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Overwhelmed by clutter? This simple, step-by-step minimalist guide helps busy Americans declutter their homes, beauty routines, and digital lifeāwithout the stress. Start small, see big results!
HOMELIFESTYLEWELLNESS
Fanny Velasco
3/19/20252 min read
Why Minimalism is Your Secret Weapon?
Let's be real - between Amazon Prime deliveries, Target runs, and impulse buys at TJ Maxx, our homes have become storage units for stuff we don't even like. But here's the truth bomb no one tells you: Minimalism isn't about living with nothing - it's about making room for everything that matters.
This guide is for you if:
You own 5 black t-shirts but only wear one.
Your bathroom cabinet looks like a Sephora clearance aisle.
Youāve ever said, āIāll organize laterā (and later never comes).
Step 1: The 3-Day Home Refresh
(No marathon declutteringājust 20 minutes/day!)
Day 1: The āDrop Zoneā
Entryway: Keep only what you use daily (1 jacket, 1 bag). Tip: A stylish basket for keys > cluttered console table.
Nightstand: 3 items max (lamp, book, water bottle).
Day 2: Kitchen Quick Fix
Mugs: Keep 4 favorites (donate the āI ā¤ļø Vegasā one).
Junk Drawer: Trash expired coupons, keep batteries + tape.
Day 3: Closet Edit
The 10-Second Rule: Toss anything you wouldnāt grab in 10 secs.
Pro Tip: Hang all hangers backward. After 6 months, donate whatās still backward.
Step 2: Beauty Routine Simplified
Skincare: 3 products max (cleanser, moisturizer, SPF). Ditch the 12-step routineāyour skin will thank you.
Makeup:
Foundation/concealer ā Pick one.
Lipsticks ā Keep 2 (1 nude, 1 bold).
āBut what about my $50 serum?ā If you havenāt used it in 3 months, itās expired. Let it go.
Step 3: Digital Declutter (15 Minutes)
Phone: Delete unused apps (RIP, Candy Crush 2018).
Email: Unsubscribe from 10 newsletters (look for āUnsubscribeā at the bottom).
Photos: Dump blurry pics/duplicates (use Google Photosā āFree Up Spaceā tool).
Step 4: The Minimalist Mindset
Shopping Rule: For every new item, remove one. Example: New jeans = donate old pair.
Self-Care Hack: Spend 10 mins/day in your newly decluttered space (no phone!).
Minimalism is a tool, not a trophy. If your closet still has 20 shirts but you love them allāthatās success.
Now Try This:
Pick one area (e.g., makeup bag).
Set a timer for 15 mins.
Remove 5 things.
Tag us @LuminaInsight with your #MinimalistWin!
Free Download: ā7-Day Minimalist Challengeā Checklist

