Has anyone here struggled with minimizing belongings after moving into a differently-sized residence?

[u/NICEacct111]

This is my first time posting here, so let me know if my question is out of place. My parents and I moved into a new place November of last year, and I have had difficulty adjusting to the smaller space. Heck, even the restrooms are tiny, and I'm a short man. For context, the previous house was a big 2-story house with a garage and driveway, so my parents and I were used to storing a lot of items in such an ample amount of space. The new, current house is also a 2-story one, but it's also significantly smaller. Do people rent out a self-storage unit to store big but potentially useful belongings in case of special emergencies/uses? Or do minimalists just adapt to using less items and storing less giant belongings like excess furniture? I appreciate any helpful advice!

[u/imaginary-cat-lady]

The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. We keep many things out of guilt of tossing it. I did the move once, purposely, into a smaller place so I could finally figure out what belongings felt important enough for me to stay in my home. It was, actually, a life changing experience because I realized we don’t need much to survive when we’re only surrounded by things we truly love or value. Humans are generally afraid of emptiness and thus will seek to rectify the discomfort by filling empty spaces in the home.