When anyone begins the moving process it can be daunting, but when it is a senior who has lived in their home for 30, 40, or 50 years, the task can be overwhelming, or as one client said, "paralyzing". We all tend to let things accumulate. Sometimes it is because we think we will use it later, or someone in the family will want it, perhaps it is "too good" to throw away, it has special memories for us, or we might even just like it. But whatever "it" is, there does come a time that we must all deal with "it". When that time does arrive, we must begin the downsizing and sorting process and one of the most important things is to tackle what you can handle.
If you read our blog in December, you saw that we advised starting small and that is very important. Whether it is beginning to clean out drawers while watching TV or just getting together a task schedule, it is imperative to be realistic about your physical capabilities. Being very guilty, myself, of trying to do too much in too short a time, I can definitely speak from experience. But time (and age) have taught me that sometimes we defeat ourselves if we don't work wisely. Determine how long you can work on this process each day and still feel well. If you need professional assistance to get the job done, it can be money wisely spent. Set a definite time if family or friends offer to help with this and see if it is a workable solution. However you proceed, do it in a way that is compatible with your energy level, lifestyle, and calendar. It may take you a few days to figure out what works best for you, but if you can do this, you have a much greater success rate on getting that move started.
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