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30 Days To A Clutter-Free House: Take The Declutter Challenge!

Have you heard about the latest craze in declutter ideas, namely, giving yourself an official Declutter Challenge? The idea is simple, and can be done on your own or in conjunction with your clutter-bug friends, your signficant other, or your children.

The objective? Declutter your house, obviously! You know it's a mess, and you know that with the right movitation, you WILL be able to conquer the clutter once and for all!

How does a Declutter Challenge work? There are many types of DeClutter Challenges you can undertake that work in various ways, but I'm going to spotlight one that I think has incredible potential for success: The "30 Day Declutter Challenge"!

Contents at a Glance

30 Day Declutter Challenge Suggestions
How To Succeed With Your 30 Day Declutte...
Is A 30 Day DeClutter Challenge Too Long...
Other Great "Decluttering Your Home...
For More Declutter Challenge Ideas...
Nifty Tools To Help You With Your Declut...

What You Need To Get Started!

First things first. Get yourself a large, easily write-able calendar such as the one below. This will be your Game Plan Sheet, your Success Record, and your Motivator all in one! Sit yourself down and FILL IN those squares with one or two areas that you will challenge yourself to declutter each day. Do NOT make the items overly large tasks. Do NOT be unrealistic. But DO fill in each square from Monday through Saturday, allowing yourself a "day off" each Sunday in which you can relax and admire your success.

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30 Day Declutter Challenge Suggestions

One Month, and Your House Will Thank You!

My suggestion is to work your way around the house so that even if you "give up" the Declutter Challenge at Day 15, (which, of course, you won't), you will see a noticable improvement in one particular area at least.

Here are some random ideas to get you started filling your calendar. Remember, the possibilities are as endless as the clutter that needs to be cleared!

- Medicine Cabinet
- Pantry Cupboard Top Three Shelves
- Pantry Cupboard Bottom Three Shelves
- Shoes Area (throw out broken, never-worn, mate-less shoes...)
- Bills drawer
- Children's books (throw out broken ones or donate the unliked or never read ones)
- Tupperware or plastic containers drawer
- "Junk Drawer"
- Linen Closet
- Top drawer of desk
- Coat closet
- DVD or VHS shelf
- Photo boxes (may need to dedicate a few days to this one!)
- Under your daughter's bed
- Cupboard under the kitchen sink
- Utensils drawer
- Underwear drawer
- Laundry room shelves
- Etc...

How To Succeed With Your 30 Day Declutter Challenge

Ready, Set, Go!

Once your calendar is filled, make it PUBLIC somehow! Post it on your blog! Have your significant other or your mother/daughter/best friend keep you accountable. Accountability is often the secret to succeeding at something difficult.

Each day, get up with the intention of completing the self-assigned task as soon as possible. Putting it off until later that day is a recipe for not doing it at all... we all know that! Once it's completed, cross off the day with a big red check mark! If you miss a day (and let's be realistic, it could happen), simply catch up the next day that you can! Once your calendar is completely filled with big red checkmarks (or Xs or little pink hearts or stickers or $5.00 bills towards that shopping trip... whatever you like), you will have a much more organized and clutter-free house than you would have thought possible 30 days prior!

Is A 30 Day DeClutter Challenge Too Long?

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if you don't want it to take 30 Days!

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For More Declutter Challenge Ideas...

Check Out These Articles!

Take The Declutter Challenge!: This article gives a brief overview of the several different types of DeClutter Challenges designed to get you and your family sorting through the clutter in a quick and fun way! Be sure not to miss the "2010 in 2010 DeClutter Challenge"!
The 2010 in 2010 Declutter Challenge!: Want a unique challenge for the year 2010? How about decluttering all of that STUFF that is taking up precious space in your house? Check out this article and get motivated to declutter your house for good!
The One Week Declutter Challenge: Need a push to declutter that spare room, that garage, or that kitchen? Give yourself a One Week Declutter Challenge such as described in this article, and be amazed at the results!
The 30 Day Decluttering Challenge: If you want to learn more about The 30 Day DeCluttering Challenge, check this out! Learn how to make a manageable plan of action that will leave your house looking organized and clutter-free!
Top 5 DeClutter Tips For Moms: If you are a mother of younger children, read this advice before you start your DeClutter Challenge!

