Don’t Know Where to Start?

If you’re drawn to tiny living but you don’t even know where to start — you’re not alone.

Most people assume the tiny home journey starts with floor plans or Pinterest boards. But for many, that’s exactly where overwhelm creeps in. Too many options. Too many opinions. Too many unknowns.

Turn Dreams into Direction

Before you choose a house, a builder, or even a location, you need clarity. Not certainty — just clarity.

This is where dreams start turning into plans. When you name your priorities, everything else gets clearer — your budget, which builders make sense, what questions to ask, and which paths don’t fit (saving you time, energy, and money).

Don’t Start With the House

One of the biggest mistakes people make is starting with the structure. But tiny living isn’t just about square footage — it’s about fit.

The right tiny home depends on: - Where you want to live - When you want to make the move - Why you’re choosing this lifestyle - How much flexibility (or firmness) you have financially

Giving Your Dream a Little Shape

To help with this, we’ve created a printable worksheet designed to do get the thoughts out of your head and onto paper. My guess is it will show you that really do know where to start, you just needed to see it in black & white.

The worksheet walks you through key areas — location, timing, budget, placement, and priorities — and asks you to rate what matters most versus where you’re flexible.

This isn’t about boxing yourself in. It’s about seeing patterns: - Where are you firm? - Where do you have wiggle room? - What trade-offs actually feel okay?

Those answers become incredibly useful — whether you’re talking to a builder, a consultant, a lender, or just trying to make sense of your own options.

Why This Step Matters So Much

Clarity is what turns inspiration into momentum. When you understand your non-negotiables and your flexibility, you: - Ask better questions - Avoid chasing options that don’t fit - Spend your money more intentionally - Feel more confident taking the next step.

This worksheet won’t give you all the answers — but it will show you where to begin.

If you’re ready to move from confusion to clarity, download the printable worksheet. Print it out. Work your way through each section. Take your time. There are no right or wrong answers — only clarity waiting to surface.

And, be sure to bring it to TinyFest. Sharing your starting place with builders, consultants and new friends will help you guide you into productive conversations and jumpstart your journey to tiny living.

This activity is about Certainty & Direction- and that is what turns someday into something real!