Why You Should Try a Month of Decluttering
Are you ready to do some serious decluttering? Join us for Your Month of Decluttering!
Why Declutter Every Day for a Month?
- You'll build a decluttering habit. They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit. If declutter for a whole month, you'll exceed that!
- You'll be able to see your progress. When you declutter sporadically, it can be difficult to see how far you've come. When you declutter daily, you'll often be surprised to see how much better your space starts to look!
- You'll feel motivated. There's something about a challenge that gets us pumped up to get things done.
This daily decluttering can start whenever you want it to. If you're ready today, you can start! For a month, you commit to decluttering one container of stuff from your home each day. After a month, you will have decluttered a ton of stuff!
Sound good to you? Here's what you can do to plan ahead for the challenge:
Plan Ahead for Your Month of Decluttering
- Brainstorm different areas in your house that you'd like to declutter. Make a written or typed list so you can refer to it during the challenge. Here's a printable you can use to list areas you want to declutter. Need more specific ideas? Check out the list in this 30-Day Declutter Challenge.
- Figure out what you'll do with your decluttered items. Will you drop off your donations daily? Will you wait until the end of the challenge? Make a plan for what you'll do with the stuff you declutter so that it doesn't stay in your home and eventually make its way back into your living space. Here's more info about what to do with decluttered items.
- If you plan to donate a lot of the items you declutter, print out a donation tracker. Here's a good one from iHeartOrganizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I have to use a certain sized container? Is it okay if I use boxes instead? Any container is okay. It's totally up to you! Use stuff you already have – no need to buy anything new.
- Does it all have to be donated? Nope! You'll want to separate your items for donation, but all clutter that you get rid of counts for this challenge.
- Can I take a day off? Yes! If you want to work ahead or have makeup days, that's totally fine. Just aim to declutter one container worth of stuff every day.
- What if this is too much all at once? Do I really have to do this every single day for a month? NO! If the daily lessons aren't working for you, you can spread them out as far apart as you'd like. I'd recommend scheduling decluttering sessions on your calendar so you don't forget to keep up. But, by all means, do this challenge at your own pace!
Track Your Progress During Your Month of Decluttering Challenge
Want to track your progress in the Your Month of Decluttering? Download the free printable tracking sheet above, and check off each container you declutter.
30 Day Declutter Challenge
Want more specific direction on what to declutter when? Go here to grab a calendar printable for the 30-day declutter challenge.
Want more Decluttering Information?
Here are some resources and articles to help get you motivated for the challenge!
- How Much is Your Clutter Costing You?
- Get Rid of It – A Step-By-Step Decluttering Guide for Beginners
- The Decluttering Process
- 100+ Things To Throw Away Right Now
- What To Do With Decluttered Items
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