Hey friends,
What if 2026 wasn’t about doing more…
but about gently doing less—one small step at a time?
Welcome (back) to Minimalist Mondays 🌱
No extreme decluttering.
No aesthetic pressure.
Just small, thoughtful ways to clear space—for your time, energy, and peace of mind.
The idea
Each week in 2026, we focus on minimizing one small thing.
That’s it. One drawer. One habit. One decision.
Tiny actions add up to big relief.
Below is a year-long guide you can revisit every Monday.
Q1: Clear the Physical Clutter (Weeks 1–13)
Week 1: Clean out one junk drawer
Week 2: Donate 5 items you don’t love
Week 3: Clear expired pantry items
Week 4: Let go of mismatched containers
Week 5: Edit your spice rack
Week 6: Choose 3 kitchen tools you don’t need
Week 7: Declutter one shelf (just one!)
Week 8: Recycle old papers/mail
Week 9: Simplify your coffee or tea setup
Week 10: Reduce duplicates (utensils, towels, etc.)
Week 11: Let go of “someday” items
Week 12: Clear one closet corner
Week 13: Make space on one counter
Q2: Simplify Food & Kitchen Habits (Weeks 14–26)
Week 14: Pick 3 go-to breakfasts
Week 15: Pack the same lunch all week.
Week 16: Try using a meal plan.
Week 17: Use up what you already have (e.g. pantry meals)
Week 18: Cook one-pot meals all week
Week 19: Minimize sauces & condiments
Week 20: Eat the same dinner twice
Week 21: Declutter recipe bookmarks
Week 22: Create a “default meal”
Week 23: Write a list of meals you can rotate
Week 24: Clean out the freezer
Week 25: Eat leftovers
Week 26: Make your own bread
(Simple food = less stress = more freedom)
Q3: Reduce Mental & Digital Noise (Weeks 27–39)
Week 27: Unsubscribe from 5 emails
Week 28: Clean up your phone apps
Week 29: Turn off nonessential notifications
Week 30: Limit social media time
Week 31: Clear your desktop (digital)
Week 32: Reduce open browser tabs
Week 33: Simplify your to-do list
Week 34: Say no to one unnecessary commitment
Week 35: Create a short morning routine
Week 36: Choose fewer daily decisions
Week 37: Let go of comparison
Week 38: Write things down instead of holding them
Week 39: See a friend in person
Q4: Simplify Life & Self-Care (Weeks 40–52)
Week 40: Reduce wardrobe choices (e.g. stick to a color scheme)
Week 41: Simplify laundry systems
Week 42: Choose comfort over perfection
Week 43: Let go of guilt
Week 44: Minimize negative self-talk
Week 45: Create a calming evening ritual
Week 46: Do less—but better
Week 47: Let rest be productive
Week 48: Focus on what truly nourishes you
Week 49: Revisit what you’ve released
Week 50: Keep what worked
Week 51: Let go of what didn’t
Week 52: Enter 2027 lighter
REMEMBER:
Minimalism isn’t about empty rooms or rigid rules.
It’s about making room for what matters—health, joy, ease, and presence.
One small step.
One calm Monday.
One lighter year ahead.
Here’s to a simpler, happier 2026 💚
P.S. You don’t have to do every week perfectly. Even a few Mondays count.
