FITNESS & BEAUTY · JANUARY 2019
W
e derive energy from the
items around us. Take
for instance a desk full of
clutter. While some people
may be able to function
around the clutter, others may have
difficulty working in a chaotic environment.
The practice of feng shui has proven that
we thrive in uplifting spaces, environments
that are free of the things that serve no
purpose and have no function. The items
we keep in our homes are a reflection of
where we are intellectually, emotionally,
and spiritually. Every item we keep
gives us energy or depletes us of
it. We equate our self-worth with
what we choose to keep in our
lives and how we choose to keep
it. Our productivity is a direct
reflection of the clutter or lack
thereof in our personal spaces.
FengShui:
Clutter can cloud your mind and
stifle your productivity.
When surrounded by too many
things you never use or can't
remember buying, the job of
clearing it up can feel like a
painstaking chore. To minimize
or eliminate that feeling, you
must change your mindset
and make it fun. Turn up the
music, set up a reward system
to incentivize your process, wear
comfy clothes, invite a friend over
to help you. Simply do whatever
you need to do to make the
process more joyful. Why not go big and tell
yourself that if you complete the whole task
in a day, you'll get to spend the next day at a
spa or on the beach, or maybe watch a movie
you've been waiting to see with a friend?
So, how do you get started? Go
through your space with a critical eye and
ask yourself these important questions:
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Do I love it?
Does it reflect who I am today?
When was the last time I used it?
Will my life fall apart if I get rid of it?
If any of things cluttering your space aren't
things you love or can't live without, it's
time to say goodbye to them.
Once you've established what must go, you
can get to the easy part.
GATHER SIX BOXES AND LABEL THEM
AS FOLLOWS: and, most important, follow through with
that commitment.
Box One: Throw Away
Box Two: Donate
Box Three: Sell
Box Four: Keep
Box Five: Undecided. And the final box—Box Six—is the
transitional box. It's the landing spot for
those items that always end up in the wrong
place. That could be misplaced toys, shoes
that never make it to your room, a single
sock, makeup items, towels. This is the box
for lost, abandoned, neglected items. At the
end of every day, take five minutes to put
them in their place. This practice will save
you a lot of time later.
This process can feel overwhelming. Invite
a trusted friend to come over and help
you decide what to do with the items in
question. Not only will you have someone
to help you do the physical work, but you'll
also have someone to lean on for support.
The items you’re unsure about should be
kept on hold for six months. If you don’t
use them in that timeframe, you can decide
which of the other categories it can go into
31 HEALTHY MAGAZINE
INESSA FREYLEKHMAN
Inessa Freylekhman is a Feng Shui Expert, speaker,
Spiritual Counselor and author. She is the Feng Shui
Practitioner on the highly acclaimed Medical team at
the Carillon Wellness where she teaches two weekly
lectures and offers private psycho-therapy and healing
energy sessions