Woman Is Getting Rid Of Ten Things A Day For Thirty Days And On Day Five The Kitchen Mugs And A Set Of Disney Silverware Finally Had To Go

Ten things a day does not sound like much, and that is exactly the point. @sueannlouise89 is getting rid of ten things a day for thirty days, and on day five she took on the kitchen, where a pile of mugs and a set of Disney silverware finally got their goodbye.

Her caption puts it simply. Ten things does not feel overwhelming, there is no need to give up an entire Saturday, and all you need to do is find ten things you no longer need, use, wear or love, and let them go. By the end of day five, she says, she will have gotten rid of 50 things.

Day Five, Kitchen Edition

In the video, she heads to the kitchen. She says she had eight mugs, kept a few cute ones that were gifts, and decided the rest are going. Then she moved on to the silverware holder and a set of Disney silverware.

The story behind the silverware is relatable. She got new dishes and silverware a few months ago, but she had been hanging on to the old Disney set in case her nephew would want them when he moved out. She says he does not want Disney silverware. That settled it, and she counted ten more things gone for the day.

Her caption also mentions that some of the items are being donated.

Why the Hanging On Habit Is So Common

The silverware is a perfect example of a very common decluttering trap, keeping something for a person who may never want it. It feels kind and practical, but the item ends up taking space in your home while you wait. Asking the person directly, as she seems to have done, can settle the question quickly.

Mugs are another popular culprit. They are cheap, they are often gifts, and they multiply. Many people end up with far more than their household can use in a week.

Try Your Own Ten Things a Day

This is the beauty of a small daily number. You can fit ten items into a few minutes. The creator’s rule is easy to adopt: items you no longer need, use, wear or love. Here is a general way to try it, not a plan from the video.

Pick a zone each day. A few ideas include the kitchen, a bathroom cabinet, a bedroom closet, the living room shelves, the entryway, and the car.

Grab a bag or box and put it by the door. Each time you find an item that has to go, drop it in. Count aloud if it helps.

Keep a running tally. Seeing 50 or 100 grow on a sticky note is encouraging, and the creator is clearly keeping count herself.

Decide where each item goes. Usable things can be donated, passed to a friend or sold, and broken or expired things can go in the trash or recycling. Do not let the donation bag sit for weeks, because that can bring the clutter right back.

A 30 Day Outline

Here is a simple way to spread it out. Days one through seven, tackle a different small space each day. Days eight through fourteen, work on the kitchen, including mugs, gadgets and storage containers. Days fifteen through twenty one, move on to bedrooms and closets. Days twenty two through twenty eight, handle bathrooms, entryways and cars. Use the last two days to haul everything out and celebrate. If you need to skip a day, double up later.

Why Small Counts Work

At ten things a day, thirty days adds up to 300 items. Whatever number you choose, the point is that small and steady beats big and exhausting. You do not have to give up your weekend, and you are more likely to keep going. By the time the month ends, your home will probably feel noticeably lighter.

This is only day five of her series, so there is more to come. For now, her day five is a handy reminder that a few cute mugs may be enough, and you do not need to keep a set of silverware for someone who has already said no.