We clean our rooms, wardrobes, and work desks—but how often do we declutter our phones? With thousands of unread emails, random screenshots, unused apps, and endless notifications, our digital devices are often more chaotic than our physical spaces.
As the monsoon sets in and we retreat indoors, June is the perfect time to hit refresh—not just in life, but on your digital habits too. Here’s your go-to checklist to organize your phone life and reclaim your time, space, and sanity.
Why Digital Decluttering Matters
We spend an average of 7–9 hours a day on screens—mostly on smartphones. That digital clutter:
Slows down your phone performance
Overloads your brain with unnecessary info
Increases stress and anxiety
Makes it harder to focus or be productive
Think of digital decluttering as self-care. A tidy phone = a lighter mind.
Your June Digital Declutter Checklist
1. Clear Out Old Screenshots
Most screenshots are temporary (recipes, memes, bus tickets).
Delete everything older than 30 days.
Create folders for ones you really need (e.g., ‘Receipts’, ‘Inspo’, etc.).
Pro Tip: Use tools like Google Photos or Apple’s Smart Albums to auto-sort.
2. Organize Your Photo Gallery
Delete blurry, duplicate, or random photos.
Create folders: ‘Travel’, ‘Work’, ‘Friends’, etc.
Use apps like Gemini Photos or Remo to speed things up.
Bonus Step: Back everything up to Google Drive or iCloud!
3. Uninstall Apps You Don’t Use
Go through every app on your home screen.
If you haven’t used it in the last month, you probably don’t need it.
Check battery usage and storage hogs.
Try This: Android/iOS usage settings tell you which apps eat up your time and space.
4. Tidy Up Your Notes App
Most people’s notes app = chaos.
Delete old shopping lists, random thoughts.
Create folders: ‘Ideas’, ‘To-do’, ‘Journal’, etc.
Pin important notes you refer to often.
5. Reclaim Your Home Screen
Remove visual noise—keep only essentials on the main page.
Group apps by category: Social, Finance, Travel, etc.
Use widgets mindfully: calendar, reminders, or step counters only.
Less apps = less distractions.
6. Inbox Zero (or Close Enough)
Unsubscribe from unnecessary emails (use tools like Unroll.me).
Delete promo/junk mail in bulk.
Flag or star important mails for later.
Set a rule: If it takes less than 2 mins to respond, do it now.
7. Mute or Leave Annoying Groups
Family groups from 2018? College project chats? Time to exit.
Mute noisy WhatsApp/Telegram groups that add no value.
Archive old chats to free up your inbox.
Protect your peace.
8. Clean Your Browser Tabs & History
Close excess tabs.
Clear cookies and cache to speed up browsing.
Bookmark pages you revisit often.
Also: Say goodbye to shady pop-ups and unnecessary tracking.
9. Turn Off Non-Essential Notifications
Do you really need to know every time someone likes your story?
Disable notifications from shopping, food, and entertainment apps.
Keep only priority alerts: calls, messages, calendar, banking.
Your attention span will thank you.
10. Set New Digital Boundaries
Limit screen time for addictive apps.
Schedule one no-phone hour daily.
Try a ‘Do Not Disturb’ wind-down routine at night.
Decluttering isn’t just about space—it’s about control.
Our phones are powerful tools—but when they’re cluttered, they become a source of stress. A digital detox doesn’t have to be dramatic; even small changes can help you feel more in control of your time and focus.
