Clear the Clutter: How to Tidy Up Your Digital Life

As more of our lives move online, digital clutter has become a sneaky source of stress and distraction. Overflowing inboxes, cluttered desktops, too many browser tabs, pop-up notifications, and apps you haven’t used in months often reflect, and add to, mental overload. Luckily, a quick digital clean up can help you feel more focused and in control.

What is Digital Decluttering?

Digital decluttering is just like tidying your home — but for your phone, laptop, inbox, and online accounts. This could include:

  • Deleting old apps
  • Organizing files and folders
  • Cleaning up your inbox and downloads
  • Cutting back on notifications and distractions
  • Updating or deleting unused accounts 

Make it a Habit

Keeping up with digital clutter is easier when you build it into your daily routine. Start small by adding a quick 10-minute cleanup to the end of your day:

  • Archive or delete emails
  • Clear downloads
  • Close unused tabs
  • Empty the trash/recycle bin

By cleaning up your devices and limiting screen time, you can protect your brain from overload.

Take a few minutes each day to tidy up your devices so you can feel more organized and focused.

Source: healthline.com