Speedy Decluttering: Shed over 100 items in just 60 minutes
Are you feeling overwhelmed by clutter at home? A "Decluttering Burst: Let go of one hundred things in less than an hour" challenge might be just what you need. This focused, time-limited decluttering activity is designed to create momentum and motivation by setting an ambitious but achievable goal in a short period.
During this challenge, you'll aim to remove at least 100 items from your home within an hour. Breaking down the decluttering process into manageable chunks can prevent overwhelm that often comes with large-scale projects. Short bursts can enhance focus and motivation by showing quick, visible progress.
The time constraint encourages decisiveness on what to keep or let go, making it easier to make faster choices about items. Making noticeable impact quickly can increase feelings of accomplishment and reward, thereby motivating continued decluttering efforts.
This method can help identify items that are no longer needed, freeing up space and reducing visual distractions. This benefits mental clarity and reduces stress in the home environment.
Here are some areas to focus on during the challenge:
- Your kid's room: Consider decluttering clothes they don't wear and toys they don't play with.
- Coat closet, linen closet, or laundry room: Linens, towels, sheets, blankets, coats you never wear, accessories you haven't seen in forever, extra hats, scarves, and gloves stuffed in a basket could be decluttered.
- Arts/crafts/hobby room or office: Anything you aren't using that is taking up the space you need could be decluttered.
- Closet: Clothes that don't fit, shoes that give you blisters, anything with a price tag on it, and things you don't like to wear could be decluttered.
- Storage (garage, attic, storage shed): Anything in a box that you don't use, miss, or remember, things you are saving "just in case", and aspirational items could be decluttered.
- Computer: Documents, printables, and downloads you haven't opened (ever) and blurry and duplicate photos could be decluttered.
- Junk email like sales offers or newsletters you never read could be decluttered from your computer.
- Extra books, decorative items you don't enjoy, extra furniture, nightstand clutter could be decluttered from your bedroom or living room.
- Old laundry soap and other products you never use could be decluttered from your coat closet, linen closet, or laundry room.
If the decluttering challenge goes faster than expected, consider using the motivation and inspiration to do another round. Remember, big change takes time and can sometimes feel heavy and frustrating. Find ways to have fun along the way.
As a bonus, a free copy of The Simplicity Quick Start Guide: 25 Ways to Simplify Your Life in 10 Minutes or Less is available. The decluttering burst is hoped to help in decluttering and simplifying your life.
For those who find themselves stalled during the decluttering process, the challenge suggests trying room by room methods or tips for a different approach. The decluttering burst is meant to inspire long-lasting change in your life.
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- To complement your decluttering burst, explore the latest fashion-and-beauty trends for a refreshed wardrobe and personal appearance.
- Stay informed about the world's food-and-drink scene as you dine and experience new cuisines during your travels.
- Boost your personal-growth by taking an online course in education-and-self-development, although your home will already feel more spacious and inviting.
- Transform your home-and-garden with eco-friendly improvements, enhancing both aesthetics and your commitment to sustainable living.
- Nurture your relationships through open communication, growth, and adventure, finding new experiences to share with loved ones.
