TL;DR: If your phone, inbox or desktop is a bit of a mess, you’re not alone. Digital decluttering is a gentle way to clear the digital clutter, create calm, and get organised for the season ahead.

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How to Declutter Your Digital Life

Let’s be honest—our devices can get chaotic fast. Apps you don’t use, tabs open from three weeks ago, thousands of emails you’ll “get to later.” Sound familiar?

If you’ve ever sat down to get something done and ended up scrolling through photos, dodging notifications, or wondering where on earth you saved that document... you’re not alone. That’s where digital decluttering comes in.

What is digital decluttering—and why does it matter?

Think of digital decluttering like tidying your home—but for your phone, laptop, and inbox. It’s about making space. Clearing visual and mental noise. Creating systems that work for you, not against you.

And when your digital world feels lighter? It’s easier to focus on what matters most.

Where should I start with digital decluttering?

If the thought of sorting everything feels a bit much, start small. One category at a time:

Inbox

• Unsubscribe from newsletters you don’t read

• Archive old emails

• Create 2–3 folders for what you do want to keep

Phone

• Delete unused apps

• Turn off non-essential notifications

• Organise your home screen (you don’t need 7 pages!)

 Files & Folders

• Clear your desktop

• Delete duplicates

• Create a “To Sort” folder if you’re short on time (and schedule a time to come back to it)

How often should I declutter my digital space?

A good rhythm might be:

• Once a week: clear your inbox

• Once a month: tidy your phone and downloads folder

• Once a season: deeper sort of photos, files, and cloud storage

Little and often is better than all at once and never again.

A Final Thought

You don’t need to organise everything perfectly. Just choose one small thing to clear today. A tidy inbox, a calm phone, a clutter-free desktop—it all adds up.

And if you’re looking for a space to plan your digital reset (and everything else!), our productivity inserts are the perfect place to map it all out.

Here’s to fresh digital starts

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