Important!

Don't let your clutter defeat you!
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Nifty Tools To Help You With Your Declutter Challenge

Sometimes all we need to get ourselves motivated to do something is the right tool for the job. And often, a NEW tool is what gives us that added nudge to get busy. Check out the great organizational wonders below for some ideas!

If A Declutter Challenge Isn't Your Thing...

If you would rather take a more traditional approach to decluttering, you can find some excellent tips, strategies, and advice in the following articles. Check them out!

May 10, 2010 @ 11:55 am15 Point Decluttering Checklist - Do a Serious Dec... from Marlee Dorst - EzineArticles Expert Author: Many people experience during a certain time of year the desire to do a serious decluttering. Perhaps they want to start fresh before a new season begins, or perhaps an event occurs that sparks that y...
May 9, 2010 @ 11:46 amFight the Battle Against Clutter Using One of Thes... from Marlee Dorst - EzineArticles Expert Author: Which technique will you take in the Battle Against Clutter? Review the 5 decluttering technique here and find out which strategy will suit you best!
Mar 29, 2010 @ 3:21 pmTips to Declutter Your Home - Advice From a Former... from Marlee Dorst - EzineArticles Expert Author: If you want some tips to declutter your home, then I have some for you that are really going to work well. At least, they did for me!
Mar 18, 2010 @ 10:57 pm5 Lies We Tell Ourselves About Our Cluttered Homes from Marlee Dorst - EzineArticles Expert Author: Don't let yourself fall for the lies you tell yourself about your cluttered home! Learn what the lies are, and see if where you stand!
Mar 14, 2010 @ 10:59 amEmergency Decluttering - Tips That Will Save Your... from Marlee Dorst - EzineArticles Expert Author: Need some quick tips that will save your sanity and save your home from looking like a complete disaster on that special day? Check these out!
Feb 25, 2010 @ 12:41 pmFour Ways to Get More Decluttering Done from Marlee Dorst - EzineArticles Expert Author: If you are looking for ways to get more decluttering done, here are four tips that will help you keep organizing and cleaning up your house. Avoid any interruptions so you can focus on decluttering. P...
Feb 25, 2010 @ 11:03 amGetting Your Home Organized - The Most Important S... from Marlee Dorst - EzineArticles Expert Author: Getting your home organized is not the easiest thing in the world, especially if you are a bit of a pack rat to begin with. But, doing so can hugely sky-rocket your productivity in all areas of life,...
Feb 22, 2010 @ 12:36 amHow To Make A Declutter Your Home Plan from Marlee Dorst - EzineArticles Expert Author: If you want to declutter your home in the easiest possible way, with the least stress, all you need to do is to follow a plan. What kind of plan? How do you make a plan? Glad you asked.
Feb 22, 2010 @ 12:24 amNo-Fail Tips For Fixing Your Cluttered Home from Marlee Dorst - EzineArticles Expert Author: Your home is an extension of who you are, and if you have a cluttered home, you are much more likely to live a cluttered and stressful life. Do you want to change that? Here are 6 no-fail tips for fix...

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gleken Sep 10, 2011 @ 1:22 am | delete

get information and great idea

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vallain Mar 19, 2011 @ 8:29 pm | delete

This sounds like a project I need to try. I've lensrolled this to:

HELP - My Desk Is Buried Under a Mountain of Paper
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vbright105 Mar 19, 2011 @ 2:30 pm | delete

Thanks for some very helpful information! I am guilty of accumulating clutter. I will have to challenge myself to do this!

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Joan4 Mar 18, 2011 @ 5:54 am | delete

As seniors, we have been decluttering for the past 5 years. We do not need things to trip over for sure! And we have lived in the same place for over 30 years, so clutter was everywhere! First big step - our adult children came and emptied the attic. They took their childhood "treasures" to their own homes and everything else to the dump. Then I cleared one closet for holiday items. (Seniors do not need to go to the attic -- ever!) Gradually, I am decluttering this little house. Paper is my most procrastinated item. From time to time, I make a "rule" that I have to declutter 15 pages a day. I think it grows here overnight! wonderful page! Thank you for the inspiration!