1 Minute Habit · #323
1 Minute Habit for November 19
Spend 1 minute organizing a single junk drawer
Why This Habit Helps
A single organized space creates an oasis of calm that radiates order to the rest of your environment and mind.
This small, contained organizing project provides immediate satisfaction and demonstrates that order is achievable—one drawer at a time.
What You’ll Do in 1 Minute
- Provides quick win for sense of accomplishment
- Makes frequently used items accessible
- Reduces time searching for things
- Prevents frustration in daily routines
- Creates oasis of order in chaos
Quick Overview
The junk drawer is a universal phenomenon—that catch-all space where miscellaneous items accumulate until finding anything becomes a frustrating treasure hunt.
By dedicating just one minute to organizing this single small space, you create a tangible example of order that can inspire broader organization while eliminating daily annoyances.
How to Get Started
- Empty the entire drawer onto a clean surface
- Quickly sort items into categories: keep, relocate, discard
- Use small containers or dividers to organize kept items
- Return only essential items to the drawer
- Immediately relocate or discard the remaining items
How to Adapt This Habit
If you’re a busy professional
Organize your desk drawer during a phone call—multitasking that creates tangible order while handling responsibilities
If you’re a parent
Turn it into a family game—see who can find the most interesting 'lost treasure' in the junk drawer
If you’re a student or learner
Organize your school supplies drawer before starting homework—creates mental clarity for studying
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💬 Your Success Stories
My kitchen junk drawer had become a black hole where everything disappeared. One morning, I spent exactly one minute pulling everything out and only putting back what we actually use. I found three missing screwdrivers, my favorite measuring tape, and birthday candles I'd bought replacements for. Now that drawer brings me joy instead of frustration, and I've started tackling other small spaces the same way—one minute at a time.
— Sarah
