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Your Home & Li fe Today!

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Our homes are connected to all aspects of our well beingphysical, mental emotional and spiritual. When you create a home that expresses

certain qualities such as peace, beauty, abundance, creativityyou are bringing

those same qualities into your life.

It does not take a major renovation to change your home and life. In fact, it is often

the seemingly small changes that we make in our home and everyday routines that

have the greatest impact. Below are the top ten things that you can do to

produce positive changes in your home and life with a relatively small amount of

time and effort. Begin today and enjoy!

Move 27 Things.In Feng Shui, it is a well known saying to

move 27 things to change your life. By moving things around you are

shifting the energy in your environment and making a statement that

you are ready for changeto use another common expression, youre

shaking things up! So re-arrange 27 things in your home, such as furniture,

books, candles, plants, in a way that youve always wanted to try or you

think you might enjoy. While moving things around, hold the intention

that you are open to joyful change and you are welcoming in new,

positive opportunities.

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Clear away your clutter.Even 15 minutes will make a difference.

Essentially, clutter is anything that you do not

love or isnt useful. If an item is not functional,

adored, beautiful or does not reflect your

current selflet it go. Clutter holds us back by

tying up our time and energy. Clear the way

for new opportunities to come into your life that

are in alignment with your current goals and

values. Choose one room (or even one closet o

drawer) and set a timer. Then for 15 minutes go

through the area you have chosen and

remove any items that you no longer need,

love, or use. Try this each day for a week and

youll be amazed how much clutter clearingyou can actually accomplish in 15 minutes!

Dont even worry about organizingthat can

come later. Focus on getting the stuff that no

longer supports you out of your home and then

experience the inspiration that comes from

living only with things that support your daily

routines, reflect your best self, and bring you joy

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3. Place your bed and desk in command position.In Feng Shui, the Command Position, also known as the Power Position, is used to describethe place in a room or home where a person will feel the most protected and empowered.

No matter how secure your surroundings are, its human nature to feel more protected if you

have a solid wall behind you, and therefore relax knowing that you cant be surprised from

behind. Although logically we know its very unlikely that someone would approach us from

behind and harm us, our survival instincts stop our body and mind from feeling fully relaxed

unless we are in a position where we can see who or what is coming toward us. The Com-

mand Position is where you have a view of the door (without being directly in front of the

door) and, ideally, a solid wall behind your back. Placing your bed in the command positionof the room, will help you sleep better. If you have a window behind you, get a solid head-

board. Make sure that both you and your partner have a view of the door, but that your feet

are not pointed directly at the door. If you cant place your bed in Command, then place a

mirror opposite the door where you can see it while laying in bed. Being able to see the

reflection of someone entering the room will compensate for not being in the Command

Position. Placing your desk in Command Position not only gives you the same secure and

comfortable feeling, but also symbolizes facing and welcoming opportunities. In addition, it i

s easier to focus and concentrate on work when you are not distracted, consciously or

unconsciously, by what may be happening behind you.

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4. Visualize yourIdeal Home.Take time to visualize and think about

your ideal home. Not only the look of your

home, but also how you would feel in yourdream home. Now write down the quali-

ties of your ideal home. Spend some time

clipping pictures from magazine of homes

that inspire you. We cant always redeco-

rate or move right away, but having a

clear vision of your ideal home, will help

you stay on the path to creating it. If your

current home, doesnt match your ideal

home yet, you can place objects that

remind you of your ideal home in every

room. For example, if your ideal home is

in Hawaii, place shells or a coffee table

book about the tropics on your shelves.

Take the time to find one thing you love in

every room in your home. If you need to

move things around so that you have one

inspirational object in each room, do it.

Next, write down everything you are love

about your current home. Even if every-thing isnt perfect, there are always

blessing to be found, and the more we

are grateful and focus on the positive,

the more uplifted and positive we will feel.

5. Clear Your Inner Clutter. Inner clutter is the running to-do list that weighson our minds. Set aside some quiet time when you know you will have an uninterrupted half-

hour. Take a blank piece of paper and write down absolutely everything on your mindfrom

defrosting your freezer to asking your boss for a raiseno task is too small or too big so dont

stop to judge or organize what youre putting on your list, just keep writing. The simple act of

writing down all the things on your mind will help clear your inner clutter and ease your stress.

