Reset Your Space for the Holidays (Without Decluttering the Whole House!
Before your January Declutter to Flourish course begins, we’re going to practice a gentle, doable reset — not a full clean, not a big project — just enough to create a sense of calm. Because your physical space deeply impacts your emotional space. And Jesus cares about both.
🏡 Why Your Environment Matters
When your home feels chaotic, your brain gets overstimulated. Your nervous system works harder. Your decision-making weakens.
That’s why a simple reset restores peace quickly.
📖 “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.” — 1 Corinthians 14:33
🏡 The 10-Minute Reset
Pick ONE area. Set a timer. Do the following:
Toss trash
Put away anything that has an obvious home
Wipe one surface
Add one peaceful element (candle, diffuser, worship music)
This tiny shift reduces anxiety — fast!
🏡 Breaking Up With Anxiety: The Grounding Reset
From the book: When you feel overwhelmed by your surroundings, try:
The 5-4-3-2-1 Reset
5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 gentle truth you whisper to yourself -
“Jesus, You are with me.”
This resets both your environment and your spirit.
🏡 Scriptures for a Peaceful Home
📖“My people will live in peaceful dwelling places.” — Isaiah 32:18
📖 “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast.” — Isaiah 26:3
📖 “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” — Joshua 24:15
✍️ Journaling Prompt
Which one small space in my home feels stressful right now — and what 10-minute reset could bring peace back into it?
💛 A Gentle Closing
This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about peace.
One small reset at a time, you’re preparing your heart and home to flourish.
