How To Do the 27 Thing Spring Fling!

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by clutter and thought… where do I even start?

The good news is you don't need a full day, a perfect plan, or a big burst of motivation to make a meaningful difference.

Sometimes, all you need is a place to begin. That’s exactly why I love the 27 Thing Spring Fling.

How do you do it?  You walk through your home and remove 27 items. That's all there is to it.

The items can be:

•       Trash
•       Recycling
•       Donations
•       Items that belong somewhere else

The key to keep in mind is that you are NOT organizing. And you are NOT creating systems. You are simply letting things go.

This method works because it removes the biggest barriers to getting organized.

•       No need for a large block of time
•       No complicated decisions
•       No pressure to do it perfectly

Instead, you make quick decisions which builds momentum so that you see immediate progress!  And once you start, it becomes so much easier to keep going.

The 27 Thing Spring Fling is often linked to Feng Shui, which focuses on improving the flow of energy in your space based on the number nine.  Whether or not you follow Feng Shui, most people notice the significant results: less clutter, more calm, and a lighter feeling in your home

If you are not sure where to start, here are some easy places to look.

Paper and Reading Materials

•       Old magazines
•       Outdated paperwork
•       Random notes

Your Desk

•       Extra pens
•       Duplicate supplies
•       Junk mail
•       Old sticky notes
•       Tangled cords

Kitchen Cabinets

•       Unused mugs
•       Chipped plates
•       Duplicate utensils
•       Expired spices

Bathroom Drawers

•       Seldom worn make-up
•   Half-used bottles
•       Excess travel toiletries

 Closet/Drawers

•       Stretched out underwear
•       Orphaned socks
•       Broken hangers
•       Dry cleaning bags

Linen Closet

•       Worn towels
•       Mismatched sheets
•       Extra blankets

Digital Clutter

•       Old emails
•       Unused apps
•       Subscriptions you forgot about

I promise, you’ll find 27 things faster than you expect.

Want to take it a step further? Try doing a 27 Thing Spring Fling for a few days in a row.

•       5 days = 135 items gone
•       7 days = 189 items gone
•       9 days = 243 items gone

I suggest that you track your progress and jot down your daily number of things flung so you can keep a running total. It's super motivating! 

After years of working with clients, I can tell you that getting organized is not about finding the perfect system. It’s just about getting started.

The 27 Thing Spring Fling works because it removes pressure and replaces it with action. No overthinking, no perfection. just progress.

So if your home feels overwhelming right now, find one thing, then keep going until you reach 27.  This small effort can change the energy of your entire home this spring!