The spot nearest the door you use most often can get messy, but there is nothing to “toss” it’s simply a matter of putting things away. Set a timer to 10 minutes and challenge yourself to put 10 things where they belong.
This is the digital timer I use; I like that you can save the battery by turning it off when not in use. It comes as a 2-pack, so I keep one in the kitchen for cooking. Of course there are adorable timers like this fox one. And Time Timer is a visual timer where you can watch the time tick away as the color fades – very helpful for children who are learning to tell time.