Often we think we are overwhelmed by all the things we need to do, but in fact we are

overwhelmed because we really dont have a clear idea of what it is we should be doing.

Once you have it all down on paper, you can prioritize your list and make a plan to tackle

what needs to be done first.

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Set intentions and create a visual affirmation.Make a list of the things you value. Next write down any areas of your life that you would

like to change and make a list of goals, dreams or positive outcomes for each area. Once

you have written down your intentions, create a visual affirmation. There is a saying that we

end up becoming our homes, so we better make sure our homes reflect who we want to

become. Anchor your dreams in your home. If you desire more wealth, create abundance

in your surroundings. If you are looking for love make sure your bedroom is romantic and

sensual. You may wish to be even more specific. Think of one dream or goal you would like

to attain. Now think of something that represents that goal to you. For example, if youd like

to write a book find a book from an author you admire or if youd like to eat better find an

image of healthy, but delicious, food or if youd like more romance in your life buy candles

and flowers. Now place the item/s you have chosen somewhere you can see them every-

dayplace the book on your desk or the picture of a healthy meal on your refrigerator, or

the candles and flowers on your bedside table. Every time you look at these items you will be

reminded of your goal and inspired to achieve it.

7.Open your windows and let in fresh air and sunlight.A study by the Environmental Protection Agency found that pollution inside a home couldbe two to five times higher than outside the home, even in large, industrialized cities. Open

your windows to ventilate your home on a regular basis. Opening windows creates a way for

chemicals released from common household items to exit and fresh air to enter. Even open-

ing your windows for thirty minutes a day can make a difference. Fresh air also cleanses the

energy in a room. Have you ever been to a place that looks great, but somehow feels off?

Or have you walked into a room after someone has had an argument and sensed the tension

in the air? If so, youre probably responding to the energy in the space. Opening windows to

let in sunlight and allow fresh air to circulate will help renew the energy in your home.

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8. Fix whats broken. A burnt out light bulb, a broken toaster, a stuck drawerthese things are not only annoying but over time can drain our energy and wear on our self-

esteem. If its a big project to fix, at least take the first stepwhether thats ordering a part,

going to the hardware store, calling a handyman, researching where you can fix it, or puttin

it in your car to take to a repair shopjust do something. If you cant get it fixed, or realize

youre not going to take the time it would require, throw it away or give it to someone who

could use it and has the time and to fix it. If you have a lot of things that need repair, make

a list of everything that needs to be done, and make at least one step toward fixing the first

thing on your list.

9.Take steps towardcreating a healthier,

greener home.A simple step that can have a big

impact is exchanging your

conventional cleaning products

for natural cleaning products. Many

household cleaning products con-

tain chemicals such as ammonia and

phenol, which can irritate your skin

and lungs, and can cause headaches.

Reduce toxins in your environment by

buying non-toxic, environmentally safe

household cleaning products that are

better for your body and better for the

planet. There is now a range of all-

natural cleaning products widely avail-

able in stores. Many of these products

contain essential oils, so they have theadded benefit of a pleasant aroma

of lavender, basil, orange, or lemon. If you cant find natural cleaning products in a store

near you, you can make your own using common household products like white vinegar

and baking soda. Now that you have your new cleaning products, start cleaning! Simply

said, a clean home feels great. And the process of cleaning, and the sense of accomplish-

ment when done, can feel great too. So play your favorite music and tackle the laundry,

the dirty dishes, or that dusty furniture.

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10. Entertain.People you love contribute

the most to the energy of

your home. You dont need a

perfect home or an occasion

to have people over. Cook,

order takeout, host a potluck,

a book club, a wine tasting

for one person or 50what-ever you choose to do

make a plan to invite people

you care about to your home

and celebrate love and life.

Inspired to do more?Here are a few ways you can get more information about

how to transform your home to transform your life!

1) Subscribe to our blog at inspiredeverydayliving.com.

2) Visit us on Facebookor follow us onTwitter!

3) Check out ouronline course.

4) Buy ourFeng Shui App and/oreGuides.

We hope to hear from you soon!

Laura & Alison

Inspired Everyday Living

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