The emotional threads tied in with our belongings is what makes decluttering so difficult. These emotional threads are one big reason why we put off decluttering and why we have it in the first place. Maybe a loved one died or a relationship ended and it was hard to fully grieve that loss. That can...Continue reading
There are many good reasons to declutter but here are 3 reasons why decluttering is beneficial. If you have clutter and have had a hard time motivating to declutter your home, I hope these 3 reasons why decluttering is beneficial will inspire you. #1 Clearing your clutter will save you time In our fast past...
On the one hand, decluttering is the mundane act of removing the things in your house that no longer serve a positive, productive purpose in your life. Removing those things that are broken, worn out, no longer useful or no longer spark joy. And some of those things you may have inherited and didn’t even...Continue reading
People often report that positive things happen to them after they declutter. One client had a major transformation from decluttering her clothes. She asked specifically for my help coaching her to declutter her clothes. She still had all her clothes from before her pregnancy, all her maternity clothes and everything since. At the time of...Continue reading
It’s natural for things to decay, to break down and ware out. Everything dies eventually. Death is part of the natural cycle of living. This wisdom is reflected in the outer world in fall when the trees loose their leaves and the plants dies back. It’s reflected in our physical bodies through the letting go...Continue reading
I warmly invite you to join me this fall for one of my Feng Shui workshops. They’re designed to bring transformation and serenity to your home and life. The Simplify to Thrive Workshop Begins on September 12th. It’s a 5 week online holistic decluttering program designed to guide you step-by-step in transforming your home towards peace...Continue reading
One of my students said that he used to get out of bed and think, ‘why bother making it? The room is already in chaos, what difference would it make?’. Now in his new home, where order reigns, he makes his bed first thing after he wakes up. He said that the order in his...Continue reading
Growing up, I thought there was something wrong with me because I was highly sensitive. Now I know that being highly sensitive is a trait, found in 15-20% of the population (more recents studies show 20-30%). Learning about this reframed my whole perspective on the first half of my life! Deep listening to the subtleties...Continue reading
Declutter for the New Year The custom in China is to clean, declutter and repair things in preparation for the Chinese Lunar New Year. This cleaning, decluttering and repairing is an intentional act to let go of the old year, wash away the bad luck and stagnant chi, in order to welcome the good luck...Continue reading
My family plans where foiled again, leaving me decluttering at home. I was planning to visit my family in Florida the day after Christmas. On Christmas Day I discovered that some of my family members were sick, testing positive for COVID. So we cancelled my long anticipated trip to see them. Everyone’s okay and they...Continue reading