Feeling overwhelmed by too many things at home?
Not sure where to start?
Decluttering doesn’t have to be stressful.
Here are eight practical tips to help you begin your “declutter life,” each paired with easy English phrases you can remember and use.

🔥1. Start with just five minutes

English Phrase: “Start small.”

You don’t need to clean your entire home at once.
Begin with a five-minute tidy-up—your desk, a drawer, or a small corner.
A small success helps you build momentum.

📦2. Review items you haven’t used for a year

English Phrase: “If you haven’t used it for a year, let it go.”

Clothes, kitchen gadgets, cables, old cosmetics…
If you haven’t touched them for a whole year, chances are you won’t need them anymore.
They’re great candidates for letting go.

🎁3. Beware of the “someday” trap

English Phrase: “Someday rarely comes.”

“Maybe I’ll use this someday…”
We all say it, but someday almost never arrives.
These items often do nothing but take up space.
It’s okay to let them go.

🧺4. Follow the “one in, one out” rule

English Phrase: “One in, one out.”

Whenever you buy something new—especially clothes or home goods—choose one item in the same category to let go.
This keeps your belongings from growing endlessly.

📚5. Digitize sentimental items

English Phrase: “Keep the memory, not the item.”

Old letters, kids’ crafts, souvenirs…
These can be hard to throw away.
Take photos and store them digitally.
You keep the memory without the physical clutter.

🗂6. Declutter by category, not by room

English Phrase: “Declutter by category, not by room.”

Tackle items by type—clothes, documents, books—rather than by location.
This helps you see exactly how much you have and prevents duplicates from hiding in different rooms.

🛒7. Use the 24-hour rule to avoid impulse buying

English Phrase: “Wait 24 hours before buying.”

Before purchasing something you “want,” wait one day.
Most impulse desires disappear overnight.
Reducing unnecessary shopping also reduces future clutter.

❤️8. Choose what makes you feel lighter

English Phrase: “Choose what makes you feel lighter.”

Decluttering isn’t just about removing things—it’s about creating a life that feels comfortable and intentional.
Keep the items that make your heart feel light, and let go of the rest.