Move Happier: Clear the Decks for September with 26 Quick Tasks (Bonus)
Summary
In this Move Happier bonus episode, Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft guide listeners through 26 quick tasks to clear household clutter and prepare for September. Framed as a way to combine organization with the Move 26 and 26 challenge’s daily movement goal, the hosts suggest actions like sorting mail, cleaning cars, and restocking supplies. They also discuss using Labor Day as a time to reflect on work-life balance and embrace a fresh start for the fall season.
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Sponsors: Amex Graphite and Viori Joggers
Intro: Clear the Decks for September and Move 26
Why September is a fresh start and Labor Day reflection
Task 1: Clear out your wallet, purse, or backpack
Task 2: Sort through accumulated mail
Task 3: Gather returns and put them by the door
Task 4: Return 10 misplaced objects to proper places
Task 5: Clean out your desk
Task 6: Restock your desk supplies
Task 7: Empty your car of trash
Task 8: Throw away expired food from refrigerator
Sponsors: HERS, Quince, and Zenni
Task 9: Match reusable food containers with lids
Task 10: Wash all of your reusable water bottles
Tasks 11-12: Discard unused products and refill first aid
Tasks 13-14: Return library books and pull out fall sweater
Tasks 15-16: Check walking shoes and set aside mending
Tasks 17-18: Organize entryway and replace light bulbs
Sponsors: Quince, Land Rover, and Zenni
Tasks 19-21: Test smoke detector, flashlight, and plants
Tasks 22-25: Sponge, weather stripping, and calendar dates
Task 26, Outro, and Uber Eats Sponsor
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