Get organized with these 10 days of minimalism

Decluttering your home is a great goal to set for yourself. But it can be overwhelming for some to get started. So if you’re looking for a way to ease yourself into the process, give these 10 days of minimalism a try.

No more lidless Tupperware

Is your Tupperware drawer or cabinet total chaos? Pull everything out and make a pile of lidless containers. Recycle, repurpose or toss them.

Inventory your bathroom

Before you buy any more products, take a look at what you have. Decide which items you want to use up and put them out where you can see them. Don’t buy new things until you’ve used up the old ones.

Freshen up your bookshelf

Go through all of your books and first decide which you’ll keep and which you’ll donate. Then organize what you have left. You can sort them by title, author, genre, color, age … whichever you like best.

Recycle unwanted paperwork

Paperwork has a tendency to pile up over time because we keep things in case we need them later on. Take the time to go through bills, junk mail, instruction manuals … any paperwork you have lying around. Recycle what you don’t need. Be sure to shred sensitive documents.

Clean out your daily bag

Do you carry a handbag or backpack with you on a regular basis? It’s easy to toss in random items and forget about them. Take everything out of the bag and get rid of what you don’t need.

Say goodbye to single socks

Have you been holding onto hope of finding a match for your lone socks? Time to let go! Donate, toss or repurpose all your single socks.

Tidy your workspace

The less distractions you have, the better you can concentrate on your work. If your workspace is a mess, take the time to organize it. Put away miscellaneous items that don’t belong. If you need to, purchase a drawer to house things you only need occasionally.

Reduce shower bottles

Clean out any empty bottles from your shower (recycle what you can). Only have one of each product you need (body wash, shampoo, conditioner). Use up everything you have before buying new products.

Pass along old shirts

Go through your closet and pull all the shirts you don’t wear anymore. If you’re debating whether to keep one or not, ask yourself if you’ve worn it in the last year. Donate the shirts to people in need.

Go through your fridge

When is the last time you cleaned out your fridge? Check the expiration dates on sauces and condiments. Compost or toss any old food. Clean containers and recycle if possible.