Welcome to the 10-Minute Tasks System from Organizing Moms
Do you feel overwhelmed by the thought of decluttering your entire home? Do you wish you had more time to organize, but find yourself exhausted by the idea of spending hours upon hours on it? You’re not alone. Decluttering can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Our 10-Minute Tasks System is here to help you get started.
Start right now. You don’t need to wait until you have a whole day free to start decluttering. Just 10 minutes a day can make a big difference. In fact, dedicating 10 minutes to decluttering each day can add up to over 60 hours of organizing time in just one year!
Just jump in and start! Don’t worry about where to begin or how to organize your space. Our system is designed to be easy to follow, and you can start making progress right away. You can even start with just one room or one closet – it’s more manageable than trying to declutter your entire home at once.
The secret sauce = doing something every day. Consistent, deliberate decluttering helps you build your decluttering skills and makes it easier to stay on track. And yes, you get a rest day each week – it definitely counts as doing something!
Why only 10 Minutes a Day?
- Spending hours upon hours organizing is exhausting. Let’s face it – decluttering and organizing can be physically and mentally draining. We don’t recommend spending hours upon hours on it unless you’re a professional organizer.
- Decluttering and organizing is not just about the time it takes. It’s also about the energy and motivation required. Decluttering for just 10 minutes a day is a more sustainable and enjoyable way to make progress on your home.
- You’d rather spend your time doing other things. Let’s be real – there are only so many hours in a day. You probably have other things you’d rather be doing than decluttering for hours on end.
- If you work on decluttering for just ten minutes a day, it’s totally doable, and it will become a habit. We’re not asking you to commit to hours of decluttering each day. Just 10 minutes a day can make a big difference over time.
Decluttering One Room or One Closet at a Time
Decluttering one room or one closet at a time is more manageable than trying to declutter your entire home at once. It’s also a great way to focus on one area at a time and make progress without feeling overwhelmed.
Easy 10-Minute Decluttering Tasks
Here are some examples of 10-minute declutter tasks we do in the challenge:
- Set up a donation box: Create a designated space for donations and start sorting through items you no longer need.
- Declutter closet floor: Remove any items that are on the floor and sort them into categories (e.g., keep, donate, discard).
- De-trash for a solid 10-minutes: Focus on getting rid of any trash or recyclables in your home.
- Clear off a shelf in your coat closet: Take everything off the shelf and sort items into categories (e.g., keep, donate, discard).
- Declutter kids’ backpacks: Sort through backpacks and remove any items that are no longer needed.
- Declutter the junk drawer: Remove any items that are unnecessary or broken and sort the rest into categories (e.g., keep, donate, discard).
- Declutter the pile of paper on your kitchen counter: Sort through any papers or documents and either file them away or toss them.
- Declutter the entry way: Remove any items that are cluttering up the entry way and sort them into categories (e.g., keep, donate, discard).
- Declutter two pantry shelves: Remove any items that are expired or no longer needed and sort the rest into categories (e.g., keep, donate, discard).
- Declutter old makeup: Sort through old makeup and remove any items that are expired or no longer needed.
What if I want to work for longer than 10 Minutes?
If you want to work longer than 10 minutes, go for it! Just don’t let yourself get overwhelmed or worn out. Only take out what you can easily put back within 10-15 minutes.
Will 10-Minute Tasks work for you?
This system WON’T work for you if:
- You’re not willing to do the work for 10 minutes a day.
- You get caught up in the details.
- You have an all-or-nothing mentality.
- You’re looking for an instant fix.
This system WILL work for you if:
- You can commit to 10 minutes a day.
- You can be flexible and make this system work for your needs.
- You focus on PROGRESS, not perfection.
Getting Started
- Sign up for free decluttering and organizing checklists: Get access to our 10-minute tasks checklists and start making progress on your home.
- Download and print your checklist: Print out your checklist and start working on your 10-minute tasks.
- Schedule your tasks: Schedule your 10-minute tasks for the day and stick to it.
- Focus on progress, not perfection: Remember that decluttering is a process, and it’s okay to make mistakes. Focus on making progress, not achieving perfection.
Conclusion
Decluttering your home in just 10 minutes a day is a simple and effective way to make progress on your space. By committing to just 10 minutes a day, you can build your decluttering skills and make lasting results. Don’t wait – start making progress today!
