Downsizing

Downsizing

Over-readers Anonymous: Step One – Remove the Book Clutter!

Posted by on Mar 16, 2016 in Downsizing, Family Organizing | 0 comments

I have a love of books that date back to being a toddler, when...

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Consultation Report #3: Senior downsizing and on the move.

Posted by on Feb 6, 2013 in Aldershot #1 Professional Organizer, Aldershot estate organizer, Aldershot professional organizer, Downsizing, Family Organizing | 4 comments

This report involves such tasks as: decluttering, purging, packing, moving, & setup for client in new home.

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Hello Mr. Robertson.

This is a review of the main concerns that we covered and discussed during our recent consultation.  The following points can serve as a guide to keep us focused on your objectives:

Frustration to be eliminated, obstacles to be overcome, problems to be solved…..

1) ...

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Consultation Report#2: Estate Organizing Project

Posted by on Jan 23, 2013 in Aldershot #1 Professional Organizer, Aldershot estate organizer, Aldershot professional organizer, Downsizing, Family Organizing | 0 comments

This report provides you with an insight to the necessary steps for a particular estate that resulted in great accomplishments. Here we go…

 

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This is a review of the main concerns that we covered and discussed during our recent estate consultation.  The following points can serve as a guide to keep us focused on your objectives:

 

Frustrations to be eliminated, obstacles...

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Consultation Report #1 – Senior downsizing and relocating project.

Posted by on Dec 12, 2012 in Downsizing | 0 comments

This report provides you with an understanding of all the steps that it takes for a downsizing project to be successful. Let’s being……

Note: for quick scanning purposes see the italic sections.

This is a review of the main concerns that we covered and discussed during our consultation.  The following points can serve as a guide to keep us focused on your objectives:

Frustrations to be eliminated, obstacles to be overcome, and problems to be resolved…..

1)  ...

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Learn to say “too-da-loo” to those items ……

Posted by on Jul 23, 2012 in Downsizing | 0 comments

Learn to say “too-da-loo” to those items that have been in your family, or were a great deal, or I might need it someday, or……………………………..
Just the thought of letting go of precious items can cause unnecessary stress in our lives. Sometimes we just need a better perspective when viewing these precious items so we can make better decisions without feeling the pain of a loss. Have a look at the following examples and see if you can identify with one so perhaps it will be easier to let go.

Value – Sometimes we feel...

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So You’re Movin On

Posted by on Nov 18, 2011 in Downsizing | 0 comments

Leaving the family home for a smaller residence can be especially difficult for seniors and their families.

You have a lifetime of memories stored in the basement or in grown children’s rooms. You need someone who will act with kindness and sensitivity to see that your possessions are handled distributed properly. Putting this burden solely on family members who are often very busy with their jobs and raising their own children can put an unnecessary strain on everyone’s lives and damage relationships at a time when you need support, not resentment.

A professional...

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