Declutter in 5 Minutes: 10 Quick Tips

Minimizing all the clutter in our house over the course of one weekend is not reasonable for most people. However, taking a few small steps in the right direction to declutter is possible for everyone.

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You can read more decluttering tips in my book, The Minimalist Home.

Find Becoming Minimalist on Facebook, and Joshua Becker on Instagram and Twitter.

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Timestamps:

Declutter a car: 0:43
Declutter a nightstand: 1:03
Declutter mail: 1:14
Declutter toys: 1:29
Declutter a cabinet: 1:50
Declutter a shelf: 2:09
Declutter a medicine cabinet: 2:27
Declutter a junk drawer: 2:36
Grab a box: 2:49
Declutter a dresser: 3:07

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[sine]

I just stopped the Video before it was recommended, to declutter one shelf of my bookcase. I got rid of 12 books, cleaned the shelf and rearranged the remaining 24 books that I love. Amazing!

[theproductivemommy]

So true, a lot can be done in 5 minutes around the house. Sometimes I get hit with analysis paralysis or trying to plan too much when just getting up and doing it makes such a big difference !

[JuliannaCespedes-cp]

Extremely helpful, nonjudgmental, practical help with decluttering!👌🏼

[thebarky]

Thanks Joshua. I am on phase two of decluttering. I am now focusing on one drawer at a time and making harder decisions. The first go around was easy for me because I eliminated things I rarely if ever use. It is a journey not a destination!

[juliebridge]

Thank you for these 5 minute tips! After a long work week, 5 minutes is all I can do.

[loreneknight]

JB...I love your message & your intention. Could I suggest you mention 4 people to make wise decisions on "how" to get rid of your stuff. The landfill is not bottomless. We have to be mindful of our surroundings...our precious planet. Recycle. Repurpose. Upcycle. Reuse. Pass on. Bless. Rethink. Keep on fighting the good fight, kind sir.

[Star-]

Sometimes you declutter one area, and it didn't take very long, and it looks so good that you feel motivated to move on to another small area. That was my experience this past weekend. This video is spot on.

[naya]

Awesome ! I would love a part two or maybe a series of 5 min decluttering projects. That works great for us who struggle with anxiety and depression and get overwhelmed easily.

[lauemiands]

I watch every single video, I have decluttered and am enjoying the time that I don't have to spend cleaning up items.

[urmila]

Mr Becker you are so simple and so brilliant and inspiring.

[mathangelaz]

2021/5/31. Decluttered happily for over a year, keeping my “Yes-es” and moving out the “No-es”. Now, am decluttering through the “Yes-es”. Am still having FUN! :D

[paulinehillson]

Great tips!!! Every week I like to take a walk through my house and see if there is anything I’ve changed my mind about and are ready and willing to let go of now. I usually always find a thing or two.

[supergran]

Timers are great! It's amazing how motivational it is trying to "beat the clock". Really speeds me up.

[hopedox]

MinimalistSG...Some of Joshua 5 minutes videos have been some of my best investments...

[analuizadoriavangilst]

I love how your tips are realistic and not preachy. Thank you

[greetjefrancke]

Great tips Joshua! I'm feeling a little overwhelmed sometimes with the idea of decluttering our whole house, but these quick and easy tips will help to take baby steps and we'll get there eventually... 😊

[susansmith]

Thanks Joshua, that's much more 'do-able', 5 minute jobs are much easier, and each 5 minute task is one small step closer to the end goal 👍

[giennefarcais]

Just a thought - medications should not be kept in bathrooms where there is high humidity. Love your videos.

[christinaduncan]

These suggestions were so good, I saved the video to view every quarter - and will never get out of date! Thank you, Joshua!

[margaritabussey]

Great tips! Thank you Joshua! Blessings!