Free 5-day challenge · Starts Monday, January 4
The 5-day declutter challenge for a fresh start
Fifteen minutes a day to clear the spots in your home that hold you back, so you start the year with room for what you want next. One email each morning, one small space each day.
Save your spot
Enter your email and day one arrives the morning the challenge starts.
One email a day during the challenge, then occasional notes from Nancy. Unsubscribe anytime.
What you will clear, day by day
- Day 1: Your nightstandIt holds the first and last things you see each day. Clear it down to what you actually use and one thing you love.
- Day 2: One kitchen drawerJust one. I have watched clearing a single drawer shift how someone feels about their whole home.
- Day 3: Your entryEverything comes in through the door, including you. Make the first few feet of your home feel like a welcome.
- Day 4: One closet categoryMost of us wear a small part of our wardrobe most of the time. Pick one category, like jeans or sweaters, and keep the ones you reach for.
- Day 5: The spot you avoidEvery home has one. We take it slowly and finish by clearing a place for your vision board.
Purge with a purpose
I will be honest: I love my stuff. My desk is covered in fabric, rocks, photos and feathers, and they inspire me. So this is not a challenge about owning as little as possible. It is about clearing the things that are in your way.
Clutter is often the physical shape of old feelings. When a space is crowded with things you do not use or love, it is hard to picture anything new there. Clearing even a small spot sends you a signal that you are ready for something different.
Be gentle with yourself. If you feel guilty about letting something go, keep it for now. A friend of mine once cleared out her whole house in a rush and gave away her family heirlooms. She still spends weekends at yard sales looking for them. Let go of things for the right reasons, at your own pace.
Common questions
How much time does it take?
About 15 minutes a day for five days. If you want to keep going, you can, but you do not have to.
Do I have to throw everything away?
No. Not all clutter is created equal. The goal is to let go of what is holding you back and keep what inspires you, including the sentimental pieces.
Is it free?
Yes. You get one short email each morning for five days, then occasional notes from Nancy. Unsubscribe anytime.