Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In our final 5 minutes we’re going to make our second organizing mindset shift. Inhale clarity, freedom and order… Day 30: Get Organized Mindset Shift #2: Make It A Habit To Avoid Clutter Step 1: Decide to adopt this new habit: Include cleaning up as part of every single task. […]
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Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! Today and tomorrow we’re going to prepare for the end of the 30-Day Organize-athon by making two incredibly important organizing mindset shifts. They will help you to preserve the organizing gains you’ve made over the past month – for life! Day 29: Get Organized Mindset Shift #1: Adopt OCI-OGO Step […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your grooming products and gadgets. And today’s bonus task will save you time, space and money! Day 28: Organize Your Grooming Supplies Step 1: Grab a large bag and take it to your bathroom cabinets, tallboy drawers, dressing table, or wherever you […]
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Thanks for all the questions about the 30-Day Organize-athon. I’ve picked out a few typical questions and put together some answers for you. Perfectionism Q: I really like this organize-athon. Wish I could get to everything in my house and have it perfect. For some reason I don’t believe we will get done with it […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to declutter by finding at least 12 things to give away. Don’t worry – it’ll be easier than you think! Day 27: Declutter By Donating A Dozen Step 1: Grab a bag. Quickly fill the bag as you move through your home – and […]
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Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to declutter your exercise and sporting stuff. OK, go! (PS That’s a witty little treadmill reference. ) Day 26: Declutter Your Exercise and Sports Equipment Step 1: Quickly walk around your house collecting any exercise or sports paraphernalia you’ve not used in the past 12 […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your surfaces. Ready? Let’s start. Day 25: Declutter Your Surfaces Step 1: Decide which surfaces you want to tackle in today’s 5 minutes. Depending on the state of your surfaces, you could choose to declutter one or more of the following: Kitchen […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to organize your bedside table or nightstand. Cool – let’s do it. Day 24: Organize Your Bedside Area Step 1: Remove anything from your bedside area that detracts from a sense of calm and tranquility, such as: Computers, printers, laptops TV Paperwork Kids’ toys […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize the things you would like to achieve for yourself. Not what you were expecting? Let’s give it a go anyway… Day 23: Organize Your Goals Step 1: Get a pen and paper or open a new document on your computer. Step 2: […]
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Can you believe we’re into the fourth and final week of the 30-Day Organize-athon? One of my favorite things to do each morning is to read over the previous day’s comments (I read them all!) and enjoy the wonderful reports of decluttering, home organization and personal clarity that you guys share with me and with […]
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Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to organize your purse, tote, man-bag, briefcase, satchel, book-bag, or whatever generally accompanies you when you’re out and about. I’m just gonna call it a bag for now. Think clarity, freedom and order… Day 22: Organize Your Bag Step 1: Empty everything out of […]
Welcome to Day 21 of the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your pantry.
Let’s start.
Day 21: Organize Your Pantry
Step 1: Grab a bag and open your pantry. Quickly scanning your shelves from top to bottom, toss into the bag anything that:
Welcome to Day 20 of the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your fridge.
Let’s go!
Day 20: Organize Your Fridge
Step 1: Grab a bag and open your fridge. Quickly scanning your shelves from top to bottom, toss into the bag anything that:
Are you doing the ★ 30-Day Organize-athon ★ with me? If you have questions about any of the tasks, or the program in general, please ask your question here. I’ll put together a Q&A post for you. 🙂 See you soon for Day 20! [Image by Torley]
Welcome to Day 19 of the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to organize the things that need to leave your house.
Right, let’s get to it.
Day 19: Organize Your Outgoing Space
Step 1: Gather together any items that need to be taken out of your home, such as:
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Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your storage containers. Let’s get to it. Day 18: Organize Your Tupperware and Storage Containers Step 1: Empty out your stash of Tupperware and containers onto the floor Step 2: Add any stray items that belong here but have migrated to other […]
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Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-declutter the kids’ toys. Inhale: clarity, freedom, order. We’re gonna need it! Day 17: Declutter The Kids’ Toys Note: Decide on the extent to which you need to consult/involve the kids. This will depend on their ages and your family style. Step 1: Grab […]
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Welcome to Day 16 of the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to organize your um, delicates.
OK go!
Day 16: Organize Your Underwear
Step 1: Empty your underwear drawer.
Step 2: Collect only those items that:
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We’ve passed the halfway point of the 30-Day Organize-athon! Woohoo! Many of you are saying your homes are already looking much less cluttered and better organized. That’s a pretty awesome result for only 5 minutes a day! Now I know some of the tasks are a stretch to complete in 5 minutes, but here’s the […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-declutter your desk, den, study, or home office area. Let’s start. Day 15: Declutter Your Home Office Step 1: Grab a large garbage bag. Step 2: Quickly making your way around your desk, den, study, or home office area, toss these items into […]