86 | Moving and Downsizing Do's and Don'ts: Secrets to a Stress-Free Fresh Start

Let's face it: moving is stressful and challenging on many fronts - emotionally, physically, mentally, and financially.  Yet, each year, tens of millions of people in the US relocate from their place of birth or current residence to another location within the same city, county, state, country, or abroad for many reasons. (Read more at: https://www.mymovingreviews.com/move/how-often-and-why-americans-move/) During these moves, we tend to accumulate belongings along the way, and the next thing we know, we have more stuff than we know what to do with. In this episode, I chatted with Deanna Yates about this very topic and how minimalism has played a significant role in her life of relocating 16 times in the past 20 years. She provided listeners with practical decluttering and downsizing advice for those who are ready to let go and who crave more space in their homes and lives. I hope you enjoy and are helped by this conversation with Deanna. Deanna Yates is the busy mama behind the top-ranking podcast, Wannabe Clutter Free, where she helps other busy families learn how to let go of the stuff holding them back so they can enjoy more time together, stop spending their weekends cleaning house, and wake up excited for the day ahead. Deanna is mom to one daughter, wife to a startup entrepreneur, and is living her dream life in San Diego, CA. When she's not helping clients realize their dreams, you can find her on her Peloton, searching for the tastiest breakfast burrito, or balancing her love of a good Target run with living clutter-free in her own home.   Listen to these great episodes of Wannabe Clutter Free Podcast:  Deanna's journey as a minimalist: Ep 200: Reflecting on the Past Decade of Our Decluttering and Minimalism Living Journey Me as her guest: Ep 207: Clearing Clutter, Finding Clarity: Insights for a Tidier Home as We Age Connect with Deanna: Website: https://wannabeclutterfree.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wannabeclutterfree/