If decluttering seems overwhelming, which I’m guessing it does, this is for you.
It felt impossible when I started my first 30 Day Declutter Challenge. Starting small is a great way to accomplish some small goals and see how it feels to have things organized.
Set a timer for 5-minutes and work hard on your project until it goes off. Don’t look forward to another one, don’t get distracted, just work your little buns off for five straight minutes. K?
5-Minute Declutter Challenges
- Go through your mail pile.
- Clean off the top of your bedroom end tables.
- Get rid of all tupperware without lids or stained/old.
- Clean all the trash and junk out of your car.
- Pick the area of your house that is most cluttered and give it 5 whole minutes.
- Clear out your medicine cabinet.
- Clean out a junk drawer.
- Clean out your refrigerator.
- Clean out your freezer.
- Go back to your most cluttered spot and give it 5 more minutes of decluttering.
Once you’re done there are lots of other ways to move forward if you’re ready!
♥ Start the full free 30 Day Declutter Challenge
♥ Take the free Digital Declutter email course
♥ Print the Declutter Workbook
Once you really understand the fundamental reason why you have so much clutter, set a plan in place and finally get rid of it. You will feel so much better and can stop stressing about all that mess!
Liz is a just a mom trying to keep it real about how little she sleeps, how often she gets puked on and how much she loves them. You can find her here every day writing about real-mom moments.
Sadret says
I love the timer idea! I did a frantic 5-minute sweep of my utility room yesterday because a new dryer was being delivered. I spent half the morning stressing over temco logistics reviews hoping the delivery would go smoothly, so nervously organizing old lint rollers and unmatched socks kept my hands busy. It’s amazing how much trash accumulates in the car door pockets too, that’s definitely my next target.