The Bare-Minimum Monthly Declutter Routine That Still Feels Amazing
Let’s be honest. When life’s busy, messy, or just plain overwhelming, the last thing you want to do is reorganise your sock drawer or deep-clean your fridge. But here’s the truth: clutter isn’t just about stuff. It’s in your brain, your schedule, your habits, your digital life… and yep, your Tupperware cupboard too. You need a bare-minimum monthly declutter routine.
That’s where this guide comes in — the Lazy Girl’s version of a monthly reset. No pressure. No perfection. Just small, satisfying wins to help you live your best life without needing to burn sage or colour-code your entire house (unless you want to).
So if you’ve been craving a life reset, here’s your low-effort, high-impact checklist to declutter your mind, body, and home in a way that actually sticks.
Step 1: Declutter Routine for Your Mind
You can’t feel calm if your brain is playing 27 tabs at once.
Quick Wins:
- Do a brain dump in your bullet journal notebook — no structure, just vibes.
- Write down the top 3 things making you feel frazzled.
- Turn off notifications that make you twitchy.
- Try a 5-minute meditation or breathing exercise.
These tiny mindset resets are powerful habit ideas for anyone wanting to boost mental clarity and reduce stress.
If you need inspo, try adding a few self-reflection quotes or intentions to your planner for the month ahead. Think of it as emotional exfoliation.
Want to keep the good vibes going after your declutter? These 21 daily habits are ridiculously simple and actually make you feel better fast.
Step 2: Declutter Routine for Your Body
No, not a juice cleanse. No shame spirals here, thanks.
This is about tuning into what your body needs, not punishing it.
Try These:
- Stretch or walk for 10 minutes — joyful movement counts, always.
- Add one extra veggie or source of protein to your day.
- Drink more water (basic but elite).
- Ditch expired supplements, stale snacks, or anything you “might use one day.”
These are simple, feel-good healthy habits and routines that support your body without drama. They’re the kind of good lifestyle habits that genuinely make you feel better — no full transformation required.
Step 3: Declutter Routine for Your Home
We’re not talking full-on Marie Kondo. We’re talking “5 minutes before I go feral” energy.
Quick-Start Areas:
- Clear off one surface (yes, just one).
- Toss/recycle 5 things you don’t use.
- Tidy one “doom drawer.”
- Put away the laundry pile (you know the one).
- Unsubscribe from a few spammy emails while you’re at it.
Even a mini clear-out can shift your whole vibe. This is where aesthetic lifestyle tips come into play — light a candle, play a playlist, and pretend you’re the main character in a “Get My Life Together” montage.
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Step 4: Declutter Your Habits
We love a good habits list — but let’s not ignore the habits that are not serving us.
Ask Yourself:
- What’s one habit that’s draining me right now?
- What’s one habit that I want to do more of?
- What’s one easy swap I can make this month?
This is how you start changing your lifestyle in a realistic, sustainable way. It’s not about a full overhaul — it’s about small habit changes that stack up over time.
Want to track your changes? Use habit trackers or sticky notes, or go full DIY life with a custom routine on your fridge.
Whatever works for you.
Need more feel-good ideas that don’t involve burning out? Check out my Monthly Self-Care Checklist – it’s packed with simple ways to refill your cup.
Step 5: Declutter Routine for Energy
Protect your peace like it’s your skincare stash. People, apps, routines, expectations — decluttering your energy is the ultimate flex.
Set Boundaries With:
- Your calendar (you don’t need to say yes to everything)
- Your phone (social media time limits = sanity savers)
- Your own self-talk (you are doing better than you think)
This is one of the most underrated ways to self improve — and it has nothing to do with productivity. It’s about improving yourself by removing what doesn’t serve you.
Now that you’ve cleared some space, let’s fill it with purpose. Here’s my 5-step goal setting guide for women who are done playing small.
Final Pep Talk
You don’t need to declutter your entire existence in one weekend. This guide is here to remind you that even lazy, low-energy, small changes can create massive shifts.
This is your permission slip to do the bare minimum… and still feel so much better for it.
So grab your playlist, make a little checklist, and start with one thing today. That’s all it takes to begin making habits that support your body, clear your mind, and help you live your life with more intention and a lot less chaos.
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