Decluttering: The 60-Minute Challenge
Originally posted by Tracy on February 20, 2012
In working on my goals this month, I am currently falling flat on my face. Between my family visiting, two parties, and piles of insurance, taxes, and miscellaneous paperwork, I have put most of these goals on the back burner.
Well, that was the first half of the month. Here comes the last half of the month.
To get these goals underway, I am determining to rid my house of at least 20 items this week. My February monthly goal centers on decluttering my house. Though I started this project in January, I have hit a plateau.
To jump-start my focus, I will take on this challenge of ridding 20 items from my home in one hour. You want to join me?
The 60-Minute Challenge
With a busy week ahead, schedule one hour to focus on decluttering. This 60-minute challenge can be done in sections. Just evaluate your time frame, and while using time wisely, choose an option that fits your busy week.
Option 1: The 15-minute Sprint
If you are short on time, try snagging 15-minutes to remove 5 items from your home.
Spend 4 days this week completing this task, and you will have 20 items to sell, give, or trash.
Option 2: The 30-minute Jog
Do your children enjoy helping? Let them help you twice this week by finding 10 items in each session to sell, donate, or trash.
My girls love to give to others. With their limited attention span and our busy schedule, this option works for our family.
Option 3: The 60-minute Marathon
Block out one hour to tackle that closet, drawer, or room. Enjoy the process because you may find more than 20 items to rid from your home.
Whichever method works for you, challenge yourself in taking baby steps. Breaking down the big goal of decluttering your home into bite-sized chunks, removing 20 items this week, starts your project. As you work, you will gain momentum. The more stuff removed means the less to clean, pickup, and store. 
Though you may get delayed in your progress, regroup, adjust, and continue on. Keep up the great work as you seek to reach your goals. Happy organizing!
Question: Which challenge option will you choose?