Is your home supporting you? Part 2

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Practical Steps Part 2
In order to make our home a supportive environment, we saw that the first principle is to keep only what gives us energy: once we have accomplished this with a good spring cleaning and keeping only what inspires us at this time, we can apply the second principle: 
Create space by ..creating structure!This is a simple yet powerful principle. Even if we have a small space, creating boundaries within one space to have particular areas dedicated to special activities, actually has the impact of multiplying our space! it literally feels bigger because it offers a multiplicity of experiences.

• Start by taking a moment to imagine what spaces you would like to create, in addition to the necessary sleeping, eating and work areas: maybe you would enjoy a Self Care area, maybe a Fun area!

• Then Focus on how you would like each space to FEEL. Then adjust and recreate.

To take just a few examples here: 

1. How about making your Sleeping Area a wonderful place to retreat, to rest and dream? 
   For this to happen it needs to feel safe and peaceful. it can also be a place conducive for fun as long as it is in a calming way: we would want to remove anything that that keeps you alert and feels busy, like our phone, the news, but it could be, rather that the business of TV, watching a movie or documentary instead that helps you unplug, or books to read or with great pictures to look at, or simply soothing music .. In brief anything that makes you want to go to bed and rest and dream at the end of your day.
2. In the same way, I want to encourage you to dedicate an area for Self Care . If you exercise at home, it's helpful to have a dedicated area with a yoga mat stored or your living room rug as long as it’s uncluttered and inviting for you to use it. Or if you exercise outdoors it can also be your bathroom with soothing light, a lush plant, a candle, a visible message that feels uplifting for you whenever your eyes come across it!
3. Similarly, for your Work Area or the Kitchen that are more functional spaces, it is typically good to have them ready to be used, organized. 

• For work: in a way that’s ideal for your productivity.
• For the kitchen:  inviting, clear, appetizing, with fresh food available, anything joyful to you personally!

1. In addition, reserving a space as a Fun Area is paramount! What can it be like for you? Maybe music instruments, or games, books, craft and art supplies ready to use in an area of your choice. Think of it as your own game room : )
2. Finally the Entrance Area by the front door is also a crucial space that is best kept clear, uncluttered, inviting to go in and out your home smoothly. It needs to be organized so it is easy to go out: for example without spending time looking for keys! So we might want to have a dedicated place to hang coats, to store shoes and keys, as well as something homey, nice to welcome you when you get home : )
   Overall it is highly beneficial to have a clear circulation between the spaces so you can enjoy going from one to the other, just like going from one neighborhood to the other in a city, in a way that supports your organic daily flow with ease and joy. 
   
   I hope this helps opening possibilities and empowering your unique flow in your home: Enjoy exploring and adjusting and discovering as you go!