--- title: What to Consider When Downsizing description: We know some things in life can be complicated, but downsizing should not be one of them! 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When considering a move into a new community, your mental health and peace of mind are just as important as physical decluttering. Here are some of the most tried-and-true recommendations to help preserve your energy, reduce your stress, and refresh your lifestyle. ** **Start Early**  ![BLONDEPHOTO_220616_571_0748](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BLONDEPHOTO_220616_571_0748.jpg?width=276&height=184&name=BLONDEPHOTO_220616_571_0748.jpg)Taking things room by room and week by week will give you time to assess what is really important to you. Enlist the support of loved ones that will help simplify the process—you can even hire a moving manager that your new community can provide for you! Give yourself time to relax and not be rushed, and your well-being will thank you.   **Have Fun with It**  ![couple_artwork_cropped-modified](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/couple_artwork_cropped-modified.jpg?width=278&height=185&name=couple_artwork_cropped-modified.jpg)Don’t think of this process as “getting rid” of your belongings—think of it as giving them new life! What items make you happy? What can you pass down to a loved one? What fits in your new space and what can you donate for others to enjoy? We recognize that it is not just about the tangible item, but the years each item holds. Keep what you love and give someone else the chance to love your belongings just as much as you did.    **Tell Stories**  ![men_chatting1-modified](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/men_chatting1-modified.jpg?width=275&height=183&name=men_chatting1-modified.jpg)It is hard to tell by looking at someone else’s belongings the sentimental value it may hold for them— talk through the memories of some more special items with your helpers and loved ones! This not only lets them know why they are important to you, but it lends to a special bonding experience that you might not have had otherwise.     **Celebrate Your Future**  ![BLONDEPHOTO_220616_587_0838](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BLONDEPHOTO_220616_587_0838.jpg?width=276&height=184&name=BLONDEPHOTO_220616_587_0838.jpg)The physical and mental health benefits that come along with downsizing are second to none. After all, the purpose of downsizing is to allow you to thrive in your new home with more freedom and purpose. Gone are the days of raking in the fall and shoveling in the winter. And that hard-to-reach light bulb or leaky faucet? Well, we have a team that provides maintenance for you, so there’s less time spent fixing, and more time spent doing. What’s more, is the built-in community of new neighbors and friends all living their best retirement life and creating new memories.    By aligning your values with the things you hold dear, downsizing becomes rightsizing.  To learn more about how Collington can help you prepare for downsizing, contact us by completing the form below.  Share - - - ![Collington](https://collington.kendal.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/05/Collington-Logo-white.png) Together, transforming the experience of aging.® - ![Equal Housing Opportunity](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2724579/Kendal_March2020/Images/eho.png "Equal Housing Opportunity") - ![Handicap Accessible](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2724579/Kendal_March2020/Images/WheelChair.png "Handicap Accessible") - ![Leading Age Member](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2724579/Kendal_March2020/Images/LeadingAgeLogo.png "Leading Age Member") - ![FSA](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2724579/Kendal_March2020/Images/FSA-Alliance-Logo-White-copy.png "FSA") **Collington** 10450 Lottsford Road Mitchellville, Maryland 20721 Sales/Marketing: 1.888.257.9468 General Information: 1.301.560.3601 **[Contact Us](http://collington.kendal.org/about/contact-us/)** **Charitable Giving** Partner with Collington, a Continuing Care Retirement Community and support meaningful initiatives within our community. 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