Give thanks for what you keep and release the rest.
November Mins Game Tally Chart Download
Here’s your printable tally chart for this month’s game!
What is Mins Game?
Mins Game is a month-long decluttering challenge invented by The Minimalists. Here are the rules:
- Grab your decluttering chart above
- Choose your method of play–regular or reversed
- For regular, you’ll declutter ONE item on the FIRST day of the month.
- On the SECOND DAY of the month, declutter TWO ITEMS. And so on.
- For reversed play, declutter THIRTY items on the first of the month.
- On the second of the monty, declutter TWENTY-NINE items. And so on.
No matter which method of play you choose, you’ll have decluttered 465 items by the end of November!
November Decluttering Themes
Here are a few ideas for your November Mins Game to keep things interesting and topical.
Like-new
Scour your house for unopened or like-new items that you just never ended up using. November’s a great time to hunt for these as a decluttering opportunity, because you might be able to repurpose them as Christmas presents, gift basket items, or donations for local toy drives.
This kind of mindset specificity can help you see some clutter in a new light, allowing you to let go of more.
Autumn decor swap-out
You might be swapping Autumnal decor for winter and Christmas decorations in November. If so, take this opportunity to evaluate what you used, what you loved, and what you feel cranky about having to put away again.
These transitional times are perfect for decluttering those categories that we’re already going to be handling.
Soup scoop
Sort and declutter your soup, stew, and chili-related implements, like:
- pots
- slow cookers
- ladles
- bowls
- pot holders
Snow patrol
If you live in a snowy area, now might be the perfect time to clear out your boots, coats, and other winter gear.
- winter clothing and accessories
- outerwear
- skiing and snowboarding gear
- snowshoes and boots
- outdoor snow activities
- shovels, salts, tire chains
More fun decluttering challenges to try.
Looking for a new challenge? Try out our list of 20+ decluttering challenges and games! If you’ve been in the decluttering grind for a while, it might be time for some much-needed excitement. After all, the more fun something is, the longer we stick with it!
Happy decluttering, and happy holidays!
