Decluttering Your Home the R.E.A.L. Way

Create Space for Peace, Purpose, and Presence – This post will share some practical ways you can create space for yourself, through decluttering and organizing. You can grab a PDF checklist to go along with the info in this post, HERE.

🅡 – Review & Reset

What to Do:
Go room by room, space by space, and review what’s currently there. Ask yourself:

• Is this item being used?
  
• Does it serve a purpose?
  
• Is it adding peace or clutter?
  

Reset your vision for the space. Ask:

• What is the purpose of this room?
  
• What do I want to be able to do here?
  
• What’s currently blocking that from happening?
  

Let your new purpose guide what stays and what goes.

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🅔 – Eliminate

What to Do:
Let go of anything that:

• Hasn’t been used in the past year
  
• Is broken and not worth fixing
  
• You’re only keeping out of guilt or obligation
  
• No longer fits your lifestyle
  

This includes:

• Physical clutter (old clothes, expired items, duplicates)
  
• Emotional clutter (items that carry guilt instead of joy)
  

Helpful Tips:

• Use the “one-touch rule”: handle it once—keep, donate, toss, or relocate.
  
• Keep a donation box nearby as you go.
  

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🅐 – Assign Time

What to Do:

Break decluttering into manageable chunks. Try:

• 30 minutes a day
  
• One drawer per day
  
• One room per weekend
  

Helpful Tools:

• Use a timer to stay focused
  
• Schedule sessions in your planner
  
• Create a checklist or use sticky notes to track progress
  

Sample Weekly Plan:

• Monday: Kitchen drawers
  
• Tuesday: Pantry
  
• Wednesday: Entryway
  
• Thursday: Bedroom closet
  

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🅛 – List & Let Go

What to Do:

Create two lists:

1. Areas to declutter
   
2. Items or habits you’re ready to let go of
   

This helps:

• Define the scope of your work
  
• Build momentum as you check things off
  

As you let go, say a prayer of gratitude for the item’s purpose in your life. Release it with peace.

Bonus Idea:
Make a list of how you want your home to feel:

• Peaceful
  
• Welcoming
  
• Breathable
  
• Joyful
  Post it somewhere visible for motivation!
  

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Real-Life Example: Hall Closet

• Review & Reset: “This should store jackets and seasonal gear—not cords and paper towels.”
  
• Eliminate: Remove broken umbrellas, extra bags, and things that don’t belong.
  
• Assign Time: Set a 20-minute timer to clear one shelf tonight.
  
• List & Let Go: Write down what’s next (e.g., linen closet), and prep donations for tomorrow.
  

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Final Encouragement

Decluttering isn’t just about what you’re removing—it’s about what you’re making space for:
➡️ Peace
➡️ Purpose
➡️ Presence

You’re not just tidying a house—you’re cultivating a sanctuary where God’s peace can dwell more fully. Let your home reflect the order and beauty He desires for your life.

Again, you can grab a checklist that will help you as your Declutter the REAL Way!