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10 Simple Daily Challenges to

Declutter Your Home and

Simplify Your Life

by Maria Gracia Updated on March 1, 2025 Take control of your space with 10 simple daily challenges designed to help you declutter your home and simplify your life. From clearing out your email to organizing your kitchen, these easy tips will help you stay on track. Join our newsletter to be notified when new content is added to our website. Decluttering Challenges Each challenge is designed to help you declutter your home and life by creating a more organized space. As you tackle these daily tasks, you’ll experience the satisfaction of decluttering your home, streamlining your routine, and boosting your productivity. 1. __ Declutter your email inbox: Every day, delete 10 unnecessary email messages from your inbox or other folders to keep your email organized and clutter-free. 2. __ Declutter your clothes closet: Each day, part with 1 item of clothing or an accessory that no longer fits your style or serves you. 3. __ Declutter your paper filing system: Sort through 1 file folder each day, shredding anything with personal or sensitive information and recycling what you no longer need. 4. __ Declutter your kitchen: Find 1 kitchen item each day that you don’t use—whether it’s a tool, gadget, or mug—and donate or dispose of it. 5. __ Declutter your storage spaces: Whether it’s your attic, basement, or closet, every day choose 1 item to remove that’s taking up space but no longer serves a purpose. 6. __ Declutter your office supplies: Each day, get rid of at least 1 office-related item you no longer need (musty file folders, report covers, old software CDs, outdated laptops, etc.). 7. __ Declutter your pantry: Each day, remove 1 food item from your pantry that’s expired or that you won’t eat. Donate or dispose of it. 8. __ Declutter your social media list:  Each day, “unfriend” 1 person or “unfollow” 1 page. Think “quality over quantity” when it comes to your social media friends and follows. 9. __ Declutter your cleaning supplies: Each day, safely declutter at least 1 cleaning supply you never use or don’t like. 10. __ Declutter your craft supplies:  Each day, say farewell to 1 craft supply in your stash. Back to Organizing Challenges Index