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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THE WAIKANAE BEACH INDOOR MARKET IS ON NEXT SUNDAY
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha St. Waikanane Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 13 October 10am - 1pm
Enjoy a Sunday Family day out with a visit this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and gifts including:
- Jaylons Bakery - Yummy baking treats, Biscuits, Loaves including Keto and; Gluten Free items
- Red Van Plants - Plants, Seedlings and Fresh Flowers
- Award winning locally grown Olive Oil
- Meet the Local Author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many Children's Adventure Books
- Crochet Toys for the Children
- Indoor Mosaics
- This Little Kiwi - Sauces, Dressings, Prenzel Products and Beverages etc.
- Beautiful Jewellery
- Painted Tiles
- Sewing Craft - lots of choices including different styled bags, scarves, aprons etc
- Dolls Clothes and Children's Dress Ups
- Local yummy Natural Honey
- Garden Art including Mosaics
- A wide variety of Homewares including hand made quilts, pillow cases and cushions etc
- Bowel Cancer Fundraiser
- Junk for joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items including lots of great Gift ideas
- Much much more.
Why not escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift, then enjoy the rest of the day in Kāpiti at other events and attractions including maybe a visit to one of our awesome local cafes.
Meet up with friends and enjoy an outing at this great friendly Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!
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$50 garden centre vouchers!
Our winners this week have won $50 to spend at a local garden centre.
Congratulations to:
Cassie Arauzo from Cockle Bay
Elizabeth Williams from Hillcrest
Luke Shamy from Hornby
Mitchell Hopping from Wallacetown
Get in touch with our helpdesk team here if you're on this list! If you're not a winner, check back next week just in case.
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