Leaving Your Legacy - Downsizing for the Next Generation

Craig Langhofer, Edward Jones
So I spoke to a group today at The Old Republic in New Carlisle.  Craig Langhofer from Edward Jones graciously invited me and Bob Hartig from American Funds as speakers for his ladies only luncheon that he offers once a quarter.


Bob Hartig, American Funds

I talked about my clients Winnie and Ed and how they decluttered, had to move into assisted living and how I am helping them to clear their home of the contents so that it can be sold.  I talked about how they are leaving their legacy.


One of the key points I made was to leave your legacy.  One way to do this is to keep a journal, record or film yourself remembering events or family members or family stories.  Start giving away items that you know a family member has had their eye on.  Share a story or a memory about that item.  Leave your legacy for the next generation.



I touched very briefly on the subject of decluttering.  A great way not to get distracted when you are decluttering a space is to keep a box in the space you are decluttering marked "Move."  This way when you find an object that does not belong in that space, instead of getting distracted from the task at hand to "Move" it where it belongs, you can place the item in the box and when you are done decluttering, take your "Move" box around your home and then "Move" those items.

What is clutter?  Clutter is anything that you do not use, love or need.  Clutter decreases the value of your life and does not support your goals.  What is cluttering up your life and preventing you from leaving your legacy?






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