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Do you need to downsize your home? What about downsizing your life? Why are these things beneficial as we retire?\nWe are re-releasing our episode about downsizing. Our guest is Kathy Gottberg, a published author of six books along with numerous magazine articles. On her blog, SMARTliving365.com, Kathy explores ideas and experiences to help create a sustainable, meaningful, happy and rewarding life for herself and others.\nSince turning 60, Kathy has become increasingly interested in ideas around positive aging and retirement. Learn more about rightsizing and why downsizing doesn\u2019t have to be a downgrade in this episode.\nOn today\u2019s show we discuss:\n\n* Rightsizing vs. downsizing\n* Why rightsizing is so beneficial as we age and retire\n* How to rightsize\n\nWhat is rightsizing?\nAnything you have in your life requires energy, time and effort to maintain. The beauty of rightsizing is it allows you to choose what\u2019s important to you. Use your time, energy and resources on the things you value most.\nYou can rightsize just about anything in your life. Rightsizing is about getting rid of the things that don\u2019t really matter and focusing on the things that do.\nThe key with rightsizing is it\u2019s individual. It will be different for everyone.\nAreas you might need to rightsize:\n\n* Old habits\n* Toxic Habits\n* Your current job\n\nAdvice for rightsizing:\n\n* Do it with a loved one\n* Get away and get quiet\n* Find resources to help you\n\nHow to downsize your home? Ask yourself these questions.\n\n* What are the top 10 things that are most important to me for the rest of my life?\n* Do I need it?\n* Can I rent it?\n* Can I borrow it?\n\nKathy firmly believes that if you take the time and effort to downsize your home and rightsize your life, then you will be better prepared to retire and better prepared to make all the choices and decisions in your life that will make you happier and more purposeful.\nKathy\u2019s Books:\nPositive Aging: A SMART Living 365 Guide to Thriving and Wellbeing at any Age (2017)\nRightsizing: A SMART Living 365 Guide to Reinventing Retirement Simple\nSMART & Happy: A SMART Living 365 Guide to a Sustainable & Meaningful Life (2014)\nFinding Grace\u2014A Transformational Journey (2013)\nThe Complete Guide To Selling Your Own Home in California (2008)\nThe Findhorn Book of Practical Spirituality (2003)\nLinks:\nSMARTliving365.com\nTwitter \u2013 @gottgreen\nEmail \u2013 kathy@smartliving365.com