Dean Lupson
So to free up some time maybe we can move to a smaller
home and rid ourselves of maintenance and workload. We
might dine out more often rather than figuring out what to eat
and spending time cooking it. Our newfound free time could
be spent playing sports—bowls, golf, tennis, cards—or going to
shows, the theatre, movies or other entertainments with friends
and becoming more engaged with people of the same age,
rather than sitting in the same room watching TV all day.
Yes, downsizing means less space, hence the need to reduce
one’s belongings, but this does not have to be a bad or
frightening thing. Indeed, you will feel like a great weight has
been lifted off you, freeing your mind and body to start afresh.
So perhaps a better question is: Why not downsize?
Is your house too big? Are the bills, maintenance and workload
taking up too much time and too big a portion of your budget?
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