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What will your family inherit—memories or mess?
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Hey Reader, I posted this quote to social today. It's one that really hits home for me. Several years ago, we helped Steve’s parents downsize by 75% and move into assisted living. It was a gift and an honor to help them move. We enjoyed many dinners of pineapple fried rice together. But I also know how hard this is because I’ve talked with families who have lived it. Some of them spent years sorting through what was left behind. Everything you own will be someone else’s responsibility. And chances are, they won’t have the time, energy, or understanding of your wishes to do it well. With my in-laws, the most important factor was that we had the time to do the work. It required a year of thousands of decisions
My friends, this work is not for the faint of heart and it's not quick. (Even if you're not moving.) It’s best done before a health crisis… before life gets harder or mobility fades a bit (as it does for all of us). Because if you don’t do the work, someone else will have to. I know this isn’t easy to hear. But it’s not about guilt—it’s about choice. You get to decide what kind of legacy you leave behind. And how much you want your family to carry, or not carry, when the time comes. If you're ready to begin, here’s where I recommend starting:
You don’t have to do it all. You just have to start. Where will you begin today? With you, PS....Here's a boost of encouragement to help you get started. |
Simply Enough by Amy Slenker-Smith
I help busy women free themselves from clutter, create an organized home, and reclaim hours in their day. Let's kickstart your decluttering and create a home you love. Sign up here!
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Hey Reader, One of the things I remind my clients often is this: When you bring down the volume in a space, it has a way of organizing itself. What’s left is the stuff you want, need, and use. That’s when creating systems gets easy—because you’re not organizing clutter. You’re creating clarity and sanity. And the habits you create from there? That’s what makes it stick. I just shared a new video all about this idea and how you can start making it work in your own home. You can watch it here:...