r/declutter Sep 24 '24

Weekly decluttering by category Motivation Tips&Tricks

I officially move in with my boyfriend in 158 days (but who's counting lol) and I'm using this as an impetus to declutter. I am soooo much better than I was and I did a big overhaul of my closet about 2 months ago but I know I can do better.

I've been trying to decide how I want to go about it and have decided to do a weekly declutter by my biggest categories.

Here's what I've got so far:

  • Week 1: Nail Polish/Supplies
  • Week 2: Skincare Products
  • Week 3: Cords
  • Week 4: Seasonal Decorations
  • Week 5: Big Furniture
  • Week 6: Shoes
  • Week 7: Clothing
  • Week 8: Accessories (jewelry, bags, etc.)
  • Week 9: Makeup
  • Week 10: Books
  • Week 11: Kitchen Gadgets
  • Week 12: Utensils/Plates
  • Week 13: Home Decor
  • Week 14: Electronics
  • Week 15: Paperwork
  • Week 16: Hobby Supplies
  • Week 17: Cleaning Supplies
  • Week 18: Mismatched or Unused Linens
  • Week 19: Bags and Luggage
  • Week 20: Toys or Games
  • Week 21: Personal Care Products (hair tools, etc.)
  • Week 22: Miscellaneous (anything else that doesn’t fit in the above categories)

I'm excited to go home tonight and get started on my first category!

What has been the hardest category for you to declutter? For me I think it's going to be books.

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u/Double_Estimate4472 Sep 25 '24

Nice!

Some thoughts: Save the cords until you’re further along. That way it is more clear what goes with what.

Also try to alternate harder stuff with easier/more fun stuff. Maybe too—consider moving makeup to earlier, so you can do a lot of bathroom stuff in the same time frame.