Now , tap into how you want to feel when you walk into your home .
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Setting an Intention : To create space for self-care in our lives , let ’ s take a closer look at a process of clearing clutter that is gentle and sustainable and will create an environment that supports continued self-care . When you walk into your home and look around , how do you feel ? Relaxed ? Overwhelmed ? Or something else ?
Now , tap into how you want to feel when you walk into your home .
Using the information that comes up from these questions , create an intention statement for your relationship and experience with your home .
The intention statement can include what you want your home to look like as well as how you want to feel in your home . Once you have an intention statement that captures the essence of what you want to experience in your home , take another look around to see what is present that does not support your intention .
Choose a Starting Point : The rooms where I recommend starting clearing clutter first are the main bedroom and bathroom that you use . Your bedroom represents your inner most self and is the place where you rejuvenate and relax . The energy in the bedroom should be as still as possible . Are there items in the bedroom that represent work , projects to do , even books to read ? Having a book or two by your bedside to read if that relaxes you is a different energy from having a stack of books next to your bed that reminds you of all the things you did not get to yet .
When you are in bed , what is the last thing you see before you turn out the lights , and the first thing you see when you wake up in the morning ? Make that something that inspires you and brings you joy – not a pile of laundry or unread books or something else that needs your attention .
Let it be an image or other item that is present to support you . And , your bathroom , of course , is another place to begin as it represents care of your physical self . Set your bathroom up with a spa-like energy that encourages care of self . Items you need should be in easy reach and put away when not needed . Expired medicines , cosmetics and other old or unused items can be released .
Continuing with Clearing Clutter as Self- Care : When beginning to clear clutter , start with a small , manageable area . Choose an amount of time that you would like to spend on clearing clutter and a drawer , desk , or corner of a room .
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