Many in the Northern Hemisphere have felt the extreme effects of Mother Nature and the blast of frigid air. Even those who are fortunate to live in temperate climates have experienced colder than typical temperatures. In the Northeast we have had our share of winter Nor’Easters and wind chills below zero which have made for fun moments on frozen ponds or swooshing down hills. For many, these colder temperatures bring a natural inclination to spend more time indoors. This makes it especially essential to notice how your home environment is affecting you. Are you irritated by a room that you wish was decorated in a different way or do you melt into the couch and snuggle up under a blanket relishing your divine nest that nurtures your body, mind and spirit?
Your home environment plays an important role in your life. Not only does it give you a place to take shelter, but also it affects everything from your mood and appetite to your health, work and relationships. I could write a whole book on how your home impacts you and all the things you can do to make it support you and help you live the life of your dreams (oh, I did!… and it will launch in November 2014!). If you are currently living in a space that doesn’t make your heart sing and your spirit soar let’s look at two simple things you can do to create heaven in your home.
1. Notice
Often we are so consumed by the activities in our everyday living that we overlook our environments. You may find yourself running in to quickly make dinner before rushing out to get to this or that. In the frenzy you hardly have time to notice what your home looks like and more importantly feels like, but unfortunately your subconscious is very aware on multiple levels. Take a moment to assess each room in your home and determine if it uplifts you or bums you out.
2. Action
If you find that there are spaces that are not making you smile, it is time to take action. Too often we say to ourselves, “I will get to that later”. But, in the frenetic pace we never manage to make time to take action. This has a compounded detrimental effect on our wellbeing. We are simultaneously being drained from the area that we want to change and also from the constant reminder that we didn’t make the time to complete the task we had hoped to accomplish. This lack of action leads to a self-defeating internal dialogue that hinders self-confidence, feelings of worthiness and joy. Take action today, even if it is just a small step, towards creating your ultimate home heaven.
It is easy to walk through life in a fog, not fully aware of the world around us because we are tuned into various things from technology and to-do lists to commitments and work that distract us from living in the here and now of full awareness. Taking time to notice your home environment can be an important first step in creating a heavenly home that will support you in every area of your life. Taking action is the critical next step to help you realize and create a home that brings you joy, confidence and vitality.
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Happy Soaring!
XOXO
