Decluttering in Your Fifties

Join Angela Brown and her special guest, Kathy McEwan, for an enlightening conversation about decluttering in your fifties. Kathy, a certified professional organizer and former owner of a successful home organizing company, offers valuable insights into why your fifties can be the ideal time to embark on a decluttering journey. As empty nesters, this stage often marks the beginning of downsizing and simplifying your life. Kathy emphasizes the importance of starting early, and avoiding last-minute stress when moving or transitioning to a smaller space. She shares practical tips on gradually sorting through your belongings, letting go of items you no longer need, and embracing the concept of "less is more." The discussion also touches on the emotional and physical changes that come with aging, which can impact your priorities and energy levels. Kathy and Angela highlight the significance of decluttering before relocating to save time, money, and the hassle of unnecessary moving expenses. RESOURCES ------------------ Decluttering at the Speed of Life - https://amzn.to/46pE0Vp Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff - https://amzn.to/3PSoSsm The Sentimental Person's Guide to Decluttering - https://amzn.to/3PR6tfD Age in Place - https://amzn.to/3tnIFbH Declutter Jumpstart - https://amzn.to/3LUIPxy REPROGRAM YOUR MIND SLEEP TAPES The New Normal Sleep Tape - https://youtu.be/ebLJJA6rUHw The New Tape | Affirmations Of A Clean and Orderly Home | "I AM" - https://youtu.be/n13ZBvaCMjw * When available, we use affiliate links, and as Amazon Associates, we earn on qualifying purchases. -----SOCIAL MEDIA ----- ** CONNECT WITH KATHY MCEWAN ** Website: https://www.kathymcewan.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kathymcewandeclutterandorganizingexpert Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathyorganizes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kathyorganizes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathymcewan/?originalSubdomain=ca YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathymcewan1 ** CONNECT WITH HOARDING WORLD ** YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HoardingWorld Facebook: https://Facebook.com/HoardingWorld Twitter: https://twitter.com/HoardingWorld Instagram: https://Instagram.com/hoarding.world Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/HoardingWorld Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@HoardingWorld Hashtags: #ClutterCorner #HoardingWorld ** CONNECT WITH ANGELA BROWN ** YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskAngelaBrown Facebook: https://Facebook.com/AskAngelaBrown Twitter: https://Twitter.com/AskAngelaBrown Instagram: https://Instagram.com/AskAngelaBrown Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/AskAngelaBrown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/AskAngelaBrown Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AskAngelaBrown Store: https://amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown NEED MORE DECLUTTERING HELP? ------------- HOARDING WORLD SUPPORT GROUP Support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hoardingworld DISCLAIMER: This work is not intended to substitute for professional medical or counseling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help.   SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ------------------- Today's #ClutterCornerLive sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training for house cleaners and maids. - https://savvycleaner.com/join And your host today is #AngelaBrown - https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review *** ADVERTISE WITH US ***  We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that makes sense for the decluttering or hoarding space, here's how to work with us -https://savvycleaner.com/brand-deals *** SAVVY CLEANER BRANDS ***  SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com/join VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental  https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com  FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – Incentive and thank-you gifts for house cleaners and maids. https://FunnyCleaningShirts.com  HOARDING WORLD - Helping you change your relationship with stuff https://HoardingWorld.com REALTY SUCCESS HUB - Helping you sell your home fast https://realtysuccesshub.com HOUSECLEANING360 - Find qualified help for your property https://housecleaning360.com CREDITS -------------------------- Show Produced by: Savvy Cleaner: https://savvycleaner.com Show Host: Angela Brown Show Editors: Sally K. Naidu Show Producer: Sally K. Naidu Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction to Kathy McEwen, a certified professional organizer  00:00:41 Decluttering Tips for Empty Nesters in their 50s  00:02:41 Downsizing Challenges and the Importance of Decluttering before Moving