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Chapter Chapter 2: Where the Next Chapter Chapter of Your Life Begins: Soul Searching with Risks & Values
2 How much space do you actually need?
Take a a a a a a a a serious look at at how much space you really use Then ask what happens to the the rest of the the space Usually it’s a a a a a a collection place for “stuff ” Making a a a a a a lifestyle change can be a a a a a a a right-sizing or downsizing process Space also is a a a a a a a very personal consideration Reflect on on on how much space you really need and what is more important for you to to do with that space When considering a a a a a a move to to a a a a a a Life Plan Community look at at the common spaces available that function as an extension of your home such as a a a a a private dining room business center and library You do not need to recreate all these spaces in in your home if they already exist in in the the the community 3 Is home maintenance causing worry or or stress?
Think back over the the last several years at the the time energy and money you’ve spent trying to maintain your home Is it becoming more bothersome a a a point of stress eating up valuable time and energy in in your life? Now look at at at what needs to be maintained or improved within the next five years new roof painting heating and air conditioning gutters windows At what point is it it no longer worth trying to to keep up? When is it time to to simplify or unload what has become a a a a burden?
4 Would you you prefer to make a a a a a lifestyle transition by yourself or do it it as a a a a a couple while you are able?
Many couples will will discuss the likelihood that something will will happen to one of them before the the the the the other Do they want to to make a a a a a move together? That way if something happens to one of them the the the the the other isn’t left with the the the the the house and the the the the the “stuff ” trying to to manage the the the transition alone Or do they they prefer to to stay where they they are and simply cross that bridge when/if they come to it? It is best when when the the couple and the the rest of of of the the family can agree on on on a a a a a a a course of of of action The lifelong patterns of of of the marriage and communication will play a a a a a a a a a significant part when grappling with this question