314: 1-Minute Habits to Keep a Clutter-Free Home Even in Summer Chaos

Jul 9, 2025

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What if keeping your home clutter-free didn’t require a weekend marathon… just one minute?

This week, we’re ditching the pressure to “go big” and embracing the power of micro-habits. I’m walking you through 5 tiny-but-mighty strategies you can use right now to simplify your space—even on the busiest, messiest summer days.

Whether you’re juggling beach bags, snack wrappers, or just the mental clutter of a full calendar, these 1-minute habits are about to become your new secret weapon. No stress. No perfection. Just progress.

🧺 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

My go-to 1-minute reset for mess magnet zones (looking at you, kitchen counter)
How to sneak in decluttering “audits” while living your everyday life
A surprisingly fun trick that turns the date into your decluttering goal
The reason donation bags never leave your trunk—and how to fix it
The OHIO principle (a clutter-free rule that takes less time than scrolling IG)
A daily mindset question that’ll change how you show up in your home

✨ Why It Works:

Because decluttering doesn’t have to be overwhelming. These habits don’t require a big chunk of time or mental energy—they work with your real life, not against it.

And when they stack up? Total game-changer.

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES:

→ Join 35K+ women getting the Ready, Set, Simplify newsletter every Wednesday: Sign up here (https://www.katyjoywells.com/simplify) → Want more quick wins like this? Check out the Momentum Maker module (https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub-page837548) inside Clutter Cure Club → AirDoctor Sponsor: Clean air = clear mind. Save up to $300 here (https://airdoctorpro.com) with code MAX

👯‍♀️ Share the Simplicity:

If this episode made you breathe a little easier, send it to a friend who’s in declutter mode this summer. One share = one less overwhelmed mama.

And hey—your home doesn’t need to be spotless. It just needs a system that supports the season you’re in.

You’ve got this. One minute at a time. Ready, Set, Simplify.