Downsize to a Richer, Happier Life
What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.
This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with decluttering expert Peter Walsh.
When helping people to declutter, Peter never starts by focusing on the stuff itself. Every item in your home has a story, so the first step is to think about what that story is.
Maybe you’re thinking about downsizing as you approach retirement but still have all the artwork and toys and books that belonged to your now adult children, and don’t know what to do with them. Perhaps letting go of that old sports equipment means letting go of a vision you had of yourself that no longer fits who you are. Maybe you’re holding onto heirlooms you have no use for because you want to keep the memory of the person alive.
No matter what your situation is, it’s easier to declutter and downsize if you start by identifying the feelings that underlie your attachment to your stuff before tackling the stuff itself.
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2025: The Year of Puzzling It Out!
There’s a one-story house where everything is yellow.
The walls are yellow, the doors are yellow, and even the furniture is yellow.
What colour are the stairs?
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🌟 Support The Champion Centre with Every Emergency Card Purchase! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that The Champion Centre is now fundraising with Emergency Cards!
When you buy an Emergency Card or Tag, 20% of the proceeds can be donated to this incredible organisation that supports infants and young children with development delays, and their families, in the Christchurch area.
The Champion Centre provides services such as:
Early Intervention Services: to infants and young children whose developmental progress is impacted, ensuring they get the support they need from the start.
Multidisciplinary Approach: Their team includes therapists, educators, and medical professionals who work together to deliver tailored services for each child.
Family-Centered Care: They focus on empowering families, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to support their child's development at home and in the community.
Inclusive Education: The Champion Centre helps children to transition into school, in a way that is supported, and honors the unique capacities of each child.
Your purchase can help The Champion Centre provide these vital services.
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Out with the Old, In with the Confusing!
I have hands but can’t clap.
What am I?
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