I have to say that my internal instincts have triggered a need to organize and clear out my home as spring officially began on the calendar. I have even noticed other people listening to their intuitive guidance as garages are swept out and closets changed from the tones and textures of winter to the brighter, lighter hues of spring. It is so energizing to clear the clutter and clean the house! This organizing, clearing and cleaning of one’s external world brings an internal sense of peace and calm. In this week’s blog we look at some simple solutions to make the organizing process a whole lot easier…
Our external world has a huge impact on our internal sense of well-being. We can harness the power of our natural instincts that urge us to organize, clear and clean during the spring season. This and the following tips can help you efficiently and effectively manage the clutter and chaos, which will soothe your mind, body and soul.
1. Don’t Organize
Sometimes in our need for perfectionism the idea of organizing can feel very overwhelming. This can lead to stagnation or a complete roadblock. In these moments move forward by focusing on what you can get rid of first. This will lighten the load of what needs to be organized, which will lessen the psychological burden of the task. The very act of purging will make your space feel lighter and uplift your spirit. This will give you the energy boost needed to finish the project.
2. Fewer Favorites
It is important to have special pieces around your home that remind you of happy memories. These items bring a smile to your being on a conscious and unconscious level. That being said, it is important to be selective with these happy-memory-making items. Clutter is clutter, even with the “good” stuff. If you have so many pictures and trinkets on your bookshelf that you can no longer see the special tokens it is time to pair down. Think about removing a portion of the items and rotate them with each season. Leave your favorites out for the first interval. See if you actually bring out the one’s for next season. If you don’t, think about donating them.
3. Destination Detour
That brings me to my next point, I don’t know about you, but I often have bags of items sitting around waiting to be given to this person or that charity. Getting them to their final destination can be challenging for a whole assortment of reasons. The key is, if you aren’t able to get them to their intended destination within a week bring it to the charity drop-off box down the street. Those bags are still considered clutter (that is draining your energy) until they have found their way out the door.
4. Seasonal System
Make a point with each season to notice what you have used or not. If you haven’t used it, whether it is a lotion under the counter, a can in the pantry or a sweater that has been sitting on the shelf, it is time to purge. When you do this on a regular basis you develop your own clutter clearing system that will help you all year long.
Designing habits that help create your Home in Harmony allows you to effortlessly create a sanctuary that nurtures your mind, body and spirit. Utilizing the natural rhythm of the season and developing systems to keep clutter at bay and organization as the default mode will help bring inner calm and harmony to every day living.
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Happy Soaring!
XOXO
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