{"id":3943,"date":"2023-07-27T19:26:45","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T01:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/?p=3943"},"modified":"2024-08-15T08:28:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T14:28:35","slug":"a-15-minute-weekend-decluttering-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/a-15-minute-weekend-decluttering-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Decluttering Fast: 5 Easy Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sometimes decluttering fast<\/strong> is the best way to get organized, clear clutter, and make space for the things I truly enjoy<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decluttering a house or even just a room can be overwhelming as a whole project, so I like to work on the spaces in short, 15 minute blocks of time<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I set the timer and clear clutter fast. When the timer goes off, I stop — unless I’m having fun and feeling motivated, in which case I keep going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently after doing four 15-minute sessions over two weekend days I took eight bags of treasures to the ARC drop-off: DVDs, little-worn clothing, books, toys and knick knacks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each bag that goes out the door frees up lovely open space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What I’ve discovered is that decluttering is a lot like paying off debt. In the early stages you have to spend extra time going through everything, when you feel like you have absolutely no time to spare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But as each space gets uncluttered, time gradually returns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As each space or closet or cabinet becomes tidy, it’s faster to find things and easier to keep clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may find, as I do, that walking into a tidy, uncluttered room fills your spirit with peace. What a nice feeling to cultivate at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Tips for How to Declutter Quickly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are five steps to declutter your home fast and maintain an organized, clutter-free living space:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Put on your favorite music and set the timer.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make the atmosphere fun by turning on some upbeat tunes. Or listen to an audiobook or a podcast you love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set a timer if you like. I get extra motivated to see how much I can accomplish in the short span of 15 minutes. Having a short window of time can make big organizing tasks more manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Sort items into 3 categories <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you go through each space, sort items into three categories: <\/p>\n\n\n\n