The Secret Sauce of Downsizing: The Complete Guide for Living with Less and Loving It More

The Secret Sauce of Downsizing is a book for anyone at any age who wishes to simplify, organize, downsize or just change up their lifestyle! This book covers everything from soup to nuts in regards to downsizing, with tips and solutions from experts in all areas from Professional Organizing, to Legal, to Home Buying and Selling, to Mindset, to Communicating with Loved ones and so much more! The experts in this book share their recipes for the best ways to deal with this multi-faceted, and sometimes complicated process of downsizing. With over 300,000 items in the average American home (LA Times), many people are surrounded in overwhelm. It’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed just thinking about downsizing! Do you want to know; •Where to start? •What to do? •How’s this going to work? Especially designed for those who are 55 and better, The Secret Sauce of Downsizing is also geared to help people no matter what age. Downsizing and living with less “stuff” can be a scary thought, especially for those of us that grew up with “more is better.” Let’s face it---we love our “stuff.” However, there comes a time when there is a reason or a season of our life that will dictate the necessity for change.The Secret Sauce of Downsizing addresses the physical, social, emotional and spiritual process of “letting go of your stuff”. It’s more than just throwing stuff away, it also deals with the whole process of downsizing and creating a whole new chapter in your life. The Secret Sauce of Downsizing Authors:Chapter 1: The New Retirement by Dr. Marlena E Uhrik Chapter 2: “The Talk" by Dr. Marlena E Uhrik Chapter 3: Processing Your Emotions by Michele MariscalChapter 4: The Art of Decluttering by Dr. Marlena E Uhrik Chapter 5: Simplify Your Move by Grace BermudesChapter 6: “But I Love My Stuff”by Mishele VieiraChapter 7: Gratitude by Dr. Marlena E Uhrik Chapter 8: 5 Steps to Downsizing with Mindfulness by River EasterChapter 9: Comparison Case Study: Planning vs. No Planning by Laura SeguraPlus a ton of Resources!

Marlena has always been passionate about empowering people through education. During her 50-year career in education, she earned her Doctorate Degree and received numerous local, state and national awards for the work she has done for children and families. She was the recipient of the United States Service Award, a 1996 Olympic Torch runner, acknowledged in the United States Congressional Record and recognized on the California State Assembly floor for her work as Founder and past Executive Director of "The Kids' Breakfast Club." Now, as an award-winning author and speaker, Certified Home Stager and Realtor, Marlena continues to inspire and empower others.

Michele Mariscal has 30 years' experience in the health and wellness field. She is a skilled facilitator in soft skills training and development. Her work facilitates individuals and organizations to thrive through heart-based learning. She has earned grief recovery and advanced grief recovery certifications through the Grief Recovery Institute. She is also licensed as a Trainer and Mentor through the Institute of HeartMath. Michele is also a four-time author with her most recent publication of Growing Through Grief - The Alchemy of Healing from Loss.

Grace graduated with honors from San Jose State University with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and a Teaching Credential. While raising 4 kids, Grace was inspired to launch her professional organizing business, Check It Off Your List. Since 2007, she has organized everything from homes, offices, garages, and classrooms to barns. Grace's expertise also includes a Certificate of Floral Design, creating flowers for weddings and receptions, as well as remodeling and building new homes. Her current project is a Lake House to be completed this year. Her definition of the word "Organized" appears in the International Best-Selling book, Itty Bitty Book of Words. Her unique approach to organizing is why clients across the nation work with her.