30 Day Minimalism Challenge To Declutter In A Month

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Start this 30 Day Minimalism Challenge with me as I take you along how I am planning on decluttering this month and giving yall tips and tricks as I learn along the way!

With how crazy my life has felt, I completely understand the urge to declutter and maximize the space you have in your home. That is why it is so important to prioritize this challenge as a form of self-care and self-love!

This post is all about a 30 day minimalism challenge!

30-Day Minimalism Challenge Goals

Goal 1: DONT BUY ANY CLOTHES

In your days of decluttering, steering clear of Amazon Prime, online shopping, and clothing stores is a great way to succeed at the 30-day minimalism game!

Look into low/no spend challenges for ideas on other things you can steer clear of!

My Recommendations:

• In tough times, think about volunteering or reading a good book instead of doom scrolling to buy new clothes.
• Go onto TikTok and block the hashtag tiktokshop! Go to your profile > settings and privacy > content preferences > filter video keywords to do this!

Goal 2: DECLUTTER MAKEUP

You might notice that you actually have duplicate items of makeup or skincare that you don’t need to hoard anymore. For some reason, makeup can feel so personal (probably because it is so expensive). It can feel so outside of your comfort zone to throw away makeup, but you will feel so much better throwing away a part of who you used to be. 

My Recommendations:

• Throughout the entire month, take a moment when getting ready for the day to throw away an old product or two. 
• Ingest social media feeds that glorify the makeup you already have. Search makeup products you have and find ways that people use them. Fall back in love with your products!

Goal 3: DONATE OLD CLOTHES

You probably have a lot of stuff in the back of your closet that you never even wear anymore. Creating more space by tidying up your closet will make you feel lighter. 

Anything that you love, but can’t repair, cut it up to make into a quilt or add a patch to it! Get into embroidery if you have to!

My Recommendations:

• Let go of things that you haven’t worn in the past year, that means that you don’t love it!
• If you have important things like a wedding dress or prom dress, think about donating it or putting it in storage so it doesn’t take up physical space in your closet.  

Goal 4: CLEAN OUT FRIDGE

In minimalist photos, you probably drool over their fridge and pantries (I know I do!)

I’m such a foodie and an okay home cook, so I have a ton of ingredients lying around all the time. I get excited to try out new food. But I am my most creative and make the yummiest dishes when I cook from what I already have.

My Recommendations:

• Find recipes that highlight foods that are about to expire and try to find substitutes in your pantry for anything you don’t have for the recipe.
• Focus on your favorites when buying food. Don’t buy food that you don’t love because you won’t want to eat it.

Goal 5: EAT FROM YOUR FREEZER

The minimalist lifestyle is all about not wasting anything. I think of minimalism as something similar to sustainability.

Sustainability can honestly be a really beautiful form of minimalism. If you are into French aesthetics, then you might know that the French are a super sustainable people.

If you want to incorporate a French aesthetic in your life, then being more sustainable is a great way to help yourself, the planet, and your aesthetic.

Freezer cooking is all about saving money too, so not letting anything go to waste is also helpful for your wallet!

My Recommendations:

• When grocery shopping, stop by your freezer and pantry first and plan your meals around what you already have.
• Stick to your grocery list as best as you can (only veer off the list if you find a really great sale or clearance on something you KNOW you will consume).
• Go ahead and make something right now from your freezer. Using something up is never a waste!

Goal 6: REUSE ANYTHING YOU CAN

Don’t waste a single thing you own! Even old stuff can be repurposed into something new!

This goes along with sustainability, but I fully believe that it is so important to be more sustainable and help improve the planet.

My Recommendations:

• If you have an old shampoo bottle, reuse it a few times to water your plants, or to hold a homemade cleaning solution.
• Sew patches on your favorite sweaters that start to fall apart.

Goal 7: THROW AWAY OLD ITEMS

By the end of the month, you shouldn’t have many items you don’t love in your house anymore. If you do then it is a good idea to take another week or so to stay away from new things and focus on the old. 

My Recommendations:

• If you can’t reuse something in the next month, go ahead and throw it away. Don’t hold onto things that don’t bring you joy. (Think the Marie Condo Method)
• Things that bring value to your life, like books, decorations, and photos, don’t need to be thrown away!

Goal 8: THINK QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

In every aspect of your life think about the quality of your possessions. Minimalism and frugality go hand and hand for me. When I am purchasing one quality item instead of replacing a crap product every few years, I save a ton of money and clutter.

My Recommendations:

• If you cook a lot, get rid of the crappy tools that you don’t use anymore and purchase good-quality tools that will last you forever.
• Unsubscribe to tv subscriptions you don’t use. Just invest in the ones you use a lot. For me, Max, Apple TV+, and Disney are kinda all I need. Netflix and Hulu are for vacations and when I’m sick and then I immediately cancel the subscription.

Example Daily Goals:

First Day Of The Month: 

• Count the amount of items you have in each category of clothing so you can see that you don’t need more T-shirts or jeans etc. HAHA!
• Clear your kitchen counters to make it feel cleaner and prettier. 
• Go through your mail throw away any old papers you don’t need, and organize what is important. This is also known as paper clutter, and tackling is quality time that you can spend with a partner, spouse, or friend! 

Second Day:

• Go through your junk drawer. This one seems obvious, but it doesn’t have a huge impact on your everyday life. So get a fresh start early on by clearing that one part of your mind that thinks about your junk drawer!
• Combine partially used household items. If you have multiple bottles of the same laundry detergent, see if you can combine them into the same bottle. I notice that Tide Pods can often be condensed into one big container instead of having one big one and one small one. 
• Spend a small amount of time throwing away expired makeup. 

Third-Day:

• Work on your mental health by going on a walk and putting your tennis shoes to good use!
• Decide what areas are appropriate for storage and limit the amount of items you keep to those areas.
• Send text messages to people you love and appreciate. Use your extra mental space to love on others!

The Marie Kondo Method

Marie Kondo, a renowned organizing consultant and author, has revolutionized the way people perceive tidiness and decluttering with her unique KonMari Method. This method is not just about tidying up; it’s about resetting your life and sparking joy in your living space. The KonMari Method goes beyond the physical act of cleaning, aiming to create harmony within your home by discarding items that do not ‘spark joy’.

The KonMari Method encourages tidying by category, not location. It starts with clothes, then progresses to books, papers, komono (miscellaneous items), and finally sentimental items. This process ensures that every item in your house gets the attention it deserves.

Here’s how it works: You start by gathering every item in the particular category into one spot, then take each object into your hands and ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” If it does, you keep it. If it doesn’t, you thank it for its service and let it go. This approach helps you to appreciate the things that truly matter to you and helps you to let go of the things that don’t.

One of the distinctive features of the KonMari Method is Marie Kondo’s unique folding technique. Her file folding method allows clothes to be stored vertically, making it easier to see and access everything in a drawer. This further enhances the organization and tidiness of your space.

The KonMari Method is more than just a cleaning tactic; it’s a lifestyle change. It’s about confronting the things that you own, understanding their role in your life, and choosing to surround yourself with only those things that bring you joy. As a result, it’s a powerful tool for resetting your life.

Critics might argue that it’s an overwhelming process, but followers of the KonMari Method often report that once completed, they never revert to clutter again. The method is designed to be a one-time tidy up that results in lasting change.

In conclusion, the Marie Kondo Method goes beyond the physical clutter in our homes. It’s about creating a mindful and introspective approach to the items we own, thereby promoting a more organized, joyful, and serene living space. It’s not just about tidying up; it’s about transforming your relationship with the things you own and cultivating a more mindful and joyful life.

This Post Was ALL About A 30 Day Minimalism Challenge

This 30 day minimalism challenge is here to challenge you to live a life that is clutter-free and makes you feel at peace.

When you are surrounded by clutter, your brain has no reason to be uncluttered. As Ryan Nicodemus says, “Our material possessions are a physical manifestation of our internal lives.”

When we clean out our space, we are also decluttering our minds.