The 10-Minute Declutter: Quick Wins Before the Weekend
The weekend is almost here—but before you dive into rest and fun, taking just ten minutes to clear a little clutter can make a big difference. The good news? You don’t need hours of organizing to feel calmer at home. Short, focused resets can give you instant wins and help set the tone for a more relaxed weekend.
If you live with ADHD or just find clutter overwhelming, these ideas are designed to be simple, doable, and actually satisfying.
1. Clear the Entryway Drop Zone
Shoes, bags, mail, and random odds and ends love to pile up near the door. In ten minutes, you can:
Put shoes where they belong (or toss them in a basket if that works better).
Recycle junk mail and file anything important.
Hang up coats or tuck them back into the closet.
✨ Why it helps: The entryway is the first thing you see when you walk in. A tidy space here makes the whole home feel more welcoming.
2. Reset the Kitchen Counters
Counters are clutter magnets—and when they’re full, it’s stressful to cook, prep, or even grab a snack. Try this quick reset:
Put away small appliances you don’t use every day.
Toss any expired produce.
Wipe the counters for an instant “fresh” feeling.
💡 ADHD-friendly tip: Use a tray or basket to corral everyday items (like vitamins, keys, or sunglasses). It keeps things accessible but contained.
3. Tackle the “Dump Spot”
Every home has one—a table, a chair, or a corner where random stuff just… lands. Choose one spot and:
Sort items into three piles: keep, relocate, toss.
Wipe the surface so it feels brand-new again.
🌿 Pro tip: If you don’t know where something belongs, put it in a “decide later” bin. Better one container than a messy surface.
4. Do a Quick Digital Declutter
Clutter isn’t just physical—it lives on our devices too. In ten minutes, you can:
Delete 20 junk emails.
Move photos into an album or cloud storage.
Close those 15 tabs you swore you’d “get back to later.”
💻 Why it helps: Digital clutter is just as draining as piles of paper. Clearing it out gives you mental breathing room.
5. Reset for Monday
Set your future self up for a smoother start to next week:
Repack your work bag or your child’s backpack.
Toss old receipts from your wallet or purse.
Jot down your top three priorities for next week.
🌸 Mindset shift: Think of this as a gift to yourself—Monday will feel so much lighter.
Final Thought
Decluttering doesn’t have to mean marathon cleaning sessions. With just a few ten-minute resets, you can create calm, reclaim energy, and enjoy your weekend more fully.
✨ Want help creating a decluttering routine that sticks? At Simplify Life, we offer personalized organizing support that fits your lifestyle (and your attention span!). From family command centers to ADHD-friendly systems, we’ll help you simplify and thrive.
📩 Reach out today to book a session—you don’t have to do this alone.
