Are you overwhelmed about where to start when decluttering and organizing your home? I understand. I find myself thinking the same thing. Over the years, I have created numerous organizing challenges to support people who feel overwhelmed and help them get motivated to make a change, even if it is just a little movement forward. So, I reviewed my large collection of home organizing challenges, picked these favorites that my visitors loved, and am sharing them with you.
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Key Takeaways
- The article features a variety of organizing challenges to help declutter your home effectively.
- Popular challenges include '15 Days of Purging' and '31 Days 15 Minute Organizing List' to motivate small daily efforts.
- Each challenge provides specific instructions and printable resources for users.
- You can choose one or two challenges, as you don't need to complete them all at once.
Keep in mind: you do not have to use all of them. Just pick one or two and see how it goes. Each challenge has its own instructions and has printable images that you can use and share.
15 Days of Purging Challenge
The first organizing challenge is the 15 Days of Purging Challenge. This challenge is all about getting rid of stuff. Each day you get rid of small things or large things, and by the end of the 15 days, you will have gotten rid of 120 items in your home. WOW, right?
15-Day Purging Challenge to Clear Out Your Home Right Now
The other day I thought, what would help people get rid of their unused stuff? A challenge, of course. But why should people do periodic purging of their things? There are many reasons, but some of the most important ones are 1. to be able to get rid of the past and see possibilities of
31 Days 15 Minute Organizing List
This 31 Days 15 Minute Organizing List challenge is all about getting rid of stuff in 15 minutes or less. I list a variety of areas you need to visit to purge and organize in your home. Within one month, you will have completed 31 different areas.
31 Days 15 Minute Organizing List Challenge
Are you struggling to organize your home? It's time to take baby steps and try a challenge. This challenge is designed for a 15-minute task to be completed each day to help you jump-start your decluttering and organizing process. I created this 31-day, 15-minute organizing list and tips on how to organize these areas. This list
31 Days to An Organized Life
This organizing challenge will tell you where to organize each day. It lists a variety of areas that you can declutter in just 15 minutes. You can do this any time and every day throughout the week. We all have 15 minutes we can spare, right?
31 Days to An Organized Life
Are you looking to get your life organized right now? This 31 Days challenge may be just the thing! Here is the entire list for you to review and share. The rules are simple. Organize one area each day for 31 days.
15 Organizing Tasks That Take 15 Minutes
This fourth organizing challenge post is another organizing task list that was most popular for years. And, can still help if you want to organize and declutter other areas in a short amount of time. Each task on this list only takes less than 15 minutes to do and is reasonably easy to get done.
15 Organizing Tasks that take 15 Minutes Each Day
We are all so busy these days. With work and shuttling kids around taking up most of our day, our organizing tasks are usually lumped in with every other chore that needs completing. However, organizing doesn't have to happen 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
31 Mini Organizing Project Challenge
The next organizing challenge is that are only mini tasks that you can do in less than 15 minutes a day. Doing these 31 mini-organizing projects during the month will get you to a more organized and relaxed state by the end of the month.
31 Mini Organizing Projects
Do you have mini-organizing projects in your home but don't have the time to do them? I define mini-tasks as tasks you can do in less than 15 minutes. The tasks below were created for my clients who are too busy to spend even an hour on an organizing project. Doing these 31 mini-organizing projects
29 Days Small Items Big Clutter Challenge
This challenge is specifically focused on the small items in our home. This will share different areas to declutter these small items.
29 Days Small Items Big Clutter Challenge
Decluttering is so much easier when you clear out small tasks a little each day. As you know, small items in any house can envelop the home if not controlled. Every group in this challenge can get out of hand rapidly if not looked at and scrutinized periodically. This time, we will be sharing a
A to Z Organizing Challenge
This final challenge is a fun one. It helps you organize areas in alphabetical order. For example, arrange the Art supplies for A day, and organize the outside shed (affiliate) on O day.
A to Z Organizing Challenge
Why not organize BEFORE the new year? Don't wait till January. Or if you want to come back and do the challenge, then. Either way, here is a list of what to do on this A to Z list. It's fun and can be done with kids to show them the importance of going through
I hope these challenges help you get rid of unwanted and unused items and get your home organized. And as a result, it helps you enjoy your life, family, friends, and yourself more.
Get others involved too! Feel free to share these challenges with others. Doing challenges together will keep you focused and motivated to complete the challenge.
Visit our other 40+ Home Organizing Challenges for even more inspiration.
Feel free to visit these posts to see why you should declutter for a better life.
The Benefits of Minimalism: 7 Reasons to Declutter Your Life
Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering
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Jonda Beattie says
Something here for everyone. Pick one and go!
Lucy Kelly says
Another vote for the short and sweet 15 minute challenge here, Sabrina! Having a time limit makes it all so much more doable 🙂
Julie Bestry says
I love how a challenge gives structure to the whole process. For me, the second challenge, handling one particular area in just 15 minutes, going all month, would be ideal, because most of my spaces just need little tune-ups. You've got something for everyone!
Linda Samuels says
What fun ways to tackle decluttering! There is something for everyone. I like your take on the A to Z decluttering challenge. "X" is clever. So many of us have medical documents and papers that aren't needed. I'm imagining a BIG pile of shredding!!!! Happy day!
Janet Schiesl says
These all look fun. I'd probably adopt a couple of them to fit my life. Find the things that I constantly need to organize around my house and then repeat as a challenge.
Melanie Summers says
I love the month of 15 minute organizing tasks! I'm going to print this one and try it. Thanks for taking the time to round these up for us to try.
Sabrina Quairoli says
That is great, Melanie! I'm glad you found one to do. =)
Phaedra Studt says
Sometimes a challenge is just what is needed to help someone stop being overwhelmed by the process and to just jump in! These all seem very approachable, and once you start clearing space, it's hard to stop when you see the improvements.
Sabrina Quairoli says
I totally agree, Phaedra! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Julie Stobbe says
Thanks for sharing your challenges. I can see from your experience that 15 minutes seems to be the key to help get people started with decluttering and organizing. As they enjoy the benefits of an organized they will move onto larger projects or perhaps divide the larger project into 15 minutes of work until the job is done.
Ronni Eisenberg says
I love when tasks are broken up into time-slots. So, your challenge, 15 tasks to be done in 15 minutes is my favorite. It’s very concrete and we know what we’re getting into.
It’s also motivating when you have only a 5, 10 or 15 minute task. It’s quick and easy to fit into any schedule.
Seana Turner says
I love challenges like these. I typically run one each January, when many people are "in the mood" to get started. Will be pinning!
Sabrina Quairoli says
Thank you, Seana!
Janet Barclay says
These are all great ways to take a job that's difficult for many and make it fun!