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by Maria Gracia Updated on January 1, 2025 Ready to achieve more with just a little effort each day? This 5-Day Accomplishment Challenge is designed to help you tackle simple organizing tasks and decluttering ideas that leave you feeling accomplished and refreshed. These quick steps can fit into your busy schedule and create a clutter-free, more productive home. Join our newsletter to be notified when new content is added to our website. 5 Simple Challenges to Tackle This Month Take on these 5 Accomplishment Challenges to refresh your home and mindset. These simple organizing tasks—like donating one item daily, replacing negative thoughts with positivity, and tackling decluttering ideas—are easy to implement and bring big results. 1. Donate One Item Each Day: Decluttering doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Designate a box as your "Donations" box and label it. Each day, add one item you no longer need—clothes, books, or other household items. By the end of the month, you’ll have 30+ items ready to donate. Drop the box off at your favorite donation center and enjoy the satisfaction of crossing one more organizing task off your list. 2. Declutter One Digital Folder: Clear out the digital clutter. Choose one folder on your computer, phone, or tablet to organize each day. Delete unnecessary files, rename documents for easy identification, and back up important items. A clean digital space is just as important as a tidy physical one—and it feels great to stay organized in all areas of your life. 3. Focus on Positive Thoughts: Each day, focus on replacing negative thoughts with positive ones. This is just as important for mental decluttering as organizing your physical space. When a negative thought enters your mind, write down something uplifting in a journal. This simple, consistent practice will help you stay motivated and balanced. Over time, you’ll feel the joy of living with more positivity. 4. Stay Hydrated: Staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to improve your energy and productivity. Aim to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily. If this feels like a lot, start with three glasses and gradually increase. Staying refreshed is just as essential to staying organized, so reward yourself at the end of the month with something functional, like a new reusable water bottle or a fun organizing tool for your home. 5. Clean and Organize One Area: Accomplishing one small organizing task each day can make a big difference over time. Each weekday, choose one small area—like a drawer, a shelf, or a section of your coat closet. These quick decluttering ideas can often be done in 10 to 15 minutes. A cleaner, more organized space is not only visually pleasing but also helps you feel more in control. Small, consistent actions can lead to big changes over time. By taking on this accomplishment challenge, you’ll discover how refreshing and productive a clutter- free, organized home can feel. Celebrate your progress—you’ve earned it! Back to Organizing Challenges Index