The 30-day simple living challenge
One small task a day for 30 days. None takes more than about 20 minutes. Skip a day if you need to, swap tasks that don't fit your life, and notice how much lighter things feel by the end.
Week 1: clear the surfaces
- Day 1Write down your five values
- Day 2Clear the kitchen counter
- Day 3Clear your nightstand
- Day 4Empty your bag or wallet
- Day 5Clear the entryway
- Day 6Delete five unused apps
- Day 7Rest and notice what feels lighter
Week 2: less stuff
- Day 8Donate five clothes you don't wear
- Day 9Clear one kitchen drawer
- Day 10Match food containers and lids
- Day 11Recycle old papers and mail
- Day 12Clear the bathroom cabinet
- Day 13Start a 30-day waiting list
- Day 14Take the donation bag out of the house
Week 3: simpler time
- Day 15List your regular commitments
- Day 16Drop or move one commitment
- Day 17Turn off non-essential notifications
- Day 18Keep one evening free
- Day 19Have a screen-free meal
- Day 20Say no kindly to one request
- Day 21Spend an hour on something from your values list
Week 4: simpler spending
- Day 22List every subscription
- Day 23Cancel or pause one subscription
- Day 24Unsubscribe from five store emails
- Day 25Plan meals for the week
- Day 26Borrow something instead of buying it
- Day 27Compare one purchase by cost per use
- Day 28Have a no-spend day
Days 29 and 30
- Day 29Look back: what felt lighter?
- Day 30Choose three habits to keep
Take what helps and leave the rest. The free Simple Living Starter Workbook has a tracker for the challenge.
Making it stick
Small
Twenty minutes or less. Stop when the timer goes.
Out
Take donations out of the house the same day.
Gentle
Missed a day? Just carry on tomorrow.
Notice
Write down what felt lighter each week.
Read start with your values and mindful buying, or get the free Simple Living Starter Workbook.