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You are here: Home / Decluttering / 30 Day Declutter Challenge / 30 Day Declutter Challenge: Day 1

30 Day Declutter Challenge: Day 1

June 1, 2015 By: Michelle25 Comments

Welcome to Day One!

Today we are starting with an easy challenge. As the month goes on you will likely become more ruthless in your decluttering but for now I want you to think about these things when deciding if something should stay or go.

Do I use it?
Do I love it?
Does it serve a genuine purpose for a genuine need I have?
Am I keeping it “just in case”?

Today’s decluttering task is… SHOES!

Yep, time to clear out the shoe pile. Some things to consider:

  • Are they broken?
  • Do you wear them?
  • Are the comfortable?
  • Do they go with enough clothes to make it worth keeping them?

If you’ve not worn them for a year then they can go.

Don’t forget the kids shoes, shoes in storage etc.

Any good pairs can go in a box at the front door for the charity shop, the others can find their way to the garbage.

You can share your decluttering efforts on today’s post on the Facebook page or by tagging #AOL30daydeclutter on Instagram.

Ready, Set, GO!

Comments

  1. Renee says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:17 am

    Yay…a nice one to start with. Looking forward to more space.

    Reply
    • Michelle- An Organised Life says

      June 1, 2015 at 8:49 pm

      Hope it went well Renee 🙂

      Reply
  2. Doreen says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:34 am

    I love my shoes”

    Reply
    • Michelle- An Organised Life says

      June 1, 2015 at 8:49 pm

      Me too Doreen… only keep the ones you love AND wear!

      Reply
  3. Rosie New says

    June 1, 2015 at 8:16 am

    I was wondering just yesterday about a pair. Now I know – out they go!

    Reply
    • Michelle- An Organised Life says

      June 1, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      Good work.

      Reply
  4. Roz says

    June 1, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Shoes! Great starting point! Have wanted to get rid of some for a while now! 9 pairs gone from mine, my husband’s & son’s wardrobes!! Some will go to charity, others to bin. Feeling great!

    Reply
    • Michelle- An Organised Life says

      June 1, 2015 at 8:50 pm

      Hi Roz,
      Good work! I wasn’t game enough to chuck hubbies… will have to make him do it on the weekend!

      Reply
      • Roz says

        June 2, 2015 at 9:16 am

        Thanks! Yes lucky with hubbies shoes these were outside and filthy /semi broken so out they go!

        Reply
  5. Kirsty @ My Home Truths says

    June 1, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    This is one area I am not too bad in (i’m not obsessed with shoes) but I will have a look through the kids pile and get my husband to look through his. I think he actually has more pairs than I do!!!

    Reply
    • Michelle- An Organised Life says

      June 1, 2015 at 8:52 pm

      My hubby owns more shoes than me too Kirsty!

      Reply
  6. Jo @ Countrylifeexperiment says

    June 1, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    I only own 7 pairs. Everyday flats, sandals, thongs, sneakers, knee high winter boots, heels, and farm boots. I use them all.

    Reply
    • Michelle- An Organised Life says

      June 1, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      I’ll let you off on this one then JO 😉

      Reply
  7. Sonia Life Love Hiccups says

    June 1, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    I did this one over the weekend so I am up to date lol xx

    Reply
    • Michelle- An Organised Life says

      June 1, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      Got to love getting a head start!

      Reply
  8. Robyn King says

    June 4, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Late to the challenge but fortunately both me, hubby and my son have already done this in the last month clearing out at least one if not 3 or 4 pairs of shoes that we’ve not worn in years, no longer or never fitted properly or are too worn.

    Reply
    • Michelle- An Organised Life says

      June 8, 2015 at 12:02 pm

      Hi Robyn,
      Good work. Always good to be ahead!

      Reply
  9. Kristy says

    June 7, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Hi, I signed up for the 30 day challenge and it said I was already subscribed but I am still not receiving the emails daily.

    Reply
    • Michelle- An Organised Life says

      June 8, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      Hi Kristy,
      I checked for you and you were on weekly emails. I’ve changed you over to daily so you should get them now. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jenn says

    June 12, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    I’m joining late to the challenge but better late than never! I no longer have a job than requires me to wear heels or dressy shoes. I’m out in the field now for sales calls. I don’t know how to decide what goes or what stays with my dressy shoes, they are all high end and in almost perfect condition…maybe a consignment shop.., but how do I decide on what best would be kept. 1 black, 1 neutral, 1 strappy??? I didn’t do very good with this one? 🙁 The only time I wear any of that is holidays and special occasions?

    Reply
  11. Kymmie says

    August 4, 2015 at 11:07 am

    I know I’m starting this way too late, but beginning your 30 day challenge. Can’t wait! (Love your blog, by the way)! x

    Reply
  12. Kell says

    October 6, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    a little late on joining the challenge (only just discovered your site!). Perfect place to start, I had a bag full of shoes sitting in the corner of our bedroom from when we had our first baby and we turned the spare room/my closet into the nursery! she is now 2 years old!! Thank you so much, just what I needed!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:01 pm

      You’re so welcome Kell 🙂

      Reply

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