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EVERYTHING IN OUR ENVIRONMENT HAS AN IMPACT ON HOW WE THINK AND FEEL.
1. Remove the Clutter
Before you can think about bringing things into your space or moving objects around, determine if there are objects in your home that you do not love or use. When you look around your spaces, do you like what you see? Everything in our environment has an impact on how we think and feel. Especially consider objects that have been in your environment for a long time. These objects often blend into the background of our consciousness, and we no longer actively“ see” them. Yet, they still have an impact on our energy and how we feel in our spaces. If you surround yourself with objects that do not elevate your energy, consider moving or removing them.
Much like a vision board, your home carries visual reminders that reinforce the kind of life you want to lead. Before starting any clutter clearing project, I recommend taking some time to visualize what you want your life to look and FEEL like in the future. Create a template for what types of objects, colors, and scents you’ d like to be surrounded with that will support the vision of your future. Let this be your guide in determining how you want your home, its contents, and arrangement to support your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
2. Make Your Bedroom a Sanctuary
A good night’ s sleep is a foundation for health in so many ways. How well are you sleeping? Getting a good night’ s sleep can be achieved in so many ways, including making sure you have a good mattress and quiet environment. Let’ s go beyond these basics, though, to consider other aspects of your bedroom environment.
What are the first things you see when you wake up and the last things you see when you go to sleep? When you wake up, are you looking at a pile of clothes you haven’ t put away, piles of unread magazines or books, or an image representing a low point in your life? When balancing the energy in your bedroom,
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HEALTH & WELLNESS