aren’t serving you, is that you also
expose some of those programs
instilled into us when we’re children
that create automatic responses and
behaviours,” Kertesz says. “It puts you
in the creative state of your brain, like
scientist Bruce Lipton writes about
in The Honeymoon Effect ($17.95,
Hay House) when you’re first in a
relationship and you’re totally living
in the moment and enjoying every
second. Once you’ve de-cluttered,
you’re only seeing things you enjoy and
with more physical space comes more
space in your mind for the creative
and enjoyment.”
Quick ways to de-clutter that
make a big difference
When you look at your home as a
whole, the sum of your clutter can be
an overwhelming prospect to tackle. If
you’re in the position to do so financially,
Kertesz recommends hiring a professional
organiser to help, as they bring joy and
support to the process. If you aren’t in
that position and would like to try de-
cluttering yourself, here are some useful
techniques to get you started:- Start with something easy, such
as clothes or books, which have
minimal emotional attachments. - To start your day on the right foot,
de-clutter the places you see first
when you wake up. “Try the small
area of your bedside table, including
the surface and the drawers and
definitely under the bed for the best
energy flow,” says Kertesz. - Next, turn your attention towards
the entrance to your home. By
clearing the entrance to the home,
you allow the good energy to flow
in, according to Kertesz’s feng shui
principles. Make sure the area doesn’t
become a dump zone for multiple
bags, mail and jackets unless they
have a designated space and are used
daily. Otherwise, put them away
where they belong. - “If you have a collection of
ornaments, only display a few,” says
Kertesz. “Put away the rest and rotate
them regularly, so the few items on
display can be noticed and enjoyed
rather than the sense of overwhelm
that’s created with too many objects
to look at.”- Get rid of the out-of-date food in
the kitchen and anything you feel
emotionally burdened by so you
are only presented with fresh and
healthy food. - In the bathroom, put away anything
that isn’t used daily, including
items lingering in your shower.
Consolidate items once they’re
in the bathroom cabinets so they
become more noticeable. “I put all
my skincare products together, my
make-up is together and then all
of my moisturisers,” Kertesz says.
“They get more attention when
they’re in a group!”
“Once the space is
cleared, it also enhances
mindful behaviour
and consciousness
of who you are and
how you live.”CREDIT: GRAND DESIGNS HOME COLLECTIONSCAN HERE
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