The Upside of Downsizing: 50 Ways to Create a Cozy Life
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    [year] => 2011
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    [synopsis] => 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. 
	Life after 50 is great! Karen O'Connor helps readers find cozier living with less stress and more joy. Drawing on real-life experiences, she shares stories, biblical principles, and innovative ideas for trimming belongings, rediscovering the joys of an empty nest, actively helping others, and establishing a vibrant, energetic lifestyle. 
	"Karen's small book has big ideas! The Upside of Downsizing comes at an opportune time as my husband and I are in the middle of downsizing. I found her ideas helpful and practical. If you're tired of the clutter and want more free time to relax and celebrate life this book is for you!"

-Mary Englund Murphy, Speaker/Author 
	"Karen's book has inspired me to get the process going with her joyful and trail-blazing approach. The scripture citations and quotes were such a delight. I have recommended this book to several of my family and friends already."

-Lisa Patrice Hamil 
	"I absolutely loved Karen O'Connor's The Upside of Downsizing. This book was filled with nuggets of gold that were actually life changing for me. Every story was inspiring, entertaining and it gave me specific ideas that helped me to have a richer and more meaningful life. I felt like Karen was sharing her stories while we were sitting close to a burning fireplace in her living room. I especially loved the stories about how Karen and her husband were dancing in their living room on New Year's Eve and how it reignited the flame of their love. 

"Anyone who reads this book will have a richer, happier, and more fulfilling life if they follow the suggestions that she gives. Last but not least, it will bring anyone who reads those closer to their creator. I give this book a thumbs up."

-Sandra Victor 
	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. 
	"This is the perfect handbook for anyone who is embarking on, or well into, the second half of their 'life century.' Best-selling author Karen O'Connor writes with clarity, humor, and precision-she's even figured out a way to downsize her message so even the busiest person can find time to absorb it, plus, this downsized book is even small enough to fit into the dinkiest handbag. My favorite chapter is the last one: Share Your Gifts. In very few words, Karen helps you to know how to discover your gifts and then gives several good suggestions for ways you can share those gifts with others. It is full of these seize-the-moment ideas that will upsize your happiness and downsize your stress."

-Connie Cavanaugh, international speaker and author of Following God One Yes at a Time 
	"As a recent empty nester, this new book by Karen O'Connor, The Upside of Downsizing, is simply excellent and for me, right on target.  She has written about emotions and changes that I would never have dreamed I would be f
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