World Organizing Day: Decluttering More Than Just Our Homes

Every May 20th we celebrate, World Organizing Day, a global event dedicated to the transformative power of organization. Created by the International Federation of Professional Organizing Associations (IFPOA), this day is more than a calendar mark. It’s a reminder that when we create order in our surroundings, we create more peace, productivity, and purpose in our lives.

As a professional organizer, I’ve seen firsthand how a tidy drawer, a reimagined closet, or a decluttered garage can unlock more than just physical space. It frees up mental space. It reduces stress, boosts confidence, and gives you back time and energy for what truly matters.

So… why does World Organizing Day matter?

Because organizing isn’t just about labels and bins (though yes, I do love a labeled bin!). It’s about:

• Reducing decision fatigue: The fewer piles we have to dig through, the fewer decisions we need to make each day. That means more mental clarity for the things that actually deserve your brain power.

  
  

• Improving quality of life: An organized home supports better routines, faster mornings, more restful evenings, and a deeper sense of calm.

  
  

• Empowering change: When you take control of your space, you begin to feel more in control of your life. That ripple effect can touch everything; your work, your relationships, and your habits.

  
  

World Organizing Day gives us all an opportunity to hit the reset button and ask: "What spaces in my life need more function and more flow?"

Not sure where to start?

Try one of these:

• Clear one drawer. Just one! Pick the messiest one. Dump it, sort it, wipe it, and put only what you actually use back

  
  

• Label three containers. If you’ve got a few catch-all bins floating around, slap a label on them. It’s small, but powerful. Quick Tip: you don't need a fancy label maker, just what you have.

  
  

• Delete 100 photos from your phone. Yes, digital clutter counts, too.

  
  

• Schedule a 15-minute organizing session this week for any area that’s been bugging you. Set a timer. No pressure to finish...just start.

  
  

Need a little more motivation?

You’re not alone! World Organizing Day is celebrated by organizers and organizing enthusiasts around the world. Follow the hashtags #WorldOrganizingDay and #IFPOA to see inspiring before-and-afters, organizing tips, and community support.

Let’s Celebrate Together

Whether you’re a tidy-up newbie or a full-blown container connoisseur, World Organizing Day is for you. It’s about progress over perfection. It’s about making space for joy, for rest, for living fully.

So let’s take one step today, big or small, that moves us toward a space that truly supports the life we want to live.

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