12 Simple Tricks For A Clutter-Free Life | Minimalism & Decluttering

To reduce clutter in your home, simple rules, habits, and actions often lead to a more organized space, improving your entire living environment. These changes don’t have to be complicated; the key is to just practice them regularly.
I believe that a clutter-free home is essential for creating a calm and comfortable living space. Clutter has a way of affecting us more deeply than we might realize. When our surroundings are filled with unnecessary items, it can feel harder to relax, focus, and enjoy our environment. A tidy, organized space, however, allows us to feel more at peace and focused. It’s not just about appearance; studies show that clutter can increase stress and reduce productivity, making it harder to concentrate and leading to mental overload.
Beyond mental clarity, a clutter-free home can also positively impact physical health. Clear surfaces and organized spaces make cleaning much easier, reducing dust accumulation and improving indoor air quality. This not only makes the home healthier but also more welcoming to guests. When we maintain an organized environment, we create a space where both our bodies and minds can thrive.
Additionally, a clutter-free home brings financial benefits. With fewer items to manage, it’s easier to track what you have, which reduces unnecessary purchases. Knowing exactly where items are saves time and minimizes frustration.
In essence, a clutter-free home is more than just a tidy space, it’s a place that nurtures your well-being, supports your daily activities, and brings joy to daily life. Here are 12 helpful ideas to create and maintain a clutter-free home!
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[@addequina4193]

As a 5 year minimalist, this is my go to channel before crashing, as I can easily relate and agree to everything you teach here. There are some rough days, where laziness overpowers discipline, but, by listening and following your tips always help to be back on track. Tonight, I was able to fold my clothes, organize my wardrobe and arrange stuff after coming back from a 2 week vacation. Thank u, Seve and this channel. More power 🎉❤😊

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Love that! It makes me happy to hear I can inspire you through these tougher moments 🌿 Thanks for watching 😊

[@addequina4193]

@ keep teaching and inspiring us

[@DNA350ppm]

@@addequina4193 100% agreement from me!

[@veganryori]

In the UK it is considered impolite to NOT offer to take your shoes off when you enter a home. Many times people will say its ok, but most people will ask you to take them off. It's a culture of politeness and respect.

[@HealthHappyLife]

Wow, I really like these tips! The one-minute rule seems simple, but it’s actually very effective for keeping the house tidy. I’m going to try implementing the weekly cleaning habit; it will definitely help reduce stress! Thank you for sharing these wonderful ideas!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

It really is! Glad you liked these 😊

[@pamelalyon3264]

Seve, you make a lot of sense, teach us a lot , and are easy to listen to. Thanks for what you do.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks for the support! 😊

[@jeremy1350]

Hi Seve, In Canada: (read: Montreal) Yes, shoes left at the door and not inside. In the winter, you not only have snow, water melt, you have the grit that they spread on the sidewalks and intersection crossings and at entrances to buildings, that grit gets stuck in the soles of your shoes/boots, and if you bring shoes/boots in further than the front door, you get all that crap all over your proper floors. I have bought carpet squares that I have on the floor at the front door, and a drop point for wet shoes and boots, so that we don't bring "Wet" into the apartment. Even when you leave sodden shoes/boots at the door, that little pain in the butt grit tends to get scattered all over the place, and I end up sweeping and swiffering, more often during the winter !! My "Rule of the Kitchen" Clean as you cook. We don't have a dishwasher, it's all manual. If you clean your dishes as you cook, then after dinner, there are very few dishes to wash, like the dishes and items you used during dinner. Holiday dishes and pots/pans, can really stack up, so I try to clean as I cook, as I am able. And we split dish washing chores, which works very well. We keep a set of every day dishes in the drainer, along with a few coffee cups. We don't keep any other dishes in the drainer, they are put away once washed. Holiday dishes are only uncrated for the holidays, and we have one set of "Dinner" dishes we only use for dinner. Our kitchen cupboards are organized with food stuff/dishes/plastic ware/large gathering items. I am also a huge stickler about having a clean bathroom. We clean the sink/toilet every day. I scrub the walls around the sink enclosure and cabinet beneath often. And the tub/tub enclosure also gets scrubbed down every week. I can't stand walking into a room, and seeing "Mess." Drives me crazy !!! Whomever makes the mess, cleans the mess.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Oh yeah I know that feeling in the winter when the snow melts from your shoes and then you step on it with just socks on 😂 luckily we have here some "brushes" next to doors downstairs so we can clean most of the snow away before even stepping into the apartment building. Helps a lot. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 😊

[@DNA350ppm]

I often wish I would have been born a stickler with an eye for all details. I never have been. Jeremy and Seve you all sound exacty like my mom and granny, that's how they kept the household in order. I have had a long life with no problem remembering a lot of small details, kind of just stuck my hand into a messy drawer hand, there was the scarf I looked for, and there in that summer-bag was my address book that I used six months ago, just as I thought, and in a big stack of papers I could find a years old bill, if I wanted the phone number to the right person in the company... but now with age I'd really need a system 'cause my memory feels overloaded and leaky. Thank you for smart lessons on how to do it. I wonder if I'm able to learn anymore?

[@jeremy1350]

@@DNA350ppm Start with 1 room. And begin there. Get some organizing boxes, sort the paper, collect the phone numbers and such: Digitize them into your digital address book, then toss all that paper. Clean out that messy drawer. Get rid of what you don't need, and only keep that which is important. Don't bring messy shoes inside the apartment proper. Don't stack dirty dishes. Some of us don't have dishwashers. The less you have to clean later, the better. They say, if you are wanting to change your life, start simply. One Room at a time. That keeps it manageable.

[@DNA350ppm]

@@jeremy1350 Thank you so much for caring to reply! Funny thing, we have been minimalizing into living in just a studio, the three of us, hubby, and doggy and me😀 - but now it is crammed by and by, all four of our parents have died and left us so much good memories! But true, one part of it at the time - like if a part was a room, that's what I gotta to do, and the drawers are on their way of getting organized. Thanks for your patient attitude, it helps! No dishwasher here either, but we do have a washmachine of our own, which is worth a whole room, as it makes life so much easier! When we lived with more living space, but a shared washroom for the whole appartmetn complex, I hated it, that I was the only one to take care of the space and the machines properly, both before and after my turn to wash! 😇

[@josephr9551]

I was wondering why I have become so enamored with your channel. Then it hit me today. It is because we are so similar in our life approaches. I take off my shoes inside, I do not like clutter, I like having an uncomplicated routine, pay my bills immediately, our homes look almost similar (except you have more plants), I like soft calming lighting, and so on. Maybe you did cover it in a previous video but I'm curious to know what you like to eat. Take care Finnish runner brother.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

That's great to hear! 😊 I like to eat basically anything vegan haha. I've been fully plant-based for 5 years now. Definitely healthier than I was before that

[@josephr9551]

@@SunnyKindJourney Wow, this is interesting about our approaches because I was vegan for a long time until quite recently as I was struggling with low good cholesterol levels and potassium malabsorption. I now add to my largely vegetarian cuisine, Portuguese sardines in tomato sauce, organic locally hatched eggs from my community food co-op, and Swedish filmjolk (sold in the USA by the Siggi's brand).

[@pamelaflickinger2160]

Hello Seve, thank you for this. In my home, we have a no shoes rule as well. I wash our dishes daily, and I agree with opening the mail and dealing with it immediately. I am getting better at being more mindful with my purchases. Oh! I like your planter/vases with the faces so beautiful.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Well done, great habits! And thanks for watching 🙌😊

[@sunitikale5928]

We in India ; do it for hygienic concerns , and also as a sign of respect … e.g, …if we go to a temple we will remove our footwear before we enter ….. but ALSO , even if we are out on the road and facing the temple, we remove our footwear , do the salute ,then put it a k on , and the. walk on … !!!

[@radhikaradhi1373]

1. 1 minute rule/5 min rule 2. Keep the sink clear 3. Take photos of imp things, digital clutter is easy to than the physical 4. Add your personal touch to things in your home 5. Energy based de-cluttering 6. No shoes inside, clean and put them in place 7. End off the day, clear the desk 8. Bag clean-up routine 9. Weekly long cleaning sessions 10. Do the dishes straight after meals 11. Immediate mail management & bill payments in regular 12. Mindful purchasing Hi Seve, I do follow few of them 3,6,8,11&12. I'll try to follow the other things, from now on. I usually go cleanup my mobile & laptop regularly as well, it gives me a clear picture of what's going on in my mind these days and what's not really useful. Bcoz I have the habit taking screenshots of everything I like, I'll wait for a while think thoroughly and then buy it. I learnt this from family, after wasting a few bucks though(lots of actually, shh it's a bad secret) 😂.

[@DNA350ppm]

Wow, Radhi! I'm impressed! Already I'm a champion on number 12 and good enough at number 4. I do hope I get started with number 5 now! 🙂 Thanks to you, and to Seve and to all for inspiration!

[@TheJeffry11]

Excellent advice. Just the smallest amount of clutter whether it be in my kitchen or bathroom counter can make me feel as though my life is cluttered. I always need advice like this and I appreciate what you are doing. Thank you so much.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Yeah, I feel the same. I mean, I don't want it to make me feel like I am not doing well in my life, but I don't want to just not do anything about it either. Easier to just take care of it 😉

[@DNA350ppm]

I'm the opposite, so I'm a hard case to teach, I'm afraid - but I do admire all of you with your tidy instincts. I care very much about cleanliness and hygiene - but I can focus and concentrate in a creative chaos, as my father could, in his garage with thousands of things around with no system to them other than that were he'd left them after last using them. I remembered my books as if they were my children - now I've started to feel overwhelmed by all changes, and I hate it when my books have been moved to "foreign locations" and I search for them where they once upon a time were safely placed to be handy... 😇you may laugh!

[@lizzyagatha]

take photos is a brilliant idea!

[@sophieacapella]

Hello Seve ! Here in Canada, we take our shoes off inside the house.

[@chellabollela9618]

I just ran into your channel as I begin my minimalist-ish journey. I love all the helpful advice you have to offer. You have lovely energy and I look forward to exploring your channel! Thank you!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Awesome! Thank you! 🙌

[@fionaj77]

Im in Australia and now adopted the habit of shoes off when we come in. We now have indoor shoes (slippers/thong like). I put shoes to the side of the door rather than in front to avoid tripping over them! Most Australian households are shoes on though.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

That's great! Helps to keep the house clean 😉😊

[@yaslh3534]

Thank you so much for your content! So helpful!🙏🏻

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@kimsusanheflin7306]

I love this, I am a very late arrival to the minimalist scene. I was that extreme maximalist in its beautiful glory. Now struggling with MS for 20+ yrs & 65 yrs young I see it as clutter. So I Dug in Jan 2024 & at stage 4 mostly since medically, It's hard to do stuff more than a few days a week. Mental at stage 5. Just watch 7 stages.... now this to learn

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Wishing you all the best ❤️ Thanks for watching my videos!

[@toothpaste_tm7323]

Your apartment looks so nice and cozy :)

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you! 😊

[@DNA350ppm]

Thank you very much for so generously sharing glimpses of your arrangements and everyday organization - truly inspiring and a visual food for thought. 🍁🍂🍁

[@jomoswagos]

I love the disco in the dishwasher 🥳 thanks for the tips!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Haha, it's a good one 😄

[@SilviaN1]

I´ve created folders on my phones for photos and every day (after I´ve checked my email), I put the photos of the day before in the different folders. That could be recipes, people, plants, good products ect. When I want to find something specific it´s very easy for me to find. So yes, taking photos of things is a great advice.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

That's a great system, well done! 🙌

[@ggangulo]

Great hacks Seve. Thank you for your contributions

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks for watching! 🌿🌿

[@bettinak.4]

I love your videos! They are useful but also so comforting. I'm surprised you don't live in a cabin I could picture you so easily there 😀 I don't know why, maybe because that's my dream as a minimalist, living in a small cabin in a little town in the woods.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Can't afford that lifestyle at least yet. It comes with a lot more responsibility and unexpected expenses compared to renting an apartment. One day I hope though 😊

[@yvonnejackson1696]

When it takes more than four or five minutes to find something I should be able to lay my hands on in less than a minute it’s past time for me to clean. Clutter steals your energy.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Yeap, totally true!

[@DJBou0407]

#7 for desk top clearing at the end of the day could also go for any flat surface that you may have been working on.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Totally! 🙌

[@emmaconnell2586]

Ok ok I’ll get up and go do the dishes while I watch this. Ha ha good motivation

[@nikedoesthings]

Heeyy I just got my dentist bill and paid it immediately, added the envelope to the other paid bills and closed the closet. No mind clutter also feels good.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

That's great, well done! 😉

[@infinity-vv4yj]

Thx! I make a picture of my grocerylist so i can never lose it hihi ❤

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Haha that's great 😄

[@giladrifkind9672]

I really enjoy your content! How do you go about getting guests to remove their shoes when entering your home? Do you have an alternative for them or they just walk around in socks? We want to make this change in our home but are not sure how it will be accepted by some guests

[@SunnyKindJourney]

They just walk around in socks, that's the norm here in Finland and everyone is used to it. So hard to say how to go about it in a different culture, maybe have extra slippers that look super comfy so people actually want to wear them? :)

[@wendajones9040]

It really makes me uneasy seeing films etc from the US or the UK where they keep shoes on indoors, even put them on the sofa or even the bed! Horrific.

[@laurac56]

More and more people in the US take shoes off at the door, at least in the northern part of the US where I live. When I was a child (66 now) we never did, snow boots yes obviously.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Yeah same haha 😄

[@ANokes1]

I thought you were Finnish. 🇫🇮 I lived there an hour outside of Helsinki many year’s ago. ❤

[@SunnyKindJourney]

That's cool! Hope you have good memories 😊

[@MyIlona777]

Hello Seve, Great and helpful video, thank you so much! Given that thanks to minimalism and conscious consumerism, we can make more savings, may I ask what are your thoughts on ISA investments etc? Is it worth it in your opinion? Many thanks!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

That's great! So regarding ISA, it's a UK thing (I think) so it's for me hard to say if it's a wise way to invest or not. I suggest watching videos from uk based creators that specialize in personal finances and investments 👍🏼

[@trudyjohns9229]

My electric grill just just blew up! Woo hoo! one less thing to live without!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

I like the mindset haha 😂

[@megrivera912]

😂😂😂

[@Oppa-La-La]

Seve, help me. i am in my journey to extreme minimalism. I recently got a water flosser hoping it will help my teeth. But i don't see any results. Should i get rid it? I want to put all my belongings into a backpack. The water flosser is bulky and slightly heavy. I would want as much light as possible. Because my back hurts if i carry heavy things. What's your opinion on water flossers?

[@SunnyKindJourney]

To be honest, I have zero experience in them so hard to say. Is the your perception of not seeing any results based on how you see things with your eyes or have you visited a dentist recently and they told you that your situation isn't any better? Many times we can't see the progression ourselves so I wouldn't maybe give up on it too quick but also realize that if you don't use it all, then maybe it's becoming clutter and you may need to find another approach. But I am no dental expert so use better sources for this one haha 😄

[@joanndyrensborg6283]

👌👍😃🍀

[@SunnyKindJourney]

🌿🌿

[@carmenmm3673]

What is that party inside your dish washer? 😂

[@SunnyKindJourney]

The dishes like a good old disco 😂 the light had some problems dont know why haha

[@SusanCavers]

Love your channel.

[@DJBou0407]

I take photos of books I would like to read or purchase at some point. I use to write the titles and authors on a piece of paper. Not anymore.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

I do the same! Especially in library when I want to remember the exact spot taking a photo helps

[@hkpopis]

Do you know Aurikaterina... Maybe you two can collaborate on a special project... Declutter and Cleanup

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Haha yeah I know her channel but she's a bit out of my league when it comes to this 😄

[@eurabio]

Ok, but very bad idea to take a picture of your passwords. Your phone is a vulnerability.

[@roseanneolejarz471]

Wearing shoes in the house in the USA is not the norm. Most people take their shoes off before entering the house.

[@ashleyashley4701]

😘🌹🤗🥰👍🏼❤️

[@SunnyKindJourney]

🙌🙌

[@leptir7110]

Previše stvari za jednog minimalistu ,minimalizam se temelji na minimumu.potrebnog prostora ,stvari ,ljudi itd ,to je stanje uma i duha ,pogledajte Japance

[@kirstenpanik1942]

People don't see my "digital" dirt......lol 🎉🎉😊

[@rockerdad2]

Not who you are now,. so key...get rid of those 10 year old rock t shirts.... lol

[@Tangentbordsblues]

Going inside with your shoes is uncivilized

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Depends on the culture I'd say, in most places probably it's true but not everywhere. Here it totally is though haha 😄