5 Decluttering Methods: How to Fit Decluttering Into Your Busy Schedule

If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in clutter but can’t seem to carve out time to tackle it, you’re not alone! With a busy schedule, I know first-hand that finding time for decluttering can feel impossible. But what if you could make steady progress without overwhelming yourself? I’m here to share five decluttering methods that make it easy to fit cleaning and organizing into your life, no matter how packed your calendar is. These methods are designed to work for your schedule, so you can start freeing up space today!

Even with the simplicity of my simple Decluttering S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Strategy, fitting decluttering into your schedule can be hard. Life is busy, but there are several ways to make decluttering fit into your schedule to make awesome progress and breathe new life into your home. Here are my five decluttering methods.

5 Decluttering Methods: How to Fit Decluttering Into Your Busy Schedule

Method 1: 10 Minutes a Day

With the 10 Minutes a Day method, you commit to decluttering for only 10 minutes each day. This approach is perfect for anyone with a hectic schedule who struggles to find extended periods of time for decluttering. By consistently dedicating a small amount of time – and maybe even setting a timer – you can make steady progress over time and maintain a clutter-free environment without feeling overwhelmed.

Method 2: The Power Hour

Like the 10 Minutes a Day method, The Power Hour involves setting aside one hour each week for decluttering and organizing. This method allows individuals to tackle larger decluttering tasks or multiple areas while simultaneously making significant progress and fitting it into a busy calendar. By scheduling a dedicated decluttering session each week, you can maintain a tidy and organized home.

Method 3: One Room at a Time

The One Room at a Time method involves decluttering and organizing one room at a time rather than trying to tackle the entire house at once. It’s ideal for busy people who prefer a more focused and systematic approach to decluttering. By breaking the process down into smaller, manageable tasks, you can make steady progress without feeling overwhelmed by the scope of the decluttering project.

Method 4: The Weekend Purge

This method involves dedicating a weekend to decluttering and organizing a specific space – or your entire home. It’s ideal for those with limited time during the week but who can commit to a more intensive decluttering session over a couple of days. By focusing all your efforts on decluttering during the weekend, you can make significant progress in a short period of time.

Method 5: The 30-Day Whole Home Declutter

The 30-Day Whole Home Declutter method breaks the decluttering process into manageable daily tasks spread over 30 days. Each day focuses on decluttering a specific area or category of items, such as clothes, books, or kitchen supplies. This approach allows you to tackle decluttering in bite-sized chunks, making it more manageable and less overwhelming, especially when you have a busy schedule.

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So, there are five methods to help you fit decluttering into your busy schedule:

1. 10 Minutes a Day
2. The Power Hour
3. One Room at a Time
4. The Weekend Purge
5. The 30-Day Whole Home Declutter

No matter how hectic life gets, I believe there’s always a way to make decluttering fit into your routine. Whether you prefer small, daily increments or a more focused weekend purge, these five methods can help you take back control of your space without adding extra stress to your life. The most important thing is finding a method that works for you and sticking with it. Decluttering doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it just takes consistent action and a little planning.

Which of the 5 decluttering methods is your favorite right now? Let me know in the comments below!