752 days ago

Downsize to a Richer, Happier Life

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.

This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with decluttering expert Peter Walsh.

When helping people to declutter, Peter never starts by focusing on the stuff itself. Every item in your home has a story, so the first step is to think about what that story is.

Maybe you’re thinking about downsizing as you approach retirement but still have all the artwork and toys and books that belonged to your now adult children, and don’t know what to do with them. Perhaps letting go of that old sports equipment means letting go of a vision you had of yourself that no longer fits who you are. Maybe you’re holding onto heirlooms you have no use for because you want to keep the memory of the person alive.

No matter what your situation is, it’s easier to declutter and downsize if you start by identifying the feelings that underlie your attachment to your stuff before tackling the stuff itself.

Click to read more.

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More messages from your neighbours
6 hours ago

Build Wealth Through Commercial Property

First Light Captial

The First Light Property Fund Limited provides wholesale investors with exposure to six premium industrial and commercial assets located across Auckland and Hamilton.

As a tax efficient PIE-structured vehicle, the Fund is designed to deliver stable monthly returns and long-term capital appreciation. All of the commercial assets in the portfolio are NABERSNZ-accredited, enabling access to ESG-linked lending benefits.

This is an opportunity to invest in an established and high-performing commercial property Fund and participate in collective ownership alongside other experienced investors.
Learn more

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10 hours ago

Boxing Day Mega Bed Sale is now on!

Marketing Manager from Beds4U - Newmarket

Hey neighbors,

Our Boxing Day Mega Sale has officially started and the savings are some of the biggest you’ll see all year. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to upgrade your bed or mattress, this is your chance. The deals have already started moving quickly across our 31 stores.

Boxing Day Highlights:

• Up to 65% OFF selected NZ-made beds
• TEMPUR sets with special Boxing Day pricing
• Sealy Posturepedic mattress-only deals
• Free Delivery
• Free Premium Pillows and Free Size Upgrades on select beds
• Daily Knockout Deals

Customers have already started securing their favourites and several models are moving faster than expected.

Once these Boxing Day offers end, they will not return.

Find your nearest Beds4U store: beds4u.co.nz...
Browse all Boxing Day deals: beds4u.co.nz...

Don’t wait, Neighbours. Stocks won’t last long.

3 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.4% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.4% Complete
  • 16.4% Hmm, maybe?
    16.4% Complete
  • 11.1% Yes!
    11.1% Complete
602 votes