How to Downsize Gifts and Heirlooms

Welcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.

This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of downsizing – what to do with gifts and heirlooms. Whether you need to free up space in your own home or are helping someone else to downsize, this is a task that can feel daunting and emotionally charged.

Although it might be tempting to box everything up and hide it away to deal with another day, that just passes the problem down the road to your future self or to your family.

Fortunately, there are ways to downsize gifts and heirlooms that honour and remember the past whilst enabling you to rightsize your life for the present day.

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Spirited Conversations

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Café Yaza, Montgomery Square Nelson, Wednesday 22 May.
Yaza opens for dining/drinks 6.00pm - Conversation 7.30 - 9.30pm

Human Resources professional Emily Bissett has worked in industries and organisations focusing on the recruitment of employees across a range of sectors at all levels. She will address challenges facing employers and employees in her presentation:
THE CHANGING FACE OF EMPLOYMENT:
HOW IT WILL LOOK AND FEEL IN THE FUTURE?
Work is beginning to look and feel very different across jobs, industries and the globe. What factors are influencing this; what are some of the implications for employees and employers in the ever-changing market, and what will the future of work look like?

Bring a friend, discuss, eat, drink, listen, question and comment.

Treat yourself and support our partners Yaza Café at the same time.
Come early and try their 'Spirited Conversations' menu!

Koha to cover costs – no reservations.
More info: Barry 0276327869; Karen 548 6241

See you at Yaza!