How do I deal with forty years of belongings when downsizing?

Forty years of belongings gets handled in pieces, not all at once: start with the easy decisions, items no one wants and can simply be donated or hauled away, before tackling anything sentimental that takes more time to sort through. Bringing in a junk removal service or estate-sale company for the bulk items frees up energy for the harder, more personal decisions. Brian Beatty connects downsizing clients with those services early so the sorting does not become the reason the sale stalls.