The Upside of Downsizing: 50 Ways to Create a Cozy Life

Popular author and humorist Karen O’Connor reveals that life after 50 is great! Most people have raised their families, established careers, and chosen lifestyles they enjoy. Now they look forward to times of cozier living with less stress and more joy, simplicity, and relaxation. Drawing on real-life experiences, Karen shares stories, biblical principles, and innovative ideas for augmenting the upside to midlife, including:

  • whittling belongings down to only items that bring smiles and terrific memories
  • simplifying to achieve a desired balance of commitments and leisure
  • rediscovering the joys of an empty nest
  • eliminating clutter in life and living space to downsize stress
  • finding new activities that bring contentment and help others

In brief, easy-to-read chapters, The Upside of Downsizing helps readers transition into vibrant, energetic lifestyles for the second half of life.

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The Upside of Downsizing: 50 Ways to Create a Cozy Life

Popular author and humorist Karen O’Connor reveals that life after 50 is great! Most people have raised their families, established careers, and chosen lifestyles they enjoy. Now they look forward to times of cozier living with less stress and more joy, simplicity, and relaxation. Drawing on real-life experiences, Karen shares stories, biblical principles, and innovative ideas for augmenting the upside to midlife, including:

  • whittling belongings down to only items that bring smiles and terrific memories
  • simplifying to achieve a desired balance of commitments and leisure
  • rediscovering the joys of an empty nest
  • eliminating clutter in life and living space to downsize stress
  • finding new activities that bring contentment and help others

In brief, easy-to-read chapters, The Upside of Downsizing helps readers transition into vibrant, energetic lifestyles for the second half of life.

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The Upside of Downsizing: 50 Ways to Create a Cozy Life

The Upside of Downsizing: 50 Ways to Create a Cozy Life

by Karen O'Connor
The Upside of Downsizing: 50 Ways to Create a Cozy Life

The Upside of Downsizing: 50 Ways to Create a Cozy Life

by Karen O'Connor

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Popular author and humorist Karen O’Connor reveals that life after 50 is great! Most people have raised their families, established careers, and chosen lifestyles they enjoy. Now they look forward to times of cozier living with less stress and more joy, simplicity, and relaxation. Drawing on real-life experiences, Karen shares stories, biblical principles, and innovative ideas for augmenting the upside to midlife, including:

  • whittling belongings down to only items that bring smiles and terrific memories
  • simplifying to achieve a desired balance of commitments and leisure
  • rediscovering the joys of an empty nest
  • eliminating clutter in life and living space to downsize stress
  • finding new activities that bring contentment and help others

In brief, easy-to-read chapters, The Upside of Downsizing helps readers transition into vibrant, energetic lifestyles for the second half of life.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780736940337
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Publication date: 02/01/2011
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 176
File size: 250 KB

About the Author

Karen O’Connor is a sought-after speaker, a writing consultant, and the award-winning author of more than 75 books, including Gettin’ Old Ain’t for Wimps (more than 300,000 copies sold). She’s appeared on national media, including The 700 Club and 100 Huntley Street.


Karen O’Connor (1938 – 2025) was a sought-after speaker, a writing consultant, and an award-winning author of more than 75 books, including Gettin’ Old Ain’t for Wimps (more than 500,000 copies sold). Her national media appearances included The 700 Club and 100 Huntley Street.

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