves. Oh my, the scarves! Don’t get me started on the scarves. 

So you get the idea: a manageable task with some built-in accountability, on a timeline of your own choosing. Not sure where to start? This will help. Not sure what to do next? This will help. Because at SMART Realty Solutions we are all about helping people achieve their long-term real estate goals. Some of our listeners know that downsizing their home is in the future, and I can tell you from experience that starting on decluttering now will help you immeasurably then, whenever that may be. 

“The 30-Day Decluttering Challenge” is just one of many resources for downsizers you’ll find on our website, smartrealtysolution.com. We have workbooks for our workshops there, with titles like:

• The Decluttering Battle Plan
• Best Renovations for Return on Investment
• Downsizing Done Right
• Staging Secrets on a Shoestring Budget
• Condo Considerations

We also offer a wide range of downsizing consultation services, all free of cost or obligation. Are you wondering what to keep and what to purge in preparation for a move? Or what home improvements will have the biggest payoff at sale time? Or property options that aren’t a small, boxy condo? You’ve got questions, and I’ve got answers! Our team at SMART Realty Solutions works with dozens of downsizers each year, and we know that you’ve never done this before, but we have. 

Our name, SMART Realty Solutions is your promise. It’s an acronym that stands for having the STRATEGY, MARKETING, ATTITUDE, RESOURCES and TEAM to reduce the work and worry of a downsizing move. 

Reach out to me, Sharon Parenteau, at 416-460-5636 for more information, or visit our website smartrealtysolution.com to get started. 

That’s it for me, Marilyn. These have been your SMART Realty Solutions for today.

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