I downsized and gave my things to goodwill. small town no other resale stores in my town.

Keep. I’m tired of monuments getting torn down. Keep it up. Discuss that period of history. I’m tired of nihilistic brats tearing something down to erase history.

Great video. Most downsizing videos don’t discuss the emotional component. I’m not retiring, I’m only 40, but I have been widowed and I know it’s going to be emotionally hard to downsize my home and move into a little apartment in a new place. I hope I am prepared! ☮️

If you still have a china cabinet full of random items, you haven't really downsized.

Number one: health, both mental and physical.

Good Strong Basic advice and delivered in a caring manner

Looks like you should have taken your own advice and down sized that outdated hutch and all that glass ware you obviously don't use. Along with the clutter of things on the top and middle of the hutch... The music is too distracting.

You are so spot on. I don't live in the US but I do watch a lot of US videos about food and the pharmaceutical industry. It genuinely frightens me how things are and have been for so long.

Good practical tips! Thank you.

Thank you-

Do as I say,not as I do.

Thank you for sharing. Addiction is a journey to say the least, and ridding oneself from addiction is the real reward.

The music didn't bother me. I could hear you very well.🌻

No We want to surprise the kids with hey we moving to WHERE IS THE FARTHEST! 😂

Enjoyed the video which got me thinking. I'm going to downsize in the near future and your emphasis on time management being as important as money was something I haven't thought of enough. Also, btw, I like music in videos because it's a more upbeat energy. I guess some commenters didn't but I could hear you just fine and enjoyed the pleasant tone of this. :)

Darn, why do people feed the need to put in background music when they have narration in a video. It drives me nuts!

Your tips are great. Leaving a place you've lived in for so long is really hard to think about. I'm about to start the process. I thought I would never have to move, but the property taxes just keep going up to insane levels.

Have a cabinet just like yours! Am down to a unit! Have enough trouble adjusting to a smaller bed so more thinking and planning the better!

Decluttering itself is hard to do. I suggest starting very early in the decision making process and doing it for 20 minutes at a time. It can be exhausting. But here is the most important tip, KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING TO DONATE THINGS. Have a box or bag labeled with the charity, church, etc. check with them to find out if and what items they take. Taking boxes of food items to a food pantry only to be told they don’t take expired items, period, is frustrating. You know that it is a suggested date on a tinned item but they refuse. What to do with it now? Take some of this anxiety and frustration out of the picture early, do your research. My hospice has a store but they don’t take children’s things. My Habitat for Humanity store will come and pick up furniture, in good condition. Make appointments, have the item, cleaned up,ready to be picked up. If family members say they want something make a firm date for them to pick it up. I had one friend that ran into problems with an adult child that wanted an item but never managed to pick it up. Finally they wanted it mailed. The cost was more than the item ever was. She said no and gave the item away. Bitter feelings as a result. Try to avoid these additional problems, making any kind of move is extremely stressful. Be kind to YOURSELF. Trust me when I say that dealing with your own health and mental welfare in a move is really only going to come from you.

Im functioning right now

Excellent!!!!

If that is your China cabinet, you haven't downsized much, it is full of glasses and small stuff.

We started dejunking and decluttering two months ago. Multiple trips to donate and just had a big garage sale, and we're still not finished! It's taking longer than we thought since we're older and slower and have lived in this house for 22 years. I can now see that preparing to move to a smaller home, in a different state, will probably take 6-9 months of work.

the music loud enough to be distracting and to get in the way of understanding what you're saying. too bad.

So you are telling everyone about your failures ? Do you need validation ? Poor you .

I do estate sales, and I would like to share my best ideas: Do not throw anything away. At this point you only need to be concerned about what you're keeping. Do not donate items or give them away. Don't clean or arrange , leave everything as it sits. Believe it or not, all that junk is cash for your future. Rent a pod or storage unit and pack up all the items you want to keep and put them into storage. You can do the packing or hire someone to come in, pack and place the items in the pod for you if you need assistance. Find yourself a new place to live and have the pod moved there or put into storage, Hire someone to do an estate sale at your home. Most of the sales that we hold involve downsizing to a smaller place. you can interview several if you like. Usually they work on commission. But the most important thing is do they know prices. You want your items sold for the best amount you can get so to me that is more important than the commission they will charge you. You do not pay them,. They work on a commission, which is based on how much time and work it will take to hold the sale at your home. It is way more work than you think so don't try to do it yourself, You have enough on your plate already. Also, I disagree about the home being a family asset. The owners of the home are the people listed on the deed. It is theirs to do with as they wish and if it needs to be sold, for your well-being then do not let anyone talk you out of it. you will be making some difficult decisions, hold firm. The proceeds from your home may very well represent all the money you have to support yourself for the rest of your life. You will need every Penny of it.

Two months out from starting retirement. Right now I just hope to survive the first year.....working was easier. The aches and pains are there, they just arent physical anymore after no longer working 10 and 12 hr. days. I think I just needed to rest a bit.

Deam, nice video bro.

Bringing up Earl Nightengale A pioneer in listening to encouraging messages via cassette tapes in the 80’s. Thanks for your video

Thanks for your kind thoughts and great insights

That curio cabinet with all of that glassware in it would have been high on my list to declutter as I've never really collected those items. I know people with multiple curio cabinets and hutches filled with china, stemware, crystal and collectibles. All of that is very pretty but a pain to move and it takes up space. Of course, if you have room for it in your downsized home and it's important to you, it would make sense to keep it!

This video is fantastic! Positive thinking truly has the power to transform our lives. Casey Turton does an amazing job debunking common myths surrounding positive thinking and offers practical advice on how to incorporate it into our daily lives. I feel so inspired and motivated after watching this. Thank you for sharing these valuable insights!

This reasonated with me ! Overreacting to situations. I meditate but don’t practice mindfulness on a reg basis. I will be more self aware now of the need to put that into practice. Thank you .

I have been drinking Kombucha as a alcohol replacement

Good advice.

Wish I had seen this BEFORE I downsized to a Senior community. Took me almost two years to adjust. Although it’s a safe place, the people are not friendly and I’ve only seen the inside of one other apartment in three years. People will say hello to you in the halls, but that’s it! In reality, although there are many activities, it’s really a nursing home in disguise! Four to six people die every month! In January our “rent “ is going up 10%

You aren't getting younger. Plan to give up items that suited a younger you. Keep what you use now. You can buy something that an older you will want.

My husband and I started sorting and packing a year before we downsized.

Thanks. It's a journey! Patience.

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Your examples for gratitude affirmations were helpful and made me smile. Thank you. It's really hard to think of any for myself when I'm feeling my lowest...

I don't trust people and that's downfall. I trust my hounds and that's about it.

3:24 I am grateful to God that he brought Gracie into my life. Gracie is my hound. Gracie and Bert were together for about a year.

I do ruminate about my life and how I failed. "My failings," are what I call them.

It's very odd for me. I didn't start drinking heavily until my dog died.

I drink when I'm bored. I have no social connections. I have more money than I can spend. I collected whisky before I became an alcoholic. I started drinking when I was 50yo. I drink way too much and am drinking now. Scotch. I like the taste of it.

Maybe you could help me.

Thank you, I needed to see your video. Ive been very aggravated and frustrated lately. I'm so tired. 🥺😞

Thank you sir. I’m about to move myself and your talk about the emotional side of this was important & helpful.

You are the best 😙