Going Tiny to Live Bigger

Ever thought about going tiny? Tiny homes, I mean 😊

Lately, I’ve been pivoting—not just in my health journey, but in my life journey. And that’s led me to rethink my living situation in a big way… by going small.

I’m choosing a simpler, more minimalist lifestyle so I can reclaim something priceless: time, energy, and peace of mind.

One of my biggest goals is to reduce the hours I spend cleaning, organizing, and managing a home that no longer supports the life I want to live. I want more time outdoors. More hikes. More national parks. More fresh air. And honestly? Less stress.

Goal number two: stop bleeding money on things I don’t even use.

I currently live in a lake community with a pool, beach, golf course, playgrounds—you name it. Sounds dreamy, right? Except I don’t use any of it. And the POA dues required to maintain all those amenities add up to the equivalent of a couple extra mortgage payments every single year. That’s a serious money drain for a lifestyle that no longer fits.

On top of that, the community has become overcrowded and no longer feels like the peaceful, park-like setting it was when we moved there 20 years ago.

This next chapter looks different—and it feels right.

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to meet someone amazing who’s helping me design and build a tiny home that works for real life: a cozy, welcoming space for me and my dogs, and a place my daughters will actually enjoy coming home to and spending time in.

After starting over more than once, and going through divorce, I truly believed retirement might never be possible for me. But now— with my youngest off to college and my oldest mostly out of the house—I’m downsizing in a major way. Not just my home… but my life.

I’m letting go of the things that stand in the way of living my best life so I can finally pursue my dreams.

Because here’s the truth: it’s never too late.

I recently heard a quote that stopped me in my tracks: “I want to be rich in people and experiences—not in material things.”

Yes. That.

I want to wander… and wonder. I want to live my life—not live in a cubicle. I love nature. I love light. I love fresh air.

And it’s just not natural for me to spend eight hours a day closed in behind a computer with no sunlight.

Going tiny isn’t about having less—it’s about making room for more of what actually matters.

And this next chapter? It’s already feeling lighter. 🌿

This is just the beginning.

If you’re curious about tiny living, simplifying your life, or what it really looks like to design a home—and a lifestyle—that supports your health and happiness, I’d love for you to follow along my journey.

I’ll be sharing progress, details, and plenty of photos as this tiny home comes to life.

Curious to learn more? Stay tuned… there’s so much more to come. 🌿