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The Art ofRightSized

Living®

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We All Share Common Transitions

Major lifestyle transitions happen throughout our lives.

So what’s next?

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Today, Home Transitions

such as downsizing, relocating,& remodeling are accepted

rites of passagefor Later Lifestyles™

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The last time we lived “rightsized”

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RightSized Living®

“The size of your house is not related to the size of your soul, but the condition of your dwelling does reflect the condition of your

being...of your mind, your body and your spirit”

Sarah Breathnach, author of Simple Abundance

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We have the ability to

CHOOSE HOW TO “MOVE”

Based on individual preferences or personal medical and financial

requirements

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Consider your next home a self portrait.Start with a blank canvas.

What will you include?

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RightSized Living®“ Defining our living space to meet TODAY’s

needs”

1. Determine our space

2. Decide what we NEED

3. Include what we LOVE

4. Choose from what we WANT

5. Modify for Space

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“The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now, not for

the person we were in the past.”

- Marie Kondo, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

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Questions to Consider

What challenges do you face in your home? Do the items in your home make you happy? When you think of your home, what words

come to mind? Do you feel like you are able to manage all your

possessions? Why are the things you have important to you?

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Tips for Organizing

Start with one area and complete it before moving on

Establish a “work” schedule Sort – keep, donate/sell, discard piles Simple storage Avoid storage units and attics Establish goals and rewards Work with a buddy or coach

Recognize these?

Family Conversations

Where do you want to be in 5 and 10 years? Avoid assumptions and communicate Be an advocate Walk them through the process at their lead as

much as possible Make decisions in a low-stress environment

Moving Forward

Establish a timetable Involve supportive friends and family Consult with qualified professionals as needed Rightsize (to optimize today’s space) Organize (to create order/ gain control) Liquidate (to optimize value

and space)

“Home” is our self portrait. It reflects who we are and what we value…

…and we can hang it anywhere.

Risa Meyer979-575-7756 or rmeyer@caringtransitions.net

CaringTransitionsBrazosValley.comBrazosValley.CTBids.com

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