08/15/2026
After Bryan read this article, he had some thoughts: "I read this article recently and it very much resonated with me in two ways - my work, and my life.
Many of our clients are faced with the reality of rightsizing their lives. That not only includes the size of their home, or the amount of their "stuff," but also their relationships. Those that approach these decisions proactively typically have the most positive outcomes. Unfortunately, for many the decisions are overwhelming and simply not made. While we can still help them (mostly with where they live and with what), the end results aren't always as positive.
As I approach my 60's - I'm still a few years away, but it's right there - I find myself considering many of the same things the author discusses. His perspective on the psychological aspects, especially how it relates to the mental approach people take, makes me pause and ask myself if that is the approach I am taking.
I will certainly hold on to this article and refer back to it, both in my work and in my own life, and I hope you do, too: https://spacedaily.com/sd-p-psychology-suggests-people-who-suddenly-downsize-their-lives-in-their-60s-smaller-house-fewer-clothes-shorter-guest-lists-arent-giving-up-theyre-finally-noticing-what-was-costing-them-without-ear/
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Downsizing in the sixties often gets misread as retreat, but research on voluntary simplicity, aging attitudes, and decision-making suggests something else is happening: a late-arriving audit of what possessions, spaces, and relationships were actually costing.
