Using the 5-Minute Rule to Keep Everything Tidy

The 5-minute rule is a simple but genius trick for keeping your home tidy without stress. The idea is: if a task takes less than 5 minutes to complete, do it right away. No procrastinating or piling up messes!

Have a cup left on the table? Take it to the sink. A pair of shoes lying around? Put them away. It really takes little to avoid clutter, and those small actions add up over time. Every time you spot something out of place, ask yourself, “Does it take less than 5 minutes to fix it?”. If the answer is yes, do it immediately.

The beauty of this rule is that it doesn’t require long cleaning sessions: just a few moments spread throughout the day to keep everything under control. It works in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and even for emails or tasks at work.

Try applying it for a week: you’ll be surprised by how effective it is and how much your home (and your mind) will benefit from it!