Hi Friend,
When people think about decluttering, they often picture hours of sorting, big emotional decisions, and pulling everything out of every closet.
And honestly? That can feel overwhelming before you even begin.
If you’re already feeling stretched thin, the last thing you need is a giant organizing project hanging over your head.
That’s why one of the best ways to start decluttering is with the easy stuff.
The low-emotion, no-big-decisions, obvious things that are taking up space but adding no value to your life.
Because decluttering doesn’t have to start with your sentimental keepsakes or your overstuffed closet.
It can start with five minutes and a trash bag.
And when you start with the easy wins, something important happens:
you build momentum.
You prove to yourself that progress doesn’t have to be hard.
And that little bit of progress creates breathing room—not just in your home, but in your mind too.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin, here are 20 easy things you can get rid of right now to help you get started.
20 Things You Can Easily Declutter Right Now
- Mystery cords
- Unopened Amazon packages and empty boxes
- Loose food storage lids with no match
- Random tools in a drawer or garage pile
- Unused swag or freebies
- Returns you never returned
- Mystery keys
- Unopened boxes from your last move
- Old magazines or newspapers “to read”
- Broken toys
- Expired coupons
- Takeout menus
- Empty or dried-up pens
- Socks without matches
- Expired pantry items
- Old receipts
- Broken chargers
- Duplicate kitchen utensils
- Old water bottles you never use
- Extra tote bags you don’t actually need
None of these things are deeply sentimental.
They’re the kinds of items you can quickly identify as clutter.
And that’s exactly why they matter.
Because when you’re overwhelmed, the goal is not to start with the hardest decisions.
The goal is to make easy decisions that build momentum.
Every mystery cord you toss, every expired pantry item you remove, every box you clear out gives you a quick win.
And those quick wins matter more than people realize.
Because decluttering is not just about the physical stuff—it’s about reducing the mental weight that comes with it.
When clutter has been building for a while, it can start to feel like one giant project that’s too big to even begin.
But when you start small, the pressure starts to lift.
Instead of telling yourself you need to organize the whole house, you can simply ask:
“What are a few easy things I can let go of right now?”
That question feels manageable.
And manageable leads to action.
That action creates progress.
And progress creates relief.
That’s how momentum starts.
So if your home feels overwhelming right now, don’t worry about doing it all.
Don’t start with the sentimental bins or the overstuffed closet.
Start with the easy things.
Start with the obvious things.
Start with what requires the least energy.
Because those small decisions create space—physically and mentally.
And when your space feels lighter, you feel lighter too.
That’s the real power of starting small.
If your home feels overwhelming and you don’t know where to start, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I help busy women create simple, supportive systems that reduce overwhelm and make everyday life feel lighter.
If you’re ready for support in creating calm, functional spaces in your home, let’s work together.
