“No matter what stage you are in, acknowledging that our possessions, homes, and affairs can be problematic to those we leave behind is the first step toward taking proactive measures to reduce potential chaos and strife among those destined to… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“When I reflect on the stories of death supported by hospice care and contrast it with our story depicting an absence of support, I… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“For me, decluttering and downsizing has caused shifts in my thinking and my habits. I don’t have to declutter; I choose to declutter.” — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“I decided to break the trend of accumulating stuff sooner rather than later. I moved to smaller homes ahead of my need. I downsized… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“My clearing has allowed me to rediscover things I stopped seeing and put them into a place of prominence.” — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“When I eventually moved to a smaller home, it felt cozy, like having a pair of jeans that fit me just right—no wasted living… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“When I contemplate life as well as death, I am discovering what really matters to me now.” — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“A paradigm shift of viewing palliative care or hospice as a gift instead of seeing it as giving up has the potential to change… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“In the process of decluttering things in my life, I was peeling off the layers of my past that no longer mattered to my… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“As I inch forward to embrace my life again by being mindful, writing books, and planning adventures, I sense my dad would approve. I… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“My choice of a lighter lifestyle has brought me a greater sense of well-being. In a world that often seems stressful and chaotic, that’s… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“I felt myself in a sticky spot as a daughter and desperately needed a third party, such as a doctor, to address his declining… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“Decluttering and downsizing before I am forced to do so also means my kids will have less work and stress when I reach old… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
