40 Hours Decluttering Using Flylady's Timer Method - May 20-July 26 2024

Thanks, nswef.

I did 5 hours today - I think the most I've ever done in one day.

I put together a stand-alone shelf unit for my kitchen to store food that was in the laundry room but was crowded out by new cat food. I also spent a fair amount of time setting up a new computer monitor (I had to go back to Best Buy twice to figure out what cords I needed) which will allow me to work for long stretches at home without leaning forward so much and hurting my back. I also rearranged some stuff in the laundry room to make room for a covered litter box I will have there.

I still have much to do, but I'm making progress. New total: 12.5.

I did two more hours on Saturday and two on Sunday. I'm still doing a lot of cat stuff. I also had to take out a removable shelf in one bookcase to have a place to store my new computer monitor which I use during the day on the dining room table.

New total: 16.5.

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Originally Posted by ejchase

I did two more hours on Saturday and two on Sunday. I'm still doing a lot of cat stuff. I also had to take out a removable shelf in one bookcase to have a place to store my new computer monitor which I use during the day on the dining room table.

New total: 16.5.

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that is great, if I understand correctly, that you have a way to clean off your dining room table easily, That works on your dining room table have a place 0FF that table. That is how I work as well.

Yes, Iris Lilies, that's exactly what I'm doing. The monitor is a little heavier than I wanted (because I bought one with a built-in camera after several poor experiences with "attachable" cameras), but it's working.

On the 4th, I couldn't get into the course management system to do some grading for the online class I'm teaching, so I did a little decluttering instead - 2 hours. I'm hoping to get in 2-3 more hours today.

New total: 18.5.

3.5 more hours yesterday, mostly on cat stuff: putting cord covers on, stashing power strips inside organizer boxes, setting up an area for a third litter box, setting up a "litter genie" and then doing some decluttering and cleaning to prepare for guests. New total: 22 hours.

Hi all,

I was away for a couple of weeks but am now back at it. I did 2.5 hours the last two days. New total: 24.5.

And 2.5 more hours today. I am still doing a lot of reorganizing because of our new cats, but I'm slowly figuring out a place for all of their supplies.

New total: 27.

Still plugging away. Another hour yesterday. New total: 28.

Bravo EJ. I have kept my computer desk clear since January...and the dining room table is quickly clear able! You inspire me!

About “ dining table as workspace,”

For furniture logistic purposes, I had to get rid of our beautiful old Victorian round table, which was our dining table, and I also used it as my desk. Now I have a trestle table that is narrow and functions well as a desk, and it folds out to be a dining table.very handy.


Anyway,… yes I’d like the concept of the table being instantly clearable. I have mine set up in front of the window that shows our great view. I could also, theoretically, set up the same situation in an upstairs alcove of the bedroom, but I don’t think I’ll do that.