Does this sound familiar: your house is never fully clean, the to-do list keeps growing everyday, and your brain is always on, never relaxed. You feel unmotivated and overwhelmed. Okay, here’s the truth — you’re just pulled in too many directions at once.
It’s easy to believe the solution is a big reset and there’s no point in doing one thing if your whole space needs an overhaul. But oftentimes the real change starts with something small and simple.
You don’t need to wait to have more time or energy. What you need is less stuff asking for your attention. In this blogpost I am sharing three super simple decluttering habits that require low to no effort from you, but will bring more order into your home. It may seem that this is so simple that it cannot be effective. Just give it a try for a month, and you’ll be amazed at the difference.
1. Commit to Using Cosmetics You Already Have
I’m a minimalist at heart, but beauty products have always been my weak spot. I used to buy “better,” “cleaner,” “newer” products constantly, often without finishing what I already had opened. And the truth is, it never really made me feel better. It just added clutter to my shelves.
One day I decided to shift my approach and instead of impulse-buying the next trending thing, I committed to first using everything I already had. During this time if I wanted a new product, I didn’t just grab something cute at the drugstore. I read reviews, checked ingredients, thought about my skin or hair type, even made sure I liked the bottle, and then added it to a shopping list on Amazon or Sephora. I would buy it when I need it.
Something surprising happened. Once I had products I genuinely liked and chose intentionally, I didn’t crave new ones as much. I was happy with what I already had, because it worked and I actually enjoyed using it.
This simple change helped me slow down, save space, and still enjoy the things I love. It’s not about depriving yourself, au contraire, it’s about choosing the best for yourself.
2. Unsubscribe From Promotional Emails
One of the quietest forms of clutter is digital. You might not see it on your kitchen counter, but it’s in your inbox, gently nudging you to buy things you never even thought you needed until five minutes ago.
Unsubscribing from promotional emails is one of the simplest ways to regain control over your spending. When you stop being reminded of sales, you stop browsing for fun. You stop scrolling through “just in case” items and start buying only when there’s a real need. No more one-click decisions that lead to three more things needing a home in your already full closet.
You don’t need to buy something because it’s 25% off today. You’ll buy it when you need it. That mindset shift is subtle, but powerful. It turns shopping from a reaction into a decision.
3. Declutter One Thing a Day
Clutter doesn’t pile up all at once, it sneaks in, one item at a time. So let’s send it out the same way.
Getting rid of just one thing a day might not sound like much, but it adds up fast. An empty box, a chipped mug, a gadget you never use, a pen you got for free, a candle you don’t even like the scent of. Whether it’s recycling, donation, or straight into the trash, every item that leaves your space makes a difference.
You don’t need a weekend decluttering marathon, you just need to start noticing what’s not serving you anymore. And when you do, let it go.
It’s a quiet habit, but it builds momentum. Over time, your space starts to feel lighter, and so do you.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to change your whole life to feel better at home. Sometimes, it’s the quietest shifts that create the most lasting impact.
Using what you already have, unsubscribing from the noise, and letting go of just one thing a day — these aren’t hard things to do. They take almost no time, no energy, and no money. But they help clear the space around you and, more importantly, the space within you.
If your days feel too full and your home feels heavy, try these three small habits for one month. Don’t aim for perfection. Just show up for it in small ways.
You might be surprised how different everything feels with just a little less.
Next take a look at our One-Week Minimalist Routine Guide if you want to reset, refocus, and reclaim your time and space.
