Every October, the trees teach us how beautiful it is to let things go.
October Mins Game Tally Chart Download
Grab your free Mins Game tally chart below!
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-ONE items on the first of the month.
- On the second of the monty, declutter THIRTY items. And so on.
No matter which method of play you choose, you’ll have decluttered 496 items by the end of October!
October decluttering themes.
Here are a few October twists you can put on the Mins Game for bonus fun!
Orange, red, and yellow colored items
I love a completely arbitrary challenge, like decluttering items by color. It breaks up the monotony on a long journey, as decluttering tends to be.
If you enjoy this type of challenge, I also recommend our Decluttering Scavenger Hunt!
Halloween costumes & decor
Since we’re already thinking about and using any Halloween supplies we have on hand, now’s a great time to evaluate what we want to keep and what it might be time to pass on.
Cozy drinks
Tackle the drink station this month! Cocoa, coffee, and tea accessories are all on the chopping block. Consider:
- Mugs
- Tea bags and loose leaf
- Cozies
- Stirring implements
- Coffee pots and other accessories
- Flavors and syrups
- Travel mugs and cups
Sweater weather reset
Take a look at your seasonal wardrobe. What cozy items have gotten itchy? Which ones do you just not care to wear anymore? See if there’s someone you can bless with these items–local shelters and houseless neighbors are always grateful for a little extra warmth this time of year.
Clear the cobwebs
Tackle those tangly messes, like the cord collection! You might extend this theme to belts and scarves, too.
Having a theme for decluttering makes it more engaging, fun, and helps you to think outside the box a little!
Other decluttering challenges to try.
Check out our list of 20+ decluttering challenges to try at home! Let’s break up the monotony and bring some excitement back to the process. After all, the more fun something is, the longer we stick with it!
Happy decluttering!
