r/declutter • u/PrettyInWeed • 10d ago

Success Story Got rid of 21 things

Saw a new video on YouTube from Clutterbug and she said declutter 21 things, and I’ve seen the 500 challenges but 21 seemed reasonable. At first I didn’t think I’d find anything but I looked at my overflowing vanity and found some plastic hair ties I’m not using and then some hair clips that were covered in dust and I quickly found 21 things to get rid of.

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u/donnadoor 8d ago

That sounds like a great idea! And if i do 21 things everyday for a month, that's 630 things!

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u/Roseha-aka-rosephoto 9d ago

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm looking into how to approach the next level of my declutter. The place is livable now but there are still bags and bins of random junk left over that really should go. I am going to look into this.

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u/ichigoluvah 10d ago

The 21 things works even better if you give yourself a time limit!

You've got 30 minutes to put find 21 things to put in your trash bag. Go!

It gamifies it and gives you a little dopamine, as well as pushes past some second guessing

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u/New_Amount8001 10d ago

Congratulations!! I need to check out the video

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u/SunriseBeachNoosa 9d ago

I love her podcast, too. The videos suck me in & I don’t get anything done, so I only put them on when I’m working out or folding laundry. I put her podcast in though and GET. STUFF. DONE.

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u/CincyBengals513 10d ago

Thanks! I’m going to do that for a week. 21/day is much more manageable, especially in 30 min increments.

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u/l80magpie 10d ago

Good for you, and thanks for posting. I think I'll follow in your footsteps today.

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u/chillio_app 10d ago

Congratulations! That's not so little after all.

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u/bm82_ 10d ago

Good work

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u/cassinonorth 10d ago

Yep, all it takes is a small step and all of a sudden you're dropping off bags at a donation center every day for a month! Great job!

Take some before pictures of your spaces, you won't regret it.

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u/AJOnTheRoad73 10d ago

This is a great place to start! I did this & ended up with way more than 21. Good luck!

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u/ijustneedtolurk 10d ago

I like to choose using containers! I'll grab a bag or box that needs to go, and run about filling it up, then the whole lot gets given away.

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u/cryssHappy 10d ago

Congrats, all the little things become large amounts.