Downsizing Is Easy. Staying Downsized? That’s the Hard Part скачать в хорошем качестве

Downsizing Is Easy. Staying Downsized? That’s the Hard Part

There are plenty of videos about how to downsize before retirement, a big move, or life abroad. What’s missing is the conversation about what happens after the move—once you’re settled, living your life, and slowly realizing how easy it is to start accumulating stuff again. Jeremy and I have lived in multiple countries, and while we’re not strict minimalists, we are intentional about what we own. In this video, I share 7 things that have helped us stay downsized while moving abroad, setting up new homes, and navigating our Third Act without creating to much "stuff." This isn’t about deprivation or aesthetic minimalism. It’s about: making realistic decisions after a move budgeting for the inevitable purchases avoiding sunk-cost traps staying flexible as your plans evolve and building a life that supports freedom instead of stuff If you’re considering retirement, reinvention, or moving abroad—or if you’ve already done it and found that staying downsized is harder than expected—this video is for you. 🐾 And yes, the cats make an appearance. They’ve mastered this whole thing. Chapters 00:00 - Welcome back to the channel 00:12 - Downsizing 00:56 - About Maureen 01:23 - Our "stuff" story 08:38 - Cost of setting up a new home 09:48 - Expect upfront costs 11:04 - Utilize short term rentals 15:08 - Postpone buying 20:28 - Don't fall for the "sunk cost" concept 22:50 - Have a Plan B 25:57 - Adopt an intentional mindset 29:16 - Remind yourself of your "why" 29:40 - Summary 31:36 - Please comment, subscribe and like #downsizing #stayingdownsized #lifeabroad #movingabroad #expatlife #thirdact #intentionalliving #livinginbulgaria #expatbulgaria #stayingdownsized #lifeabroad #movingabroad #expatlife #thirdact #intentionalliving #livinginbulgaria #expatbulgaria