The New Year is here, and you know what they say: new year, new you. Well, even if you're not looking to completely redesign who you are and what you do, there's one thing you should definitely think about doing in the new year: clearing out some of the clutter in your home. Whether you're considering moving to a new home for work or retirement or you just want to reclaim some existing space, there's nothing like shaking things up with a good downsizing. Here are some great tips to ring in the new year right: Start Small How often does this happen to you? You're all raring to go when it comes to downsizing clutter, but then you open that closet or garage and see a giant, intimidating mess — and suddenly you run for the hills. The mess is still there, you now feel terrible and the clutter only gets worse. How in the world do you get around this?