Small Do-able Doses

Decluttering in Small, Doable Doses: Simple Steps to Get Started

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? You’re not alone! The secret to success is Small, Doable Doses—quick, manageable steps to build momentum without burnout.

Declutter in 5 Minutes: The Power of a Timer

Feeling stuck? Grab a timer and try this:

1️⃣ Pick One Small Area – A drawer, a kitchen utensil holder, or a single shelf.
2️⃣ Use the Keep or LETS-GO Method – Sort into four categories:

• ✅ Keep – Items you love, need, and use.

• 📍 Lives Elsewhere – Things that belong in another room.

• 🗑️ Trash – Broken, stained, or unusable? Out it goes!

• ❤️ Sentimental/Heirloom - You can set aside to tackle when you've time to spend.

• 🎁 Goes Out – Donations, sellable items, or borrowed things.

  
  3️⃣ Set a 5-Minute Timer – You can do anything for five minutes!
  4️⃣ Sort Quickly – No overthinking. Just start placing items in the right spots.
  5️⃣ Clean as You Go – Wipe down the space before placing your Keep items back in an organized way.

🎉 Boom! You just decluttered!

The Decluttering Dozen: A 12-Minute Power Session

For a more complete decluttering session, try a Decluttering Dozen—12 minutes of focused sorting, cleaning, and taking action.

✔ Put away Lives Elsewhere items.
✔ Take trash out immediately.
✔ Load donations into your car or a designated holding spot.
✔ Set a deadline for selling items—if they don’t sell fast, donate them!

This method ensures you're not just shuffling clutter from one place to another—you’re actually completing the task.

You’re in Control—You ARE a Declutterer!

Decluttering isn’t about having a Pinterest-perfect home. It’s about taking charge of your space one small win at a time. You’ve got this!

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💋 Julie