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Downsizing Can Change Your Life Faster Than You Think

Sheila Meggs Gibbons

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❤️ Getting ready to move or downsize? It doesn't have to be overwhelming! Get a clear plan to follow from start to finish, whether your move is next week or next year: https://sheilameggsgibbons.com/start

If you’re downsizing, a clear timeline can make the process feel much more manageable. In this video, I’ll walk you through a realistic 3-month plan for decluttering, packing, moving, and settling into your new home with less stress and more confidence.

Links to videos mentioned:

Moving Supplies Video:
How to Move: 10 Things You Need for An Org...

Load Last Video:
How to Pack for a Move (Load Last Box)

Unpacking Video:
How to Unpack After Moving—Declutter and O...

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Downsizing without overwhelm
00:55 3 Questions
03:19 Month 1 Decluttering
10:53 Month 2 Packing
15:21 Month 3 Moving out/settling in

❤️ Getting ready to move or downsize? Get a clear plan to follow from start to finish: https://sheilameggsgibbons.com/start

MORE WAYS I CAN HELP:
✅ 1-on-1 help: https://sheilameggsgibbons.com/declutter
✅ Free decluttering guide: https://www.sheilameggsgibbons.com/fr...
🎬 Moving Tutorials: https://sheilameggsgibbons.com/moving...
🎬 Decluttering & Downsizing Tutorials: https://sheilameggsgibbons.com/declut...
📦 My favorite moving supplies: https://sheilameggsgibbons.com/supplies

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16 Comments

@SheilaGibbons Creator 1 month ago Pinned

❤ Getting ready to move or downsize? It doesn't have to be overwhelming! Get a clear plan to follow from start to finish, whether your move is next week or next year: https://sheilameggsgibbons.com/start

@gjgibbons3617 4 months ago

Completely agree about the garage/yard sale. Those are so much work, they take a lot of time to do, and you don't get much money by the time you figure in the cost of running the sale. Sometimes you can get a better deal by just donating the items and taking a tax write-off instead. Really helpful information - thank you!

@kellypeers1 2 months ago

You know, I’ve watched about a zillion videos to try to get exactly what you’re sharing here and throughout your content. I can’t thank you enough…but thank you so so much for the help. ❤

@ctdm75 2 weeks ago

I’m not even moving but I watched the whole thing because it was so concise and full of valuable information — and delivered so well. I look forward to exploring more of your content!

@gwenellison5386 4 months ago

Sorry for commenting again, but I wanted to update you on where I am. I had said I had a room of books that I loved, but honestly the weight of it all started getting to me so whether or not I move to downsize, I have downsized my belongings. Since my last post I have sold 310 books with another 218 listed for sale. I have cut the space they take up by almost half. I know that's still a lot left, but for now I'm sitting with the progress I have made, and trying to sell what is listed. then I'll go through them again. Thank you so much for your videos and your encouragement. ❤❤

@fuelfairy 4 months ago (edited)

The storage unit thing is a lifesaver. Many places have huge discounts on the first month. Last time I moved, just under a month before my lease ended, I got a climate controlled unit located on my way to work. I would pack a box before work and drop it off on the way in. It saved so much time on (and before) moving day. Also, the boxes aren't a tripping hazard at home. Bonus- it is WAY easier to deal with weight/balance on the truck (and which size of truck/trailer to get) if you know how much you have and which boxes are heavy before you actually start piling them on board. Best $50 I ever spent.

@triciamorris1701 4 months ago

Such GREAT tips as always, Sheila! I've been doing some remodeling and am applying what I'm learning from you to freshen my home. Thank you!

@Kessibeth 2 months ago

I have learned that doing a deep clean a month ahead of moving day makes the final clean-up SO much easier. It's actually what I'm spending next week doing. The walls, the trim, the light fixtures, tops of fan blades, all the nooks and crannies that I do 2-4 times a year anyway (yes, really, because I like a clean home!) but don't want to do last minute along with everything else. Gotta spend some time filling nail holes, too. Not difficult, just tedious. I despise tedium so getting it out of the way early will be nice.

@marge-bg4zn 3 months ago

Yeah I’ve even offered stuff free on marketplace but they’d have to come get it, they want it free and delivered 😂😏

@JunkJournalTherapy 2 weeks ago

I have some of my son's things from when he was growing up.. we keep them in the loft of the shed. And I am NOT going to tell him he has to come get that stuff. These kid's go through enough without having to deal with.. we have the space to keep it for him and his mental health is more important than losing a little bit of space IMO

@JenniferH2024 4 months ago

I'm on a waiting list to get into housing so I have 2-6 months to declutter. I'm working hard at it so much stuff oh my goodness 😂

@gwenellison5386 4 months ago

There's a chance I might be moving. It would mean several hundred less in rent each month. Whether or not I move, I am in the middle of downsizing my belongings. I mentioned in a comment on one of your videos that I have a large book collection. Well, I'm starting to feel the weight of all that stuff and am selling off a rather large portion of my books on Pango. It's feeling good to lighten the load. As shelves empty I'm selling the actual bookcases on FB Marketplace so there's no going back. Thanks for another great motivating video!

@JewelBlueIbanez 1 month ago

Me watching this who lives alone, lost many friends over them helping me move, and potentially moving in less than a month.

@catthouser9032 6 days ago

For me, I'm tired to care for it. Too hard to vaccum and dust. Im no minimalist but I need some space.

@lindavies9948 4 months ago

Please could you do a video on the process for people who have to move out of one property and move into the next one ALL ON THE SAME DAY. That is usually how it happens in the UK at least when you are selling and buying at the same time. There is no time to clean after moving out. Often there is a chain of buyers and sellers. People are moving into your old home the same day you move out too. You don't get access to the next property in advance.