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Real Life: Declutter Challenge for Busy Folks

As you know, I like to keep things real.  I like eating real food and I enjoy my real life which is full of family, friends, and activity.  Like many of you, my family keeps me busy with lots of sports and activities in the evening and on weekends.  My full-time job keeps me busy during the week.  There are just not enough hours in the day to do everything.  My house suffers.  Sure, we keep the kitchen clean, the bathroom gets scrubbed, and we put things away on a daily basis, but the clutter slowly creeps in and gets out of control.

 


Declutterchallengeforbusyfolks

The house didn’t get cluttered in a day, so there is no way that I am going to unclutter it in a day.  I have a bit (a bit, that’s funny) of a perfectionist personality.  I really would prefer to take a week off of work, pull everything out of my house, and only put those things that I really need back into the house.  Since, there is no way in heck that is going to happen, I’ve decided to take a different approach to decluttering.

10 items per day until the mess is gone

My goal each day is to get rid of 10 items per day until the clutter is gone.  I am going to focus on one room at a time so that the change is noticeable to me.  I think this will help me to stay motivated.  Now, is a good time for me to start this project.  I have one son who has graduated from college and moving into his own grown-up home.  I have another son who is just starting college.  Another school year is about to start for my little ones.  Lots of changes.  These changes are really getting me motivated to make some changes.  I invite you to join me this week. Join me in the declutter challenge for busy folks.

I’m starting in the master bedroom.  The place that everyone likes to dump their stuff and the place that clutter often goes to hide.  It should be our sanctuary from the craziness and stress of the world.  We want our sanctuary back!  Find 10 things each day this week and either relocate it to its proper place, toss it, or donate it, or sell it.  Keep it simple.  We have all day to reach our 10 item goal.

 As I look around my room, I noticed the following items that are major sources of clutter in the master bedroom. 

  1. Extra pillows that just end up on the floor
  2. Stuffed animals
  3. Old lotions
  4. Old perfumes
  5. Paperwork
  6. Extra memorabilia
  7. Décor that is outdated or no longer loved
  8. Clean clothing: belongs in closet or drawers or donated
  9. Items that belong to the children
  10. Laundry
  11. Old medicines
  12. Broken costume jewelry
  13. Anything from your ex
  14. Broken TV remote controls
  15. Manuals to things you no longer need
  16. Worn out or stained linens
  17. Dirty clothing: make sure still like and will wear or wash and donate or throw away
  18. Accessories you no longer use like scarves, purses, etc.
  19. Old school papers
  20. Magazines
  21. Ticket stubs

Printable List for your reference

Are you joining me on my declutter challange?  What room do you find to be most problematic. What clutter drives you the most crazy?

 


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  1. Gaye @CalmHealthySexy says

    August 3, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    You must have been looking around my bedroom to come up with that list! lol
    Gaye @CalmHealthySexy recently posted…4 Ways to Stop Beating Yourself Up!My Profile

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    • Christina says

      August 3, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Ahh……..you figured out my secret! LOL! It’s nice to know that I’m not alone. The struggle is real.

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  2. Mary says

    August 3, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    A de cluttered house? Sigh. I’m game for 10 things a day. Sticking to one room at a time is a great idea. The visual in the end would be motivating to keep going. Let’s do it!
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    • Christina says

      August 4, 2015 at 9:24 am

      I’m trying. This is not going to be easy for me. Let’s support each other and make this happen!

      Reply
  3. All that's Jas says

    August 7, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    Great list, now only to stick to it…LOL. Thanks for sharing your post with Thursday Favorite Things!
    All that’s Jas recently posted…Bundle of Joy GiveawayMy Profile

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    • Christina says

      August 11, 2015 at 12:10 pm

      I’m trying to stick to it. It’s not easy for me…….that is for sure.

      Reply
  4. Janelle@The Peaceful Haven says

    January 7, 2016 at 9:57 am

    My most crazy room is the mudroom AKA dumproom! Following your daily challenges and thanks for the help!
    Janelle@The Peaceful Haven recently posted…20 Ways To Drink MORE WaterMy Profile